Many of our greatest inventions occurred at the very start of our history, from our ability to read and write, to laying the very foundations that delivered our unique understanding of everything that lies around us today. Yet our knowledge of this period is increasingly becoming 'lost' as we go about our hectic modern-day lives. Many of us will never have considered to ask such simple questions like how did our alphabet first arise? who invested the first alarm clock? or why do we insist on having a 'page boy' present at a wedding ceremony? We embed these 'ancient' concepts into our everyday lives, things that we assume just are, without a seconds thought to how they first arose. Purposely delivered in bite-sized chunks to fuel the reader's imagination, here we take a journey back through the fascinating history of the ancient world and pay homage to the very people across the ancient globe that leapfrogged our advancement towards the modern-day. Encapsulating everything from the splendour of the ancient Egyptians and cerebral Mesopotamians to the collapse of the mighty Roman Empire and the dawn of chivalry in Europe. Covering the birth of ancient Chinese philosophy and the unique story of Gautama on his road to finding Nirvana. Detailing the battles that Hannibal endured during the gruelling Punic Wars, discussing the discovery of our alphabet in the dusty mines of the Middle East and detailing the unrivalled legacy that the ancient Greeks left upon our shores. Delivered in a personalised manner and complimented by engaging illustrations throughout, this text is designed to be a light-touch guide through Antiquity, packed full of interesting facts to spark the reader's interest, should they wish to delve deeper into any area of particular interest they may find. Suitable for adults and young-adults alike, this guide is purposely designed for those who wish to expand their general knowledge of ancient history in a time-sensitive manner. A perfectly achievable digest to supplement a busy working week or a long-haul flight. So, whether you are striving to fill a few gaps in your knowledge of early history, seeking the answers to some rather obscure and unfathomable questions, or just in need of a subtle reminder, this book will act as an interesting read delivered in bite-sized chunks to feed your appetite and fuel your imagination. Enabling you to have a greater appreciation of the fundamental building blocks of our modern-day existence, drawn upon by us day-to-day, in otherwise blissful ignorance.