From the early civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia to our present-day globalized society, readers will learn how humans interacted―and still interact―with the environment around them, as well as the ...

China’s narrative of a continuous civilization spanning over 5000 years is a fundamental aspect of its national identity and pride. Frequently emphasized by leaders, scholars, and citizens, this ...

Historian Thomas Cahill’s New York Times bestselling book “How the Irish Saved Civilization” revealed the key role the Irish have played in preserving the rich human history from fallen Rome. By ...

7th century : Mecca -- 8th century : Damascus -- 9th century : Baghdad -- 10th century : Cordoba -- 11th century : Jerusalem -- 12th century : Cairo -- 13th century ...

The climate of South Asia is not kind to ancient DNA. It is hot and it rains. In monsoon season, water seeps into ancient bones in the ground, degrading the old genetic material. So by the time ...