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For centuries, the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature, and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. Author John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate.

The vibrant and surprising lives of the women in Augustine's Confessions While many know of Saint Augustine and his Confessions, few are aware of how his life and thought were influenced by women. Queens of a Fallen World tells a story of betrayal, love, and ambition in the ancient world as seen...

For more than a millennium, the Byzantine Empire presided over the juncture between East and West, as well as the transition from the classical to the modern world. Rather than recounting the standard chronology of emperors and battles, leading Byzantium scholar Jonathan Harris focuses on a succession of archetypal figures, families, places, and events.

Blending high adventure with history, this chronicle of 100 astonishing discoveries from the Dead Sea Scrolls to the fabulous “Lost City of the Monkey God” tells incredible stories of how explorers and archaeologists have uncovered the clues that illuminate our past.

In our modern age the biblical Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for answers to scientific, apologetic, and historical questions. It is a text that has called forth flood geology, fueled searches for remnants of the ark on Mount Ararat, and inspired a full-size replica of Noah's ark in a biblical theme park. Some claim that the very veracity of Scripture hinges on a particular reading of the flood narrative. But do we understand what we are reading? Longman and Walton urge us to ask, what might the biblical author have been saying to his ancient audience? 

Filled with unforgettable stories of emperors, generals, and religious patriarchs, as well as fascinating glimpses into the life of the ordinary citizen, Lost to the West reveals how much we owe to the Byzantine Empire that was the equal of any in its achievements, appetites, and enduring legacy...

The Lost Waves of Time (TLWOT) is one of those truly unique books that can alter your world-view. Unlike anything you have read before, it reveals an amazing history of ancient cultures, where music was wielded as a secret weapon. It details how masters and leaders across the ages utilized sound energy in the form of exquisitely precise music. The ultimate achievement of this secret was the ancients' ability to shape their people and as a result control the entire culture via their culture's signature music.

Resurrect a lost ancient wonder of classical antiquity and explore the awe-inspiring archaeology behind a vanished god. Perfect for an educational commute or an evening of armchair travel, this immersive history transports you directly to the sacred, sun-drenched sanctuary of ancient Greece...

Uncover the lost ancient history of Europe's Iron Age warriors and druids in this immersive historical exploration. Perfect for an educational daily commute or a weekend of deep-focus learning, this narrative travels from shadowy prehistoric burial mounds to epic clashes with the Roman Empire...

Uncover the immersive ancient history of Celtic folklore, where forgotten gods and mysterious druids rule the Iron Age. Perfect for your evening wind-down or an atmospheric daily commute, this vivid fireside narrative breathes life into vanished pantheons. Traverse the shimmering borders of the...

Unearth the lost secrets of an ancient architectural wonder and explore history's most magnificent sacred sanctuary. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the bustling streets of antiquity. Witness the breathtaking evolution of a modest Ephesian...

Uncover the gripping ancient history behind the legendary Minotaur and a lost Bronze Age civilization. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey bridges the gap between Greek mythology and archaeological reality. Walk alongside modern explorers as they unearth a vibrant...

Uncover the rise and devastating fall of antiquity’s greatest intellectual empire in this immersive narrative history. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this journey transports you to Hellenistic Egypt, where conquering dynasties weaponized scholarship to rule the Mediterranean. Far...

Journey into awe-inspiring ancient history and discover the lost architectural marvel that ruled the Mediterranean seas. Perfect for an immersive commute or an evening of deep-focus learning, this atmospheric narrative resurrects the great beacon of the Ptolemaic kings. Stand on the starlit...

Discover the awe-inspiring engineering and dramatic ancient history behind humanity's most legendary vanished monument. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive deep dive transports armchair travelers straight into the heart of the Hellenistic Mediterranean. Experience the turbulent...

Delve into the ultimate ancient history mystery: a lost tomb that fractured empires and ignited brutal succession wars. Perfect for an adventurous commute or a deep-focus learning session, this atmospheric journey traces a legendary corpse hijacked for political domination. Transport yourself to...

While many know of St Augustine and the Confessions, few know of the women whose hopes and dreams shaped his early life: his mother, Monnica of Thagaste; his lover; his fiancée; and Justina, the troubled empress of ancient Rome. Drawing upon their depictions in the Confessions, Historian Kate Cooper skilfully reconstructs their lives against the backdrop of the late Roman Empire to paint a vivid portrait of the turbulent society they and Augustine moved through. 

Unravel the ultimate archaeological mystery and track a vanished ancient conqueror in this gripping historical cold case. Perfect for an immersive commute, this suspenseful journey plunges you into the chaotic aftermath of an emperor's death, where a royal corpse became a weapon for absolute...

Dive into an ancient historical mystery where legendary Mesopotamian myth collides with hard archaeological evidence. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey deconstructs the most elusive monument of antiquity. Transform an afternoon of focused listening into a captivating...

Unearth the secrets of a lost Bronze Age civilization that mastered ancient urban planning without kings or warfare. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you straight into the meticulously planned streets of antiquity. Walk alongside the early merchants...