Suggested Best Books of the Week

Top 7 suggested books of the week... [View web version]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Unearthing the Family of Alexander the Great: The Remarkable Discovery of the Royal Tombs of Macedon In October 336 BC, statues of the twelve Olympian Gods were paraded through the ancient capital of Macedon. Following them was a thirteenth, a statue of King Philip II who was deifying himself in front of the Greek world. Moments later Philip was stabbed to death; it was a world-shaking event that heralded in the reign of his son, Alexander the Great. Equally driven by a heroic lineage stretching back to gods and heroes, Alexander conquered the Persian Empire in eleven years... [Read more...]( The Pagan Book of Days: A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Pagan rites and festivals are at the root of many traditional holidays in the Western world. Embracing a sensitivity we have lost, the Pagan traditions emphasize mystical spirituality, reverence for the feminine principle, and the links between people and the earth. This unique daybook contains a... [Read more...]( Tomb Treasures: New Discoveries from China's Han Dynasty --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- This stunning Chinese art book presents almost a hundred recently unearthed objects that offer a glimpse into the extraordinary wealth and artistic accomplishments of elite society during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE). These exquisite treasures are from newly discovered sites in the Jiangsu region of China and are made... [Read more...]( Ancient Gods: Lost Histories, Hidden Truths, and the Conspiracy of Silence Where do we come from? What are the origins of modern civilization? Do the world's pyramids, the Nazca Lines, Easter Island statues, and other enigmatic structures, archaeological wonders, and geographic anomalies contain evidence of ancient gods? Sifting through the historical and archaeological evidence, Ancient Gods: Lost Histories, Hidden Truths, and the Conspiracy of Silence... [Read more...]( The Ancient Celts --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- For two and a half thousand years the Celts have continued to fascinate those who have come into contact with them, yet their origins have remained a mystery and even today are the subject of heated debate among historians and archaeologists. In this erudite and profusely illustrated history, Barry Cunliffe explores the archaeological reality of these bold warriors... [Read more...]( The Archaeology of the Holy Land --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- This book provides an introduction to the archaeology and history of ancient Palestine - modern Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian territories - from the destruction of Solomon's temple in 586 BCE to the Muslim conquest in 640 CE. Special attention is paid to the archaeology of Jerusalem and the Second Temple period, in the time of... [Read more...]( Praetorian: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Imperial Bodyguard A riveting account of ancient Rome’s imperial bodyguard, the select band of soldiers who wielded the power to make—or destroy—the emperors they served Founded by Augustus around 27 B.C., the elite Praetorian Guard was tasked with the protection of the emperor and his family. As the centuries unfolded, however, Praetorian soldiers served not only as protectors and enforcers but also as powerful political players. Fiercely loyal to some emperors, they vied with others and ruthlessly toppled those who displeased... [Read more...]( Last Week Top Picks //www.stellanovus.com/sendy/l/892pXI7wL9HqTMJqWj763l3X3Q/mkZ763g0neNp7r04JImvCJuQ/eWvVbfTZVvqXaJPXge8nAg You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You have received this email because you have subscribed to [Ancient-Origins.net](. Copyright © 2019 [Stella Novus Limited]( - [Ancient Origins]( [Unsubscribe here](