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Will we ever find Eldorado, the lost city of gold? Will we ever recover the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, or the glittering panel walls of the missing Amber Room of Saint Petersburg? Tantalizing treasures and disappeared cities lie in wait for rediscovery. We’ve already found the long-fabled city of Troy, and have unearthed beautiful artifacts in mysterious tombs. This proves that the search for the Lost and Found (and found and lost) of history is a worthy and vital quest!

The mightiest of conquerors, Alexander the Great, had an unbreakable bond with his mount, the fearsome and magnificent warhorse, Bucephalus. The Ancient Egyptians famously revered the slinky, clever cat, and worshiped feline-headed deities. Dogs have been by our side, hunting and playing for some 15,000 years. There are not enough pages in any book to list all the ways we have lived and died with animals, but here we bring together a glimpse into Amazing Animals in Ancient History, revealing the nature of animals, but perhaps more - the nature of ourselves.

Castles are now mostly symbols of enclosure or fortified safety; their grand and imposing architecture inspire tales of hidden treasures or imprisoned heroes – but it must never be forgotten that castles, forts and strongholds were often the greatest obstacle before an attacker, and the difference between life and death for the defender. Around the lands, these once-mighty sentinels are sometimes in ruin, sometimes lovingly maintained, but they always captivate with their dramatic and long histories.

Cleopatra’s strength was her keen intellect, Queen Nefertiti was almost a goddess, Viking Chief Tore Hund was a hero of his people, and Marcus Aurelius was a respected emperor. From the strong and masterful to the shrewd and brave, the world has been forever changed by popular leaders throughout time. Though perhaps flawed and not always beloved, these rulers gained a reputation for unforgettable leadership.

From Nero fiddling while Rome burned, to the bloodthirsty conquests of Genghis Khan, the world has been shaped by those who wielded mighty armies, were political masters, and who influenced masses to their wills—and not always for good. Rightly or wrongly, these leaders throughout time—who were feared, respected, and sometimes just misunderstood—gained bad reputations and now live in infamy.

The Medieval Period was one of contrasts. Often referred to as the Dark Ages, reflecting its decline in scientific accomplishments, culture, education, and a rise of superstition, religious zealotry and the curse of the Black Plague, out of the Middle Ages also came new technologies, beautiful art and architecture, and an agricultural boom. The first universities were first created and the Magna Carta was signed. Visit Medieval Times and discover the fascinating and the strange of this unforgettable period of history.

Through the catacombs and boneyards we build for our dead ancestors, we foster a type of immortality. Although human remains do not last forever, we can still view ancient burial chambers, catacombs, cemeteries crypts, and other places of the dead, giving insight into the living past. Let us visit where the dead rest.

The underwater realm has ever provided high adventure, strange mysteries, deadly dangers and dark secrets. With our high-tech, engineered gear and advanced science we still can only reach to certain depths, and have only realized a fraction of the deep-sea world. The knowledge we do possess about the riches which lie at the bottom of our seas comes directly from those initial brave forays taken by the ancients. Explore amazing shipwrecks, find sunken treasures, and perhaps even rediscover lost worlds and submerged kingdoms!

Dusty tomes hidden in secret libraries reveal the magical methods and forgotten secrets of the ancients. The written archives of gloriously detailed illuminated manuscripts, stiff pages cracked with time, and rich vellums seeming to dance with surprising animals and cultures – real and fantastic – preserve the knowledge and reveal the life and times of the ancestors.

Written archives are portals to the past. Explore a compendium of ancient tomes, manuscripts, spellbooks and grimoires for a sampling of the magical ancient traditions.

Every village, society, empire and civilization told tales of gods – the all-powerful, all-knowing, the good, bad, divine, and destructive. From tricksters to beauties to stern enforcers, learn about the ancient gods.