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Ancient civilisations and enduring legends from around the world.

Inside Ancient Cultures

Americas and Asia

Shangri-LaImage from Shangri-LaThe historical and religious background to the Shangri-La myth of an 'earthly paradise'.

The Fall of the Mayan CivilisationImage from The Fall of the Mayan CivilisationThe cities of the Maya were lost for centuries, swallowed up by the jungle. Why did their vibrant culture fail?

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Africa and Middle East

The Destruction of Sodom and GomorrahImage from The Destruction of Sodom and GomorrahThe history behind the biblical tale of two cities, destroyed in divine punishment for their wickedness.

The Queen Of ShebaImage from The Queen Of ShebaThe historical evidence for the enigmatic queen, whose story endures in many cultures.

  • Mesopotamia - Discover one of the earliest known civilisations, by Dr Dominique Collon


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