Africa's Great Civilizations (2017)

Many American history books begin with the year 1492 and the discovery of the Caribbean Islands by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus (1451–1506). For the great civilizations of Mesoamerica and South America, though, 1492 proved to be the beginning of the end of their civilization.

Explore the social and cultural history of 100 of the world’s most important cities.

Throughout the course of history, many great civilizations have flourished n Turkey because it forms a natural bridge between Europe and Asia. The Byzantine empire was home to the splendid Greek cities of the ancient East. Take a virtual tour of Gordian, the domain of King Midas, and Hattusa, the famous Hittite capital with its spectacular royal citadel.

For millennia, mankind has sought the mythical substance known as the "Elixir of Life." The allure of Immortality has toppled kingdoms and changed the course of world power over a long course of history and conquest.