Lessons From Our Ancestors

‘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.

Author: Raksha Dave

Illustrator: Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong

ISBN: 9781913520946

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Weight: 644g

Language: English

Dimensions: 29 x 23.5 cm