Lessons From Our Ancestors : Equality, Inclusivity and Sustainability in 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 Rediscover the ancient world as you’ve never seen it before and meet… The women and children who painted the world’s oldest-known cave art The black pharaohs, forgotten from Ancient Egypt’s history The Indus civilisation who built a sustainable city The female warriors who led battles in Ancient China The peaceful Viking traders The African engineers behind the greatest city in the medieval world Join archaeologist and broadcaster Raksha Dave on an unforgettable journey back through time as she 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.