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Full-text articles to support research in history and genealogy and lesson plans to support student learning.
1) Ancient Rome
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"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
2) The Aztecs
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Describes the Aztec civilization, its customs, and its religion.
11) Antigua Roma
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A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
14) Ancient China
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Describes daily life in ancient China, discussing life in the country, life in the city, schools, festivals, and other aspects.
15) The Celts
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Provides information about the history, daily life, social structure, and culture of the Celts.
17) Ancient wonders
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Describes various tombs, buildings, temples and monuments of the ancient civilizations of the world.
18) Houses & homes
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Discover life in houses and homes around the world with four see-through pages to look inside.
19) Medieval knights
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Describes the life of a medieval knight and the culture he lived in.