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Get ready to embark on a legendary adventure through ancient India – where gods, warriors, and magical creatures await! From epic battles to mischievous monkey gods, ancient India is bursting with stories of bravery, wisdom, and adventure that have inspired people for thousands of years. Wave goodbye to those boring history books – this one is packed with tales that will make you giggle, gasp, and even cheer out loud!

Ihren Pharaonen bauten die Ägypter Grabmäler für die Ewigkeit: die Pyramiden. Die bekanntesten sind die Pyramiden von Gizeh, sie sind aber nicht die ältesten. Bis heute weiß man nicht genau, wie die imposanten Bauwerke entstanden sind. Warum wurden Pharaonen mumifiziert und mit einem Schatz beigesetzt? Die Suche nach Antworten führt Tess, Theo und Quentin zu den Ursprüngen des Pyramidenbaus. Die Stufenpyramide von Sakkara gilt als die älteste Pyramide der Welt. Die Knickpyramide von Dahschur sollte die erste echte Pyramide der Welt werden, sie konnte aber aufgrund des falsch gewählten Untergrunds nicht fertiggestellt werden.

La respuesta a esta pregunta es una de las historias más extrañas y fascinantes que hayas leído nunca, y es nuestra historia, la historia de la humanidad. Prepárate para descubrir por qué todas las personas, los países, los idiomas y las religiones son diferentes a como eran antes en un viaje que recorre el desarrollo humano desde nuestros antepasados hasta llegar a quienes somos ahora.

Get ready to dive into a world of dragons, emperors, ancient gods, and daring heroes – welcome to the magical world of Chinese Legends! This is no ordinary history lesson. It’s a journey through time and imagination, where dragons swim through the skies, warriors rise against impossible odds, and mystical gods shape the fate of the world.

In 1922, explorers opened King Tut's tomb and a nasty hex was placed on everyone present. RIGHT? Not so much. Okay, but aliens did soar in on a space craft and build the Pyramids, right? WRONG! The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb taught historians a lot about ancient Egyptian culture. But no one incurred the wrath of a mummy. And this early civilization had the money, power, and smarts to build the Pyramids—along with a host of other impressive structures!

Unearth the magic and mystery of Norse mythology! Propel your child into a world of ancient gods, heroic legends, and fantastical beasts, even if they are new to the mythological realm. Are you searching for a captivating book that blends thrill, wonder, and education for your child? Do they light up at the mention of Thor and Loki, craving the original lore behind the Marvel stories?

Gewaltige Pyramiden, geraubte Schätze und geheimnisvolle Hieroglyphen - das alte Ägypten fasziniert schon Grundschulkinder. Wie entstand eine Mumie? Was ist der "Fluch des Pharaos"? Was machen Ägyptologen? Diese und weitere Fragen werden spielerisch beantwortet mittels informativer Texte und spannender Rätselpausen. Kleine Forscher*innen entdecken faszinierende Legenden und Mythen über Pharaonen, Götter und das Tal der Könige.

Discover the fascinating origin story of Imhotep, one of the most successful, intelligent, and famous men in Ancient Egypt. From his genius early life to his rise as an architect and healer to becoming a legend for the ages. In the pages of this book, you'll discover the Egypt known to Imhotep, as he grows from a curious young man into one of the most successful, intelligent, and well-known men in ancient Egypt.

Die Inka, jenes sagenumwobene Indianervolk, welches in seiner kurzen Herrschaft das größte südamerikanische Reich aller Zeiten schuf, fasziniert bis heute durch seine mystische Vergangenheit, die strahlende und machtvolle Kultur sowie den schnellen und tragischen Untergang durch die spanischen Eroberer.

Woozle Goozle aus der beliebten Wissensserie erklärt in einem Hörspiel das Alte Ägypten. Woozle Goozle ist Erfinder aus Leidenschaft. 3001 Erfindungen am Tag – das bedeutet für ihn Glück. Das es dabei nicht immer ungefährlich zugeht, erfahren seine Freunde oft am eigenen Leib. Zeitreisen, Explosionen, Überflutungen oder Vulkanausbrüche – Woozles Erfindungen sind unberechenbar. In dieser Folge beamt er sich und Moderator Marc in die Cheopspyramide. Eigentlich wollen die beiden nur das alte Ägypten mit eigenen Augen sehen.

Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through portraits of ten heroic figures, author Tracey Baptiste takes listeners on a journey across Africa to meet some of the great leaders and thinkers whose vision built a continent and shaped the world.

Deep in the jungle, among the rubber trees, the Olmec people lived thousands of years ago. Did you know they were the first to make chocolate? Did you know they loved to play sports? Did you know they were the first people to harvest latex into rubber? Did you know they believed in shape-shifting jaguars and carved huge stone heads? Come meet the Rubber People, and learn their ancient secrets!

After 10 years of battle, Odysseus and his men capture the city of Troy. They set sail for home. When they come upon an island, Odysseus is curious. He and some men climb the mountainside and enter a cave. Little do they know the cave is home to a giant Cyclopes! Will Odysseus and his men make it out alive?

Prince Neferkaptah has always loved learning. When he hears of a great book of knowledge called The Book of Thoth, he sets out to find it. But the gods have made his task difficult. Will Neferkaptah find the great book of the gods, or will he continue his search forever?

The god Thoth creates seven giant scorpions to protect Isis and Horus as they flee from Set's palace. When Isis, Horus, and the scorpions arrive in a village, they need help, but a rich woman turns them away. The furious scorpions vow revenge. Will the rich woman pay for her selfish ways?

Pandora is always curious. When a messenger arrives with a beautiful golden vase from Zeus, Pandora is entranced by it. She longs to open its lid, but Zeus has told her not to. Will Pandora be able to keep her curiosity under control?

What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young listeners dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist?

You’d never believe it, but the mummies from horror movies are real. Unwrap the secrets of historic mummies like King Tut and Princess Amen Ra.

Hallo und herzlich willkommen! Hier bist du richtig, denn bei uns dreht sich jetzt alles um das alte Ägypten. Wo liegt Ägypten? Wie lebten die Menschen im alten Ägypten? Womit haben die Kinder gespielt und welche Pflichten hatten sie? Wie hoch ist die höchste Pyramide der Welt? Warum gab es Grabräuber? Wo liegt das Tal der Könige und welche berühmten Pharaonen liegen dort begraben? Keine Sorge: Allen diesen Fragen werden wir uns jetzt widmen und auch gemeinsam beantworten.

Around 2,000 years ago, the Maya people were raising pyramids to house their many gods and to bury their kings. This is just one of the special secrets uncovered by archaeologists in their stunning finds in parts of Central America. More than anything, the Maya left us with many questions. It’s the job of scientists and archaeologists to explain how a thriving people came to such a quick end. There are no simple answers, but we can discover so much with a shovel and brushes! Come, explore this fascinating civilization with us - and don’t forget your Indiana Jones hat!