Grand castles, pyramids, cave drawings…through the centuries, men and women have created great works of art and edifice in attempts to communicate, glorify and honor their lives. Archeologists and scientists have worked to understand the motivation and inspiration behind so many of these treasures. People’s impulse to leave their mark continues today with modern marvels that speak to the artistic drive of humankind. Wonders of the Ancient & Modern World beautifully illustrates these splendors of the imagination along with the history behind so many of our greatest mysteries.
What Makes a Wonder WONDERFUL?
7 SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
Marvels from the GRECO-ROMAN World
Castles & Fortresses • Castles and ancient fortresses ignite the imagination, grip the curiosity. Outlandish architecture, fantastical settings and documented histories draw us in to relive history in the places our ancestors fought, lived and died.
CULTURAL FOOTPRINTS OF Early Peoples
Nile Valley SPLENDOR • The Nile, the world’s longest river, meanders northward across Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea. Even from space, the river basin is brilliant green against the desert’s reddish brown—a narrow band of fertility in an unforgiving environment.
BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH
Treasures of THE EAST
ANTIQUITIES OF THE AMERICAS
Getting from Here to There AMAZING BRIDGES
Modern WONDERS
Wonders of the Ancient & Modern World
