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Books in Secret History series

  • The Secrets of Ancient Ritual Sites: The Citadel of Machu Picchu and Stonehenge

    Ricard Regas, Albert Cañagueral

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Today, Stonehenge and Machu Picchu are two of the most iconic tourist attractions in the world. Each year, millions visit to learn more about the religious beliefs of people who lived long ago. This book details the significance of Stonehenge and Machu Picchu, the current theories about their usage in ancient times, and the aspects of these sites that are still steeped in mystery.
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  • The Secrets of the World's Seas: Atlantis, the Legend of the Lost Continent, and the Bermuda Triangle

    Javier Martinez, Francisco, Federico Puigdevall, Fernando López Trujillo

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Humanity's oldest stories and songs show that man has always been captivated by the mysteries of the sea. Though modern geographers and oceanographers have discovered many of the oceans' secrets, some stories about the water's strange powers remain popular. This book explains the tales surrounding the Bermuda Triangle and Atlantis, debunking myths through scientific and historical evidence.
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  • The Secrets of Early Christianity: the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Shroud of Turin, and Other Christian Mysteries

    Federico Puigdevall, Francisco Javier Martinez, Jorge Dulitzky

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Artifacts related to early Christianity have immeasurable value to many different groups of people; they are prized by archaeologists, scholars, and worshipers for their connection to a religion that has shaped much of human history. Yet many of these artifacts, including the Shroud of Turin, are controversial. This book traces the beginnings of the faith through the objects associated with the religion's advent and describes what we know about the authenticity and history of some of the world's most priceless relics.
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  • The Secrets of Early American Civilizations: the Decline of the Mayas and the Lost Cities of the Amazon

    Federico Puigdevall, Albert Canagueral, Mercedes de La Garza

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Television shows and movies emphasize gruesome rituals and violent warfare, but what was life really like in pre-Columbian cultures? This book presents a holistic view of Mayan and Amazonian civilizations and includes maps, stunning full-color photographs, and engaging sidebars about key figures. The book separates fact from fiction and demonstrates the rich history of the Americas.
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  • The Secrets of Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Pyramids and the Secrets of the Pharaohs

    Federico Puigdevall, Albert Cañagueral

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Howard Carter's discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1923 sparked worldwide fascination about ancient Egypt, and the mysteries of the Egyptians still loom large. The Pyramids, the Sphinx, mummies, surviving artwork, and more all hold priceless clues about what life was like in ancient Egypt. This book takes a closer look at the information that archaeology has revealed and the lasting impact of these findings.
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  • The Secrets of Early American Civilizations: The Decline of the Mayas and the Lost Cities of the Amazon

    Federico Puigdevall, Albert Canagueral, Mercedes de La Garza

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Television shows and movies emphasize gruesome rituals and violent warfare, but what was life really like in pre-Columbian cultures? This book presents a holistic view of Mayan and Amazonian civilizations and includes maps, stunning full-color photographs, and engaging sidebars about key figures. The book separates fact from fiction and demonstrates the rich history of the Americas.
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  • The Secrets of Ancient Tombs: Tutankhamun's Tomb and Other Ancient Tombs

    Federico Puigdevall, Johan Reinhard, Nicholas Reeves

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Due to a lack of artifacts, certain aspects of ancient life remain mysterious to us. Luckily, many ancient cultures left behind treasure troves designed to stand the test of time: tombs for the most elite among them. This exciting volume reveals how archaeologists discovered the tombs of King Tutankhamen, Qin Shi Huang, the Lord of Sipn, and many more. Through full-color photographs, maps, and text that answers common questions, the book provides a comprehensive look at how these discoveries provide critical information about the lives, art, health, and religious beliefs of people who lived thousands of years ago.
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  • Outlaws

    Lauder Clark, Lazy Summer

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, )
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  • The Secrets of Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Pyramids and the Secrets of the Pharaohs

    Federico Puigdevall, Albert Cañagueral, Jean-Pierre Houdin

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Howard Carter's discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1923 sparked worldwide fascination about ancient Egypt, and the mysteries of the Egyptians still loom large. The Pyramids, the Sphinx, mummies, surviving artwork, and more all hold priceless clues about what life was like in ancient Egypt. This book takes a closer look at the information that archaeology has revealed and the lasting impact of these findings.
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  • Ships and Sailors

    Mark Kirtland, Lazy Summer

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, )
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  • The Secrets of History Set

    Various

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
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  • The Secrets of Ancient Tombs: Tutankhamun's Tomb and Other Ancient Tombs

    Federico Puigdevall, Johan Reinhard, Nicholas Reeves

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Due to a lack of artifacts, certain aspects of ancient life remain mysterious to us. Luckily, many ancient cultures left behind treasure troves designed to stand the test of time: tombs for the most elite among them. This exciting volume reveals how archaeologists discovered the tombs of King Tutankhamen, Qin Shi Huang, the Lord of Sipn, and many more. Through full-color photographs, maps, and text that answers common questions, the book provides a comprehensive look at how these discoveries provide critical information about the lives, art, health, and religious beliefs of people who lived thousands of years ago.
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