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Loading... Smithsonian Timelines of the Ancient World : A Visual Chronology from the Origins of Life to AD 1500 (1993)by Chris Scarre
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Tracks the advance of history from human origins to the Renaissance in all parts of the world simultaneously, through specially designed time charts featuring full-color photographs of fascinating artifacts from a diversity of cultures. No library descriptions found. |
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Food & Environment - diet, food gathering, medicine;
Shelter & Architecture - from grass huts to palaces;
Technology & Innovation - pivotal implements, e.g. from stone to paper banknotes;
Art & Ritual - beliefs, burial practices, culture.
Includes featured details on Olmec, Alpine Lake, Natnderthal, trade, pyramids, and origins of food production. Highlights of "key dates" in region/period, with historicaly explanations. Maps show changes, empires, migrations, cultural influences.