Ancient Aegean. Ancient Greece. Ancient Maya. Ancient Rome. Ancient Africa.
Notes:
Title from Playaway View label. Release date supplied by publisher. Previously released by Schlessinger Media, c1998. Issued on Playaway View, a dedicated video media player. Powered by rechargable battery ; container includes one electrical power adapter. Earphones not required for audio playback.
Contents:
Ancient Aegean (23 min.) -- Ancient Greece (23 min.) -- Ancient Maya (23 min.) -- Ancient Rome (23 min.). -- Ancient Africa (23 min.)
Summary:
Ancient Aegean: This program explores the "prehistory" of Europe's first civilizations, which developed around the Aegean Sea on the islands and mainland that now make up Greece. The artifacts of the ancient culture of the Mycenaeans reveal a civilization of warriors and craftsmen. Ancient Greece: This program presents children with interesting facts about the ancient Greeks and their customs, taking them to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, and teaching them about Greek mythology, great Greek leaders and orators, the Olympic Games and the beginnings of democracy. Ancient Maya: Established in what is now part of Mexico and Central America, the Maya built great cities, temples and pyramids, and were quite advanced in engineering and astronomy. Students will learn about Mayan religious beliefs, hieroglyphs, inventions, the people, food and culture. Ancient Rome: Children will learn about the expansion of the empire, its leaders, developing systems of government, art, architecture and trade. The program takes viewers to Hadrian's Wall, to the Coliseum to learn about gladiator fights and to Rome's Circus Maximus for chariot races. Ancient Africa: Most of Africa's ancient history was never recorded. Instead, it was passed on in the form of oral history. Using these stories, along with artifacts and the few ancient ruins that exist, archeologists have been able to piece together parts of Africa's past to learn of the great civilizations that rose across the continent.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.