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Ancient Egyptian art and architecture are fascinating, beautiful, and complex. I've always been fascinated by the pyramids of Egypt and how they were built. They are incredible feats of engineering-but also religious centers where worshipers would go to pray and make offerings to their gods. In addition to temples, there were also tombs for royalty (known as mastabas) and commoners (known as shaft tombs), which were all made with an eye toward eternal...
2) Walking Philadelphia: 30 Walking Tours Exploring Art, Architecture, History, and Little-Known Gems
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Explore Philly's most interesting, scenic, and historic places via 30 self-guided walking tours.
From Broad Street to Independence National Park, from Manayunk to the Delaware River, the City of Brotherly Love is one of the world's most fascinating places to explore. Grab your walking shoes and become an urban adventurer. Local author Natalie Pompilio leads you on 30 self-guided walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook.
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Read about the features of the Mayan civilization focused on writing, art, architecture and government. Understand the way of life of the ancient Mayans who lived around 4,000 years ago. Examine how this group of people organized their society. How did they choose their leaders? What materials did they use to build their cities? How did they write and make art? Get a copy and read about the Mayans.
4) Inside the Minds of the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas: Technology, Art, Architecture, Mythology and Cu
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Have you ever wondered what it was like in the ancient times? What were the conditions like? What influenced the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas to build their technology and architecture the way they did? How did art and mythology begin? Cultures were shaped because of the ancient civilizations so it's best you learn from the past too. Start reading today.
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The Ancient Greeks lived very interesting lives. They were innovators and they were able to put forward ideas ahead of their times. Their art, architecture, athletics and literature are studied today. This book will take you through a journey that transcends time. Here, you will read and see examples of Greek art in all its form and glory. Enjoy the read!
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The Statue of Liberty is an ancient goddess. But why are there seven rays emanating from her crown? And why was the torch switched from her left to her right hand? Did you know that the 13 stars and stripes are not simply to honor the 13 colonies? Or why the six-pointed stars on the original American flag were changed to five-pointed stars? Did you know the CBS eye logo is considered by many to be the eye of the devil watching over us? Were you aware...
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Presents a reconstruction of the eighteenth-century empress's life that covers her efforts to engage Russia in the cultural life of Europe, her creation of the Hermitage, and her numerous scandal-free romantic affairs.
This narrative biography tells the extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history. Born into a minor...
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"An epic reappraisal of the medieval world--and the rich and complicated legacy left to us by the rise of the West--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Templars. When the once-mighty city of Rome was sacked by barbarians in 410 and lay in ruins, it signaled the end of an era--and the beginning of a thousand years of profound transformation. In a gripping narrative bursting with big names--from St Augustine and Attila the Hun to the Prophet...
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