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Describes the daily life of ancient Egyptian nobility during the New Kingdom period, from about 1550 BCE to about 1070 BCE, including the structure of society, the roles of men and women, and what it was like to be a child in that era.

Describes city life during the first two centuries of the Roman Empire, examining the government and infrastructure of the Roman cities, the role of the military, public and private spaces, work, social structure, the lives of women and children, leisure activities, and the dangers of urban living.

Describes daily life in the rural areas of the Roman Empire, discussing communities, homes, agriculture, the experiences of women and children, holidays and festivals, and difficulties such as bad harvests and war.

Describes several aspects of religion in the Roman Empire, including the gods, goddesses, and spirits, sacred places, ceremonies, holidays, the roles of men and women, religion at each life stage, and relations between Romans, Jews, and Christians.