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Welcome to the Museum
Historium
Dette museum er åbent på alle tider af døgnet. Det indeholder en forbløffende samling af mere end 130 genstande fra fortidens civilisationer. Lær mere om menneskene, der beboede den antikke verden, og oplev de fantastiske genstande, de har efterladt sig. Træd ind i museet for at opleve fortiden i al dens glans.
110 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2015
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January 9, 2016
On the front of this gorgeous oversized book, a sticker reads “Welcome to the Museum: Admit All,” and indeed, as you turn the pages, you will feel as if you have stepped into the magical world of an archeological museum that has somehow come right into your house.
As we enter this virtual museum, we learn that the study of archeology includes analyzing traces left behind by civilizations through a wide range of artifacts - from tools to works of art to burial goods to writing, and even to bits of pollen, which can provide clues about the habitat and perhaps what people ate.
This portfolio-like book is divided into six “galleries”: Africa, America, Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Oceania. The civilizations explored - initially laid out in a time line at the front of the book, range from one million years ago to the year 2000.
The opening gallery takes us to the beginning of humanity, in Africa, which has the longest record of human inhabitants of any continent in the world. As you continue to tour the “galleries,” you will get first an overview of the culture in the exhibit that follows, and then specific descriptions of highlighted artifacts and their significance. The curators write in the introduction that they tried to choose a diverse selection of civilizations to showcase, and to select items from those civilizations providing insights into those cultures. They encourage readers to imagine what traces their own communities might leave behind: “How might your cell phone, your backpack, or your toothbrush be understood several thousand years from now?”
While the information in this book is fascinating, what is most impressive is the quality of the illustrations by Richard Wilkinson. Although it looks like the book is filled with actual photographs, these are digital images that have been drawn and colored in lifelike detail.
In the back, there is an excellent index to this book as well as an index of museums and collections around the world from which the artifacts displayed in the books have come. Unlike the first book in this series, however - Animalium, there are no links to online guides for further information.
Evaluation: Evaluation: Historium brings a fantastic museum into your living room, “open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.” It will provide endless hours of learning and delight for readers of all ages.
Note: Historium is part of a beautiful series of virtual museums.
As we enter this virtual museum, we learn that the study of archeology includes analyzing traces left behind by civilizations through a wide range of artifacts - from tools to works of art to burial goods to writing, and even to bits of pollen, which can provide clues about the habitat and perhaps what people ate.
This portfolio-like book is divided into six “galleries”: Africa, America, Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Oceania. The civilizations explored - initially laid out in a time line at the front of the book, range from one million years ago to the year 2000.
The opening gallery takes us to the beginning of humanity, in Africa, which has the longest record of human inhabitants of any continent in the world. As you continue to tour the “galleries,” you will get first an overview of the culture in the exhibit that follows, and then specific descriptions of highlighted artifacts and their significance. The curators write in the introduction that they tried to choose a diverse selection of civilizations to showcase, and to select items from those civilizations providing insights into those cultures. They encourage readers to imagine what traces their own communities might leave behind: “How might your cell phone, your backpack, or your toothbrush be understood several thousand years from now?”
While the information in this book is fascinating, what is most impressive is the quality of the illustrations by Richard Wilkinson. Although it looks like the book is filled with actual photographs, these are digital images that have been drawn and colored in lifelike detail.
In the back, there is an excellent index to this book as well as an index of museums and collections around the world from which the artifacts displayed in the books have come. Unlike the first book in this series, however - Animalium, there are no links to online guides for further information.
Evaluation: Evaluation: Historium brings a fantastic museum into your living room, “open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.” It will provide endless hours of learning and delight for readers of all ages.
Note: Historium is part of a beautiful series of virtual museums.
December 1, 2017
I saw this book in a bookstore and was instantly charmed by its beautiful design and faithful illustrations. I was really excited about it, until I looked at the contents page. Out if 5 chapters dedicated to the Americas, how are NONE of them about South America? It’s a book about archaeology and ancient civilizations, but there’s nothing from the cradle of civilization for the Western Hemisphere. How could a book that looks so thoughtfully made leave out an entire continent?
January 2, 2018
Beautiful, interesting book about ancient civilizations and some of the artifacts in the world’s museums. For readers interested in archaeology, ages 10 and up.
March 12, 2019
Шкода, що в моєму дитинстві не було таких книг. "Історіум", як і інші книжки з цієї серії - чудовий варіант для знайомства дитини з давніми культурами та їх розвитком.
June 17, 2019
A big and beautiful book, well laid out and easy to read! Often with kids' nonfiction, everything is cluttered and too jazzy, but this one definitely puts the artworks front and center and, like a real museum, lets the design support them.
All the ancient art is illustrated photorealistically, which brings out details that get muddy or lost in photos.
However, I did notice the genitals on many of the humanoid statues were left out of the drawings, which is why I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5.
To edit these ancient works of art this way is to place our values on the art of cultures wildly different from our own and shields kids from the fully knowledge of the variety of human societies through time, which seems to work at odds with the message of the rest of the book.
All the ancient art is illustrated photorealistically, which brings out details that get muddy or lost in photos.
However, I did notice the genitals on many of the humanoid statues were left out of the drawings, which is why I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5.
To edit these ancient works of art this way is to place our values on the art of cultures wildly different from our own and shields kids from the fully knowledge of the variety of human societies through time, which seems to work at odds with the message of the rest of the book.
September 8, 2015
A magnificent example of exceptional book design and layout. Beautiful and informative.
August 19, 2022
✨Review time✨-Historium
So this was an impulse purchase. I absolutely love this but I wish for more.The book takes you on a look through ancient civilizations as you look at illustrated pieces from museums all over the globe.
The illustrations are amazing and I think they do the justice to the real pieces more than pictures would. Each culture has a short description and every item has its own description detailing itself and the culture more.
I love learning about different cultures and I really like this at-home museum experience. Return all the museum pieces to their respective cultures and lets just look at them in books. Less back pain more learning. Anyway, this was amazing
BUT
It just makes me think that I want so much more, the book is about 92 pages, which is nowhere near enough to cover the cultures that are in it in any detail. Of course that's not what the book tries to go for. But can you imagine a book filled to the brim with exhibits fully detailing each culture ? I don't know if I would prefer it to be multiple books like this one each dedicated to a culture or a group of cultures close to each other, or if a much longer version of this, say 600 pages would be better. But I want it! after every chapter I felt like I needed to learn more.
So for what's in this book I'm really happy with it and would recommend it to anyone looking to change their reading list up a little or learn more about cultures. Also recommend to parents, if you have a kid interested in ancient civilizations this is the go-to book.
So this was an impulse purchase. I absolutely love this but I wish for more.The book takes you on a look through ancient civilizations as you look at illustrated pieces from museums all over the globe.
The illustrations are amazing and I think they do the justice to the real pieces more than pictures would. Each culture has a short description and every item has its own description detailing itself and the culture more.
I love learning about different cultures and I really like this at-home museum experience. Return all the museum pieces to their respective cultures and lets just look at them in books. Less back pain more learning. Anyway, this was amazing
BUT
It just makes me think that I want so much more, the book is about 92 pages, which is nowhere near enough to cover the cultures that are in it in any detail. Of course that's not what the book tries to go for. But can you imagine a book filled to the brim with exhibits fully detailing each culture ? I don't know if I would prefer it to be multiple books like this one each dedicated to a culture or a group of cultures close to each other, or if a much longer version of this, say 600 pages would be better. But I want it! after every chapter I felt like I needed to learn more.
So for what's in this book I'm really happy with it and would recommend it to anyone looking to change their reading list up a little or learn more about cultures. Also recommend to parents, if you have a kid interested in ancient civilizations this is the go-to book.
June 19, 2018
This is a really cool book for kids (or adults!) who may have an interest history or ancient human civilization. I thought the layout was nice; the book is divided into large sections by geographical region and then each of those sections is further divided into brief entries by different civilizations/cultures. The sections are broad enough to give a good introduction to each culture, but brief enough to hold the attention of a young reader. After a short description of the society's history and people there are illustrations of artifacts that originate from that particular civilization. I also liked that the beginning of the book features a comprehensive timeline that shows each artifact and the time period from which it dates in relation to the other artifacts thus allowing the reader to see the way that the different civilizations developed alongside one another all over the globe. Even though it is probably intended for younger readers I think that many adults will find it to be an interesting read. This book is not a comprehensive or in-depth history on any of the cultures it covers but I think it does a good job of offering an introduction to a wide range of people and civilizations that you can look into further as your interest is piqued. Another thing that I liked is that physically the book is huge which makes you feel as though you are reading an ancient tome or manuscript :P
March 17, 2018
Nelson, Jo Historium, illustrated by Richard Wilkinson, 96 pages. NON-FICTION. Templar Company Limited, 2015, $35. Language: G Rating: G (0 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Enjoy a walk through a world history museum through the pages of this fascinating book. This beautifully illustrated book travels through time and highlights some of the most important artifacts from different continents. The following areas are included Africa, America, Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Oceania. I love the layout of this book and how the illustrations help to tell the story. You’ll find such treasures as the Buddha head, the Mayan Calendar, an Ancient Greek Marble Temple column, to a double headed mosaic just to name a few.
The illustrations and descriptions keep you moving through the book pretty quickly. My only complaint is the size of the book is fairly large. It’s 11”x 15” It will struggle to fit on a regular library shelf. I enjoyed the page that shows a timeline of key artifacts and when the were created. It helps the students get a visual. I’m captivated by the history and the perfect snapshot that is gives of ancient times.
EL, MS, HS - ESSENTIAL, Emilee, Library Teacher
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Enjoy a walk through a world history museum through the pages of this fascinating book. This beautifully illustrated book travels through time and highlights some of the most important artifacts from different continents. The following areas are included Africa, America, Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Oceania. I love the layout of this book and how the illustrations help to tell the story. You’ll find such treasures as the Buddha head, the Mayan Calendar, an Ancient Greek Marble Temple column, to a double headed mosaic just to name a few.
The illustrations and descriptions keep you moving through the book pretty quickly. My only complaint is the size of the book is fairly large. It’s 11”x 15” It will struggle to fit on a regular library shelf. I enjoyed the page that shows a timeline of key artifacts and when the were created. It helps the students get a visual. I’m captivated by the history and the perfect snapshot that is gives of ancient times.
EL, MS, HS - ESSENTIAL, Emilee, Library Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
February 21, 2018
Enjoy a walk through a world history museum through the pages of this fascinating book. This beautifully illustrated book travels through time and highlights some of the most important artifacts from different continents. The following areas are included Africa, America, Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Oceania. I love the layout of this book and how the illustrations help to tell the story. You’ll find such treasures as the Buddha head, the Mayan Calendar, an Ancient Greek Marble Temple column, to a double headed mosaic just to name a few.
The illustrations and descriptions keep you moving through the book pretty quickly. My only complaint is the size of the book is fairly large. It’s 11”x 15” It will struggle to fit on a regular library shelf. I enjoyed the page that shows a timeline of key artifacts and when the were created. It helps the students get a visual. I’m captivated by the history and the perfect snapshot that is gives of ancient times.
The illustrations and descriptions keep you moving through the book pretty quickly. My only complaint is the size of the book is fairly large. It’s 11”x 15” It will struggle to fit on a regular library shelf. I enjoyed the page that shows a timeline of key artifacts and when the were created. It helps the students get a visual. I’m captivated by the history and the perfect snapshot that is gives of ancient times.
February 6, 2023
As with other books in the "Welcome to the Museum" series, Historium is packed with wonderfully illustrated information that will capture reader's attention and hold it.
Historium looks at artifacts gleaned from archeological sites across our Earth and has them divided by civilizations or peoples and time-lines. I found it interesting to see a two-page spread timeline that pictures artifacts through the ages. It is interesting to see some similarities that existed in separate cultures and to compare skill and artistry through the ages.
A welcome book to the home, school, or public library. My suggested ages: Grades 3 - 9.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
Historium looks at artifacts gleaned from archeological sites across our Earth and has them divided by civilizations or peoples and time-lines. I found it interesting to see a two-page spread timeline that pictures artifacts through the ages. It is interesting to see some similarities that existed in separate cultures and to compare skill and artistry through the ages.
A welcome book to the home, school, or public library. My suggested ages: Grades 3 - 9.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
February 29, 2024
Me encantan los libros de la serie "Bienvenidos al Museo" después de haber disfrutado de la notable presentación editorial y del magnífico trabajo del ilustrador en "Historium"; la experiencia visual sigue siendo cautivadora, la lectura es envolvente y los datos sobre las civilizaciones son asertivos.
Sin embargo, en algunos casos, sentí que la cobertura fue limitada, priorizando civilizaciones menos impactantes en comparación con otras, lo cual es una lástima. Esperaba una exploración más profunda, especialmente al considerarme un historiador aficionado.
A pesar de esto, la presentación sigue mereciendo un sólido 10/10.
Sin embargo, en algunos casos, sentí que la cobertura fue limitada, priorizando civilizaciones menos impactantes en comparación con otras, lo cual es una lástima. Esperaba una exploración más profunda, especialmente al considerarme un historiador aficionado.
A pesar de esto, la presentación sigue mereciendo un sólido 10/10.
December 29, 2025
Historium is a museum in a book divided into six galleries covering Africa, America, Asia, Europe, The Middle East and Oceania. Within each gallery is a brief history of the ancient civilisations that occupied these areas and some key artefacts from archaeological digs that have taken place in these areas over the years. It is written on a very accessible format and really is set out like a museum, it's not just a gimmick, this actually is a museum in a book. The book itself is beautiful, laid out in an easy to read way and is visually stunning.
April 12, 2021
Back in the Victorian Era when I grew up, history started with Ancient Greece and proceeded through European culture, ending triumphantly in the US. Phew. So glad to see the historic viewfinder has expanded to encompass large swathes of the world map that we never touched. What better way to organize this new telling that by putting it into the form of a museum, with successive galleries devoted to ancient cultures from Africa, Oceania, Asia, and more? Brilliantly conceived and produced!
December 15, 2023
Massively unwieldy and therefore unreadable, at least to anyone who doesn't have a good desk, light, and eyes. No context except a completely insufficient timeline. Does nothing to bring the creators to life. Only interesting as a supplement to an introduction to archaeological history for young children.
December 2023
December 2023
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June 25, 2023“The area of the brain used to make tools like this overlaps with the area used for spoken language. It is highly possible, therefore that humans from the early Stone Age already had some command of language.”
May 2, 2018
So pretty!
December 9, 2019
A very interesting book with incredibly beautiful illustrations.
January 20, 2017
Beautifully packaged and nicely detailed. I only wish there had been a map.
December 26, 2022
Beautiful illustration, writing is a little dry though and at points I felt as if elaboration was required.
October 14, 2015
This review originally posted at the Children's Book and Media Review
The Historium is an entire museum located in the pages of a book. The first few pages, or entrance to the museum, include a brief explanation of Archaeology and an invitation to learn from the past. The museum features six different galleries: Africa, America, Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Oceania. Each gallery features a summary of each region, illustrations of artifacts found in those regions, and descriptions of each artifact. There is also a timeline of all the artifacts included in the museum to help visitors visualize what time period the different artifacts came from.
Historium presents factual information in a unique way. The museum motif is charming, and the cover even includes a ticket that says “Admit All”. The over-sized book contains large, easy to read text. However, the pages are frequently text heavy which may intimidate some readers. The artifacts are illustrations based on pictures of the artifacts for museums and other collections. Although they are not photographs of the actual artifact, the illustrations have great detail. The descriptions of the artifacts explain the importance of the artifact and its importance in that region’s culture. While it doesn’t compare to going to an actual museum and seeing the artifacts for yourself, Historium does give its readers a basic understanding of several ancient cultures and their importance in history.
The Historium is an entire museum located in the pages of a book. The first few pages, or entrance to the museum, include a brief explanation of Archaeology and an invitation to learn from the past. The museum features six different galleries: Africa, America, Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Oceania. Each gallery features a summary of each region, illustrations of artifacts found in those regions, and descriptions of each artifact. There is also a timeline of all the artifacts included in the museum to help visitors visualize what time period the different artifacts came from.
Historium presents factual information in a unique way. The museum motif is charming, and the cover even includes a ticket that says “Admit All”. The over-sized book contains large, easy to read text. However, the pages are frequently text heavy which may intimidate some readers. The artifacts are illustrations based on pictures of the artifacts for museums and other collections. Although they are not photographs of the actual artifact, the illustrations have great detail. The descriptions of the artifacts explain the importance of the artifact and its importance in that region’s culture. While it doesn’t compare to going to an actual museum and seeing the artifacts for yourself, Historium does give its readers a basic understanding of several ancient cultures and their importance in history.
May 2, 2016
This book had so much potential. I love the oversize and beautiful layout. The illustrator is quite good and the information is, well, informative. There are several shortcomings in my opinion. 1) Intended for ages 8-12 audiences, there are many instances of vocabulary that no 8-12 year old would know. Also, while the illustrator is excellent, it is my personal opinion that the artifacts should have been actual photographs. Maybe I'm missing the intention, but if the author intends to bring the museum idea to kids who can't go to the museum, wouldn't you try to make it as authentic as possible?
September 2, 2016
Historium reviews famous artifacts from across the globe, separating them by locale and then giving information on social/historical/religious significance. While I love the illustrations, and they are beautifully realistic, I found myself hoping for photographs. For example, an artifact made of jade was described as green, but the print illustration was a sandy color. Perhaps just a matter of lighting or age, but the illustrations seemed to fail in that instance.
The style of the series is beautiful, but like Animalium there seems to be less substance. It's more for casually flipping through, but the in-depth descriptions work against this use. A wonderful book to lead to more research.
The style of the series is beautiful, but like Animalium there seems to be less substance. It's more for casually flipping through, but the in-depth descriptions work against this use. A wonderful book to lead to more research.
October 2, 2016
Una dintre cărțile-album apărute de curând la Humanitas este o splendoare, mai ales pentru pasionații de istorie.
Este întocmai precum un muzeu al istoriei antice, dar nu numai (plecând de la un topor de mână de 700.000-1.000.000 vechime până la artă polineziană, aztecă sau africană din sec. 16-18), iar informația este structurată pe marile zone geografice ale dezvoltării societății, unde este prezentată succint istoria zonei, iar accentul este pus pe descoperirile arheologice, explicate amănunțit și foarte concret.
Un album bun și pentru adulți, și pentru copii.
Este întocmai precum un muzeu al istoriei antice, dar nu numai (plecând de la un topor de mână de 700.000-1.000.000 vechime până la artă polineziană, aztecă sau africană din sec. 16-18), iar informația este structurată pe marile zone geografice ale dezvoltării societății, unde este prezentată succint istoria zonei, iar accentul este pus pe descoperirile arheologice, explicate amănunțit și foarte concret.
Un album bun și pentru adulți, și pentru copii.
January 12, 2016
This is very museum-like. There are few items to each page, with very business-like and succinct descriptions. The book is divided by region/continent of the world. This is a nice addition to the "Welcome to the Museum" series.
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