This is a richly illustrated & epic memorable book that tells the story of humankind. It feels like walking through the Smithsonian history museums. Captivating, expansive, & immersive. Readers will experience the beginnings of humans and travel through the ancient world, lost cities and civilizations and into the present day. It does not read like a history book, instead the descriptive narrative brings the reader right into the pages and bringing the imagery to life. Truly a mesmerizing masterpiece.