Lessons from Our Ancestors: Uncovering Ancient World Wisdom
Join archaeologist Raksha Dave on an unforgettable journey back through time as she explores ancient cultures that built sustainable cities, established public hospitals, supported gender equality, and more in Lessons from Our Ancestors: Uncovering Ancient World Wisdom, featuring illustrations by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong.
Rediscover the ancient world as you’ve never seen it before and meet:
* The women and children who painted the world’s oldest-known cave art
* Black pharaohs, forgotten from Ancient Egypt’s history
* The Indus civilization who built a sustainable city
* Female warriors who led battles in Ancient China
* Workers who migrated to Machu Picchu
* Peaceful Viking traders
* The African engineers behind Great Zimbabwe
* Indigenous peoples of North America who built cosmopolitan cities and lived in harmony with nature
* and more . . .
Archaeologist and broadcaster Raksha Dave casts a spotlight on forgotten histories and misrepresented stories using 50 objects unearthed during archaeological digs to show how we discover more about ancient civilizations. This groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on our past to inspire you to build a better future.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 64
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: en
ISBN: 9781419771200
Creator Bio
Raksha Dave and Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong are experienced archaeologists and authors of the book "Lessons from Our Ancestors: Uncovering Ancient World Wisdom." Dave has a background in television production, having worked on popular shows like Time Team and Coast. She brings her knowledge of media and storytelling to her work as an archaeologist, making the past come alive for audiences. Clinthorne-Wong has a PhD in archaeology and has conducted fieldwork in Peru, Belize, and the United States. She is also a passionate educator, using her expertise to teach students about the importance of preserving and learning from ancient cultures. Together, Dave and Clinthorne-Wong have combined their skills and knowledge to bring to light the lessons we can learn from our ancestors.
