Etruria was a region in Central Italy between Arno and Tiber rivers. The civilization flourished from 8th century BC to 4th century BC. Etruscans were dominant in Italy by 650 BC, surpassing Ligures. Twelve city-states formed Etruscan League between 600-500 BC
Ancient Egyptian law based on Ma'at concept, emphasizing tradition and equality. Sumerians developed first law code in 22nd century BC. Hammurabi codified Babylonian law in 1760 BC, inscribed in stone. Ancient Greeks distinguished between divine, human decree and custom law
Located 40 km northeast of Mexico City in the Valley of Mexico. Covered 83 square kilometers and was designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Population reached 125,000 or more during its peak period (1-500 CE)
People migrated from Asia to Americas during ice age via Beringia. Paleo-Indians were hunter-gatherers who followed megafauna. Genetic studies show Amerindian ancestry traced to both east Asian and western Eurasians
Anunnaki were divine descendants of sky god An and earth goddess Ki. Name means "princely offspring" or "offspring of An". Oldest member was Enlil, god of air and chief Sumerian deity
Incan Empire (1438-1532 AD) was largest pre-Columbian South American empire. Aztec civilization (1345-1521 AD) reached peak power before Spanish conquest