Eternal Mystery: 500 Enigmas in the History of World Culture

Author: Shi Xuanyuan
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Publish Date: 1996-08-01
Features: This book is the sister volume to "Mysteries of the Ages—500 Enigmas in the History of Chinese Culture," which won the first prize of the National Book "Golden Key" Award. Spanning the breadth of history and geography, it includes enigmas from around the world, from the pyramids of Africa and the Americas to the arenas of Greece and Rome; from extraterrestrial civilizations to the mysteries of the Atlantic Ocean; from the scenery of the Ganges River to the ancient ruins of Persia; from the oddities of emperors and leaders to the anecdotes of Hollywood stars. It selects and collects over 500 enigmas, which are organized into 10 categories such as "Achievements and Crimes Through the Ages" and "Mysterious Cases of Famous Figures."