Step into the worlds of emperors, gods, pharaohs and warriors with 100 puzzles inspired by history and mythology.

Puzzles of the Ancient World takes you on a journey through four legendary worlds — Ancient Rome, Greece & Greek Mythology, Ancient Egypt, and Norse Mythology & the Viking World — with 25 puzzles dedicated to each.

Test what you know, uncover hidden connections and solve your way through civilisations that shaped history and legend. From Roman legions and the gods of Olympus to Egyptian pharaohs, Viking warriors and Ragnarök, every section combines genuine historical and mythological themes with puzzles designed to entertain as well as challenge.

Inside you’ll find:

• 100 puzzles across four themed worlds 

• Word searches, crosswords and anagrams 

• History and mythology trivia 

• Who Am I? challenges 

• True or False and Odd One Out puzzles 

• Matching challenges and timelines 

• Riddles, codes and Caesar ciphers 

• Ancient Connections puzzles 

• Special House of Aquila challenges, including immersive finales inspired by Pompeii, the Labyrinth, ancient tombs and Ragnarök 

• Three difficulty levels — Citizen, Legionary and Emperor — building from accessible challenges to harder tests of knowledge and deduction.

You don’t need to be a historian to begin. The puzzles are designed for teenagers and adults who enjoy history, mythology, general knowledge and problem-solving, rewarding what you already know while giving you plenty to discover along the way.

And when the challenge is over, the answer section goes beyond simply revealing the solutions, with additional historical and mythological context included where it adds to the story behind the puzzle.

Conquer Rome. Challenge the gods. Enter the tombs. Face Ragnarök.

100 puzzles. Four legendary worlds. One journey through the past.

House of Aquila — The Ancient World, Reimagined.