Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 1 - Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to the Audiobook Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Introduction to the Egyptians - Who were they? How long ago did they live? Hopefully, in the next 10 episodes, all your questions will be answered and will give you a good understanding of this fascinating ancient civilization. Covered in this Audiobook: Location and translation Kemet ‘The Black Land’ Why so many monuments? Life after death: The Hall of Truth & The Field of Reeds Earliest Archaeological evidence The Badarians King Narmer Creation myths Their inspiration on the modern world WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.pdf) Comprehension activities (.pdf) Answer sheet (.pdf) EBook (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 1 - Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. Introduction to the Egyptians - Who were they? How long ago did they live? Hopefully, in the next 10 lessons, all your questions will be answered and will give you a good understanding of this fascinating ancient civilization. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Questions in this Unit: Who were Osiris and Isis? What did the Egyptians call written language? How long ago did the Egyptians live? In Ancient Egypt If you lived a good life, where would you go when you died? What three things did the Egyptians make to celebrate life? Why was Egypt known as ‘the Black Land’? In what ways have the Ancient Egyptians influenced today’s civilizations? Draw a storyboard showing the story of King Osiris and Queen Isis and their jealous brother Set. WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 3 - Hieroglyphics. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. Hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphic writing died out in Egypt in the fourth century C.E. Over time the knowledge of how to read hieroglyphs was lost, until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The word today is not only is used to describe Ancient Egyptian writing but also any civilization that uses picture signs as letter characters. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Questions in this Unit: What name did the Ancient Greeks have for Hieroglyphics? What other civilizations used Hieroglyphics? Why did Hieroglyphics die out? Knowledge and understanding of Hieroglyphics were only entrusted to who? What is meant by cursive or hieratic Hieroglyphs? Describe the tools used to make Hieroglyphics? Design your own Hieroglyphics from right to left, using your own symbols Explain why some Hieroglyphics were considered good or evil? And give examples of evil or good symbols. WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 2 - The River Nile. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. The Nile River is not only the longest river in Africa, but it’s the longest river in the world. It was an extremely important part of Ancient Egyptian life and provided them with a rich source of food, transportation, and resources used for building. Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops. The Nile supported and allowed life to thrive in the grueling climate. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Questions in this Unit: What two smaller rivers make up the Nile River? What three essentials did the Nile River provide for the Egyptians? What tool did the Egyptians invent to measure the height of the annual flooding? And why was it important? Egyptians called the river ‘Ar’ meaning ‘black’. But what name did they give to the rich soil? Name the various animals that live on the Nile River? In 1787 an important artifact was discovered in the Nile Delta. What was it? And why was it important? Explain how the Egyptians used the Nile River in their religious beliefs? WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 10 - The Legacy of Ancient Egypt. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Legacy of Ancient Egypt. Five thousand years ago, along the Nile River in Africa, lived one of the most extraordinary civilizations in history. They built awe-inspiring mega structures, invented ingenious devices, and pushed human knowledge in areas like science, to new heights. In this final episode, you will learn about the advancements they made in areas like medicine and mathematics. Their influence on the modern world. And how the world changed following the demise of this mysterious and fascinating ancient civilization. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook The Legacy of Ancient Egypt Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Questions in this Unit: Ancient Egypt was perhaps the first civilization to study what? Which civilization inherited Egyptian knowledge of medicine? Who was Anubis? Describe his features and his job Name a modern piece of art or architecture that was clearly influenced by the ancient Egyptians? What did Egyptian priests invent? What mysteries still surround the Ancient Egyptians? In your own words describe the lasting legacy left by the Ancient Egyptians Below are the Egyptian gods of the universe. Can you spot 9 Ankh’s, 4 birds, 1 eye of Horus, 4 human gods, and 2 boats WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 9 - Art and Architecture. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Egyptian Art and Architecture. The Ancient Egyptians did things big. They were a deeply religious civilization so the bigger the structure or more profound the art, the greater the reward would be in the afterlife. Huge monuments cut from granite and brightly painted statues with precious jewels were a common theme that continued from the Old to the New Kingdom. In this episode, you will learn about the changes in style spanning over 1000 years. Half-human half-animal cube statues. Tomb art and wall paintings. And legendary temples such as the Temple of Amun and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Art and Architecture Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Questions in this Unit: What was pictured on temple walls, devoted to the gods? What expensive material was used to make sculptures? Describe cube statues. What impression was portrayed? What structure in Egypt is considered the largest temple to have ever been built? What period was known as the Golden Age of Egyptian painting? Describe the Great Sphinx at Giza What were the key changes of art and architecture from the Old Kingdom to the Middle and New Kingdom? Imagine you are an ancient Egyptian sculptor. You are tasked with creating a new human/animal sculpture like the Great Sphinx at Giza below. WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 7 - The Great Pyramid. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Great Pyramid and Aliens. Archaeologists have spent many years trying to crack the mysteries of the ancient pharaoh’s burial tombs, but are yet to even scratch the surface of the pyramid’s true history and nature. The pyramid’s baffling past has given rise, over the course of the 20th and 21st century to countless theories about their construction, mostly involving aliens! Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook The Great Pyramid Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Questions in this Unit: What function did the pyramids serve? What is very strange about the pyramid, having understood what its function was? Explain the key processes of building the pyramid Name a popular pyramid conspiracy? What group built the pyramids? What other popular beliefs are there about the nature of the pyramid? What do you think is the real reason why the pyramids were built? And expand on your explanation. Pretend you have been contacted by the aliens who built the pyramids. Using the hieroglyphics below - relay their message to inform humanity why the pyramids were built. WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 8 - Burial Customs and Beliefs. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Egyptian Customs and Beliefs. Ancient Egyptians believed that each person’s soul was immortal. In order for the soul to reach the afterlife a complex, traditional set of customs was required, sometimes ending with mummification. If these rites were not completed the dead would come back to haunt the living in the form of a ghost. In this episode, you will learn about burial customs and what they represented. The nine aspects of the soul. The use of shabti dolls to work for the god Osiris. And the different realms of the afterlife such as the Hall of Truth and the Field of Reeds. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Burial Customs and Beliefs Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Questions in this Unit: What was the ancient Egyptian afterlife called? How did the Egyptians preserve dead bodies? Explain what a Shabti Doll was? How many burials types were there to choose from? What was supposed to happen if burial rites were not performed? When a famous individual died what customs would be performed? What was believed to happen to the deceased when all rites had been performed? Below is the god Horus. Draw in the same style, the god of death, Anubis. He was depicted as a man like Horus but with the head of a dog or jackal. WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 6 - Tutankhamuns Curse. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Tutankhamun’s Curse. The Pharaoh Tutankhamun died in 1323 BC aged around 18. His body was moved to the Valley of the Kings, across the Nile from the city of Luxor in Egypt. When famous British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 it was worldwide news but, what got more headlines was the story of the Curse of the Pharaoh, which is said to still exist today. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Tutankhamuns Curse Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Questions in this Unit: Who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun? How did rumor of Tutankhamun’s curse start? Do you think the curse was true or made up? Explain your answer Explain why the curse grew so rapidly? Why was Tutankhamun tomb so unique? Describe the many items that were found inside the tomb Design your own sarcophagus Give examples of the strange happenings supposedly caused by the curse? WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 4 - Inventions. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. Egyptian Inventions. The Pyramids. Writing. Papyrus Sheets. Black Ink. The Ox-drawn plough. The Sickle. Irrigation. The Sundial. Are but a few of their many inventions. Egyptian inventions were vast and it might be easier to list the things they did not invent such as the wheel; not unexpected in a civilization where boats were mainly used as the means of transport. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Questions in this Unit: What invention did the Egyptians make to tell the time? What writing material was invented by the Egyptians? Explain why the Egyptians invented makeup? What farming tool was invented by the Egyptians? What invention did the Egyptians create to mask bad breath? Explain why the wig was invented by the Egyptians? List as many Egyptians Inventions as you can and discuss their purposes Design your own invention. What is its purpose? What is it made from? WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 5 - Cleopatra. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource. Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Cleopatra. Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. Her life inspired a Shakespeare play and several movies. Famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony. She was the last of a series of rulers called the Ptolemies who ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years. She was also the last true pharaoh of Egypt. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Cleopatra Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Questions in this Unit: What civilization did Cleopatra originate from? What made Cleopatra an excellent ambassador for Egypt? Explain how Cleopatra died and why it’s important? Why were her advisors not happy with her? Who did Cleopatra co-rule Egypt with? Describe how Cleopatra famously met Julius Caesar for the first time Draw the scene of Cleopatra’s death. Give examples why Cleopatra was viewed as the greatest Pharaoh in history WHAT AM I BUYING? Worksheets and Answer Sheet (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE) Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Greek Mythology. Thousands of years ago people did not have sciences like we have today to help them understand life. Ancient Greek people could see sickness, death, and natural disasters, but they did not understand what caused them. Mythology in the ancient world was used as a way to explain these things which contained monsters, bizarre beasts, and the gods. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Ancient Greeks: Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece Episode 2 – The Olympic Games Episode 3 – Government and Law Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre Episode 6 – Architecture and Art Episode 7 – Greek Mythology Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Legacy of Ancient Greece. The Ancient Greeks had a tremendous effect on not only the ancient world but throughout history, leading to the present day. Language, the arts, political systems, and science are but a few examples of what the Greeks advanced. In this final episode, you will learn about the remarkable innovations they made. How myth and philosophy developed, cosmic observations, and not only their influence on the mighty Roman Empire but on later movements such as the Islamic Golden Age. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Ancient Greeks: Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece Episode 2 – The Olympic Games Episode 3 – Government and Law Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre Episode 6 – Architecture and Art Episode 7 – Greek Mythology Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks

Egyptian Inventions. The Pyramids. Writing. Papyrus Sheets. Black Ink. The Ox-drawn plough. The Sickle. Irrigation. The Sundial. Are but a few of their many inventions. Egyptian inventions were vast and it might be easier to list the things they did not invent such as the wheel; not unexpected in a civilization where boats were mainly used as the means of transport. Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 4 - Inventions. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Egyptian Inventions Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Covered in this Audiobook: Seasonal Calendar Papyrus Ink Makeup The Plough Sundials Breath mints Wigs WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt Follow Us

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Olympic Games - The Ancient Greeks loved competition of all sorts. Each year, the various city-states of Greece sent athletes to festivals of games, which were held to honor Zeus. The games were officially held every four years from 776 BC, but they possibly originated much earlier. A Greek myth credited the hero Herakles, better known as Hercules, with creating the running competitions at Olympia to celebrate the end of one of his missions called the twelve labors. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Ancient Greeks: Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece Episode 2 – The Olympic Games Episode 3 – Government and Law Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre Episode 6 – Architecture and Art Episode 7 – Greek Mythology Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Roman Conquest and Expansion. The Romans had to fight countless wars to defend their growing territory and to conquer new lands. Along the way, Rome itself changed from a small town into a bustling city. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Rise of the Roman Empire: Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering Episode 6 – Life as a Roman Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans Episode 8 – Julius Caesar Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans

Designed for classroom & home / independent learning. Aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Temple of Artemis. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, in present-day Turkey, was built to honor the Greek goddess Artemis, the protector of women. It has been described as the most beautiful and dazzling of all of the Seven Wonders. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Romans and the Economy. During the Roman Republic, the economy was largely based on farming and trade, centered on goods such as grain and wine. Military expansion powered the economy, bringing in slaves and riches back to Rome, which transformed the city of Rome and the Romans themselves. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Rise of the Roman Empire: Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering Episode 6 – Life as a Roman Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans Episode 8 – Julius Caesar Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Ancient Greek Government and Law - The Ancient Greek world had no single system of law; individual states like Athens and Sparta, instead created their own political and legal ideas. The most common systems of Greek government were Democracy - where the people made the decisions. Monarchy - rule by one individual who had inherited his role, much like a King. Oligarchy - rule by a small group of people. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Ancient Greeks: Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece Episode 2 – The Olympic Games Episode 3 – Government and Law Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre Episode 6 – Architecture and Art Episode 7 – Greek Mythology Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Colossus of Rhodes - The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most ambitious and tallest statue of the Hellenistic period. It represented the god Helios and was built to thank the gods for the victory over the fierce warmongers, the Macedonians. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza