This colorful production traces the history of ancient Egypt from its earliest settlers, and provides a close-up look at the important people and events of this wondrous civilization. The first part of the program, A History of Ancient Egypt, examines the important events of this land that was a great and thriving nation long before the first king of Greece took his throne. It explores the rise and fall of Egypt, from the Old Kingdom to the Roman conquest. The second part, Ancient Egypt: Life Along the Nile, describes the mysterious land of Egypt, its fascinating people, and their astonishing art and architecture.

The CD-ROM version of The Road to Ancient Egypt program combines the original video title with hundreds of new interactive elements to create an exciting new multimedia title that will make the subject of ancient history come alive. In addition to featuring the original narrative and visuals, the program also includes a comprehensive glossary of important terms, an encyclopedia of related subject areas, key maps, and historical timelines. In addition, the CD-ROM version of the title features dozens of ancillary activities such as anagrams, puzzles, educational games, and classroom projects, all related to the history of the ancient land. The school edition includes two matching exercises, two true and false quizzes, and a test of multiple choice questions, with a scoring feature that enables teachers to view, save, print, edit, and delete student test scores. An additional function allows teachers to print curriculum materials to create worksheets and assignments.

During ancient times, the people of Greece enjoyed a culture in many ways more vibrant, more civilized, and more artistic than any we know today. This fine two-part set explores the rise of this magnificent civilization from its roots in Minoan culture to its final fall at the hands of the Romans. The program is divided into two parts: The Glory of Ancient Greece and Life in a City-State: Classical Athens. The first unit traces the fascinating history of ancient Greek civilization, revealing that the beginnings of ancient Greece go back to about the year 3000 B.C. The second unit examines the politics and philosophy, the art and lifestyle of the ancient Athenians, and provides a clear picture of the grace and beauty that was classical Athens.

The CD-ROM version of The Road to Ancient Greece program combines the original video title with hundreds of new interactive elements to create an exciting new multimedia title that will make the subject of ancient history come alive. In addition to featuring the original narrative and visuals, the program also includes a comprehensive glossary of important terms, an encyclopedia of related subject areas, key maps, and historical timelines. In addition, the CD-ROM version of the title features dozens of ancillary activities such as anagrams, puzzles, educational games, and classroom projects, all related to the history of the ancient land. The school edition includes two matching exercises, two true and false quizzes, and a test of multiple choice questions, with a scoring feature that enables teachers to view, save, print, edit, and delete student test scores. An additional function allows teachers to print curriculum materials to create worksheets and assignments.

This magnificent program provides a look at the emperors and politics, art and architecture, philosophy and popular culture of ancient Rome. Through the use of lively images and historical artwork, this set reveals life in Rome through the eyes of the ancient Romans. Part One is entitled A History of Ancient Rome: The Republic, and it traces Roman history from Romulus to the fall of the Republic, with a look at such figures as Julius Caesar, Pompey, Mark Antony, and Augustus. Part Two is called From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, and it examines the magnificent legacy of this era that included the calendar, the legal system, and the Latin language.

The CD-ROM version of The Road to Ancient Rome program combines the original video title with hundreds of new interactive elements to create an exciting new multimedia title that will make the subject of ancient history come alive. In addition to featuring the original narrative and visuals, the program also includes a comprehensive glossary of important terms, an encyclopedia of related subject areas, key maps, and historical timelines. In addition, the CD-ROM version of the title features dozens of ancillary activities such as anagrams, puzzles, educational games, and classroom projects, all related to the history of the ancient land. The school edition includes two matching exercises, two true and false quizzes, and a test of multiple choice questions, with a scoring feature that enables teachers to view, save, print, edit, and delete student test scores. An additional function allows teachers to print curriculum materials to create worksheets and assignments.