Suggested Best Books of the Week

[header] [SuggestedBooks] Genesis Characters and Events in Ancient Greek Art [Genesis Characters and Events in Ancient Greek Art]( The hallmark of a healthy humanity is a genuine connection to the truth of our historical identity. History, simply put, is what happened. But how do we find our way to the origins of the human race thousands of years ago? We go back two and a half millennia to Greek artists who were closer to it, and whose marble sculptures and vase paintings bear a silent witness to the key characters and events described in the early chapters of the Book of Genesis, validating... [Read more...]( Techniques Of Medieval Armour Reproduction: The 14th Century [Techniques Of Medieval Armour Reproduction: The 14th Century]( Few historical icons can match the evocative power of the medieval suit of armour, and this epic new book is a complete course in the tools and techniques of the modern armourer’s art. Through more than 1,000 detailed photos and clear instruction, Brian Price presents a working handbook for aspiring and active armourers who want to develop their skills in the production of medieval armour in the style of the 14th century. The book is divided into four sections... [Read more...]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [image?cs_ema...]( A Field Guide to Rock Art Symbols of the Greater Southwest [A Field Guide to Rock Art Symbols of the Greater Southwest ]( This is the first specifically designed key to the interpretation of American rock art. Interest in the subject has grown significantly among professional archaeologists and informed lay persons in recent years, but the purpose and meaning that the intriguing symbols had for their creators remain a mystery. Although the significance of the symbols will never be known for certain, educated guesses can be... [Read more...]( Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs [Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs]( This book is the official companion to the National Geographic Exhibition of the same name. Featuring hundreds of full colour photographs, the volume delves into the rich treasure trove of objects from the reigns and tombs of fabled Egyptian kings and queens. Statues, furniture, urns and other funerary implements to ease the passage to the afterlife, jewellery and bas-relief panels are all included, and each photograph... [Read more...]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [image?cs_ema...]( Exploration Fawcett: Journey to the Lost City of Z [Exploration Fawcett: Journey to the Lost City of Z]( The true story of the real Colonel Fawcett and his mysterious disappearance in the Amazon jungle, considered one of the greatest mysteries of the twentieth century. The inspiration for the major motion picture "The Lost City of Z," mystic and legendary British explorer Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett spent 10 years wandering the forests and death-filled rivers of Brazil in search of a fabled lost city. Finally, convinced that he had discovered the location, he set out for the last time toward destination “Z” in 1925, never to be heard from again. [Read more...]( Age of Empires: Art of the Qin and Han Dynasties [Age of Empires: Art of the Qin and Han Dynasties]( Age of Empires presents the art and culture of China during one of the most critical periods of its history – the four centuries from 221 B.C. to A.D. 200-- when, for the first time, people of diverse backgrounds were brought together under centralized imperial rule that fostered a new and unified identity. The Qin and Han empires represent the “classical” era of Chinese civilization, coinciding in both importance and timing with the Greco-Roman period in the West. Under the short-lived Qin and centuries-long Han, warring principalities were united under... [Read more...]( [Newgrange: Monument to Immortality ]( Newgrange: Monument to Immortality In the past two centuries, what has become clear from the mountains of research that have been carried out on the ancient and magnificent Newgrange monument in Ireland's Boyne Valley is that it is a uniquely special place. Its construction was carried out by an advanced agrarian community who had developed... [Read more...]( Last Week Top Picks Mysterious Ancient America [Sands of Amarna: End of AkhenateMysterious Ancient America: An Investigation into the Enigmas of America's Pre-Historyn]( Delve into the forgotten dimension of ancient Native American life, culture, and spirituality... [Read more...]( TEMPLE [TEMPLE: Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomon’s Temple]( In a book that is being heralded as "an investigative maserpiece" with "astounding... [Read more...]( Hittites [Hittites: A Powerful Ancient Civilization]( Until аbоut a century ago, lіttlе was knоwn of the Hіttіtеѕ еxсерt thеіr nаmе that wаѕ mеntіоnеd... [Read more...]( You Might Like [image?cs_ema...]( [image?cs_ema...]( [image?cs_ema...]( [image?cs_ema...]( [image?cs_ema...]( [image?cs_ema...]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [GooglePlus]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Tumblr]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Website]( [Email Us](mailto:info@ancient-origins.net) [Click here for accessibility]( You have received this email because you have subscribed to [Ancient-Origins.net](. Copyright © 2017 [Stella Novus Limited]( - [Ancient Origins]( Stella Novus Limited - Ancient Origins. 61 Saint Assam's Park, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05 W3C8, Ireland. 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