Equality, Inclusivity and Sustainability across the Ancient World
"A healthy corrective to the notion that "History is what White Men did", and worthy of a place on every child's bookshelf." - Sir Tony Robinson
This unforgettable journey back through time with archaeologist and TV presenter Raksha Dave casts a spotlight on forgotten histories and misrepresented stories. Told through 50 objects, this groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on our past to inspire you to build a better future.
Spanning five continents and covering thousands of years, this inclusive book reveals:
THE BLACK PHARAOHS WHO RULED ALL OF EGYPT
THE INDUS CITY THAT CARED ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
THE CITY IN ANCIENT TURKEY WHERE GENDER EQUALITY FLOURISHED
And much more!
'A healthy corrective to the notion that “History is what White Men did', and worthy of a place on every child’s bookshelf.’ – Sir Tony Robinson
'A brilliant way to engage children in their shared history' – Lara Maiklem, author of the Sunday Times bestseller Mudlarking
'This book was something special'. - The Judges - The British Book Awards 2024
British-Asian archaeologist and broadcaster. Alongside her archaeology work, Raksha is a regular face on Channel Four's Time Team and, in 2021, took on the prominent position of President of the Council for British Archaeology.
Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong is an Asian-American illustrator, designer and ceramicist from Hawaii. She currently travels between tropical Honolulu, Hawaii and temperate Michigan, with her family. Kimberlie's diverse range of work includes conceptual editorials to whimsically surreal and playfully imagined worlds for children's illustrations.
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