Cyrus the Great
During his time, Cyrus was proclaimed the greatest leader of his era and, perhaps, of the ancient world. Much of what we... MoreCyrus the Great
Darius the Great
In ancient history, Darius I stands alone as an administrator with unparalleled insight into the workings of an empire. ... MoreDarius the Great
Xerxes
In the year 486 BCE, upon the death of his father, Darius I, Xerxes I became king of the Persian Empire. His kingdom, ex... MoreXerxes
Cleopatra
For more than 2,000 years, plays, poetry, movies, and television have portrayed Cleopatra as an ambitious woman who used... MoreCleopatra
Ancient World Leaders Set
As one empire fell, another would rise, led by charismatic and power commanders. This title looks at the ancient world's... MoreAncient World Leaders Set
Nefertiti
In thinking about ancient Egypt, certain images come to mind - the pyramids, the Sphinx, the vast Sahara Desert, the mig... MoreNefertiti
Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba is celebrated by at least three of the world's great religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. As ... MoreQueen of Sheba
Hammurabi
Almost 4,000 years ago, a young king named Hammurabi inherited the small and unimportant city of Babylon in the region o... MoreHammurabi
Ramses the Great
Ramses II, pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty, left an indelible mark on ancient Egypt. Often known as Ramses the Great, his re... MoreRamses the Great
King David
A Shepherd and A King David lived an adventurous life. He protected his family's sheep from lions and bears. He... MoreKing David
