By Michael Pye and Kirsten Dalley. What if the greatest mysteries of history are not myths at all, but puzzles waiting to be solved? The authors take readers on a fascinating journey into the world’s most enduring historical enigmas. Blending archaeology, history, and scientific investigation, the authors examine remarkable discoveries and long-forgotten civilizations that continue to challenge our understanding of the ancient world.
From vanished kingdoms and enigmatic monuments to unexplained artifacts and buried cities, this richly illustrated volume explores the evidence behind some of humanity’s greatest mysteries. Rather than relying on sensational speculation, the book presents a balanced and engaging survey of the latest research, showing how new discoveries are reshaping what we know about the past while revealing just how much remains to be uncovered.
Accessible to both newcomers and seasoned history enthusiasts, the book spans continents and centuries, introducing readers to remarkable cultures whose achievements have been obscured by time. Each chapter combines compelling storytelling with historical context, making complex archaeological discoveries both understandable and captivating.
Original essays by 16 experts cover such questions as: Who built the pyramids and for what purpose? How advanced were the ancients? The Egyptian pyramids are examined, revealing the message they convey. Also covered are the mysterious Nabta Playa site in Egypt, archeological scandals, the Smithsonian’s “loss” of Mayan skulls discovered in the Aleutians, evidence that Scotland’s Picts originated in North America, an ancient Celtic network of roads that may be connected to a 4,000-year-old land-based reproduction—allegedly of the real Atlantis, the Garden of Eden, the Tree of Life, the great deluge, the sinking of Lemuria, what ancient civilizations knew about sound and resonance and much more.
Softcover, 224 pages.
