Fifity years after its first publication by the Smithsonian Institution, this landmark work is back in print (retaining the traditional spelling archeology from the original). Written by the dean of North and South American archaeologists, Gordon Willey, the book initially marked a new phase in archaeological research. The classic continues to offer a major synthesis of the archaeology of the Florida Gulf Coast, with complete descriptions and illustrations...

"Immerse yourself in the exciting and dangerous world of the ancient Greeks and their gods with this invaluable collection of documentaries from History"--Container.

Collection of nine documentaries offering portraits of biblical figures including Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Abraham, Joseph, Noah, Moses, Sarah, Deborah, Ruth, Esther, King Solomon, and more. Also includes a program covering the ancient military exploits of the Israelites.

Plunge headlong into the great battles and meet the heroes that have shaped the armed forces. With a combination of government documents, combat footage, and extensive interviews, this set tells the story of all five branches of the military. Bonus includes: a featurette, and a bonus film: Pageantry of the Corps.

After Columbus came conquest. From all corners of the world, explorers reached the shores of the New World to reap untold riches, seek new routes to the Far East, and gain the most elusive glory of all, a place in history. Brings a stunning four-part series from HISTORY. A sweeping saga of bravery, cruelty and pure folly, these are the stories of adventurers who stopped at nothing to conquer an unknown land and its people.

Examines an old book found in the stacks of the Italian National Library that may have been written by the famed prophet Nostradamus ; a detailed historical investigation of Nostradamus' 2012 doomsday prophecy ; describes the history of soothsayers and prophets, from ancient tales of mystics and oracles to biblical prophecies and modern age prophets, and discusses why forecasting the future is compelling for many people.