Civilizations' Legacy
Today’s world is etched in yesterday’s stones. The story of humanity is cradled in some few seminal civilizations. Based on archeological and historical research as well as contemporary social, economic, and political information, this collection of stand-alone episodes offers a new vision of history. It establishes links between the past and the present that will surprise, entertain, and educate at the same time. Understanding the present by digging into the past is the purpose of this series.
Today’s world is etched in yesterday’s stones. The story of humanity is cradled in some few seminal civilizations. Based on archeological and historical research as well as contemporary social, economic, and political information, this collection of stand-alone episodes offers a new vision of history. It establishes links between the past and the present that will surprise, entertain, and educate at the same time. Understanding the present by digging into the past is the purpose of this series.
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