Lessons from Our Ancestors - written by Raksha Dave; illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong
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'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
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.
Told through 50 objects, this groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on our past to inspire you to build a better future.
A beautiful book where you can 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
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
British-Asian archaeologist and broadcaster. Alongside her archaeology work, Raksha Dave 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.