Echoes of Iberia

From the icy fjords to the stormy seas, Vikings set sail with the northern breeze. Odin's wisdom and Thor's mighty hammer, In the sagas and myths, their echoes clamor.

Longships cutting through the frosty night, Explorers and warriors in moonlit light. Runes carved with tales of old, In the hearth's warm glow, stories told.

Valhalla awaits the brave and bold, Feasts and battles, treasures of gold. Skalds sing of heroes’ grand deeds, In the land of the North, where legends lead.

Auroras dance in the Arctic skies, Guiding the seafarers where destiny lies. Legends of the North, in whispers we hear, Echoes of glory, distant yet near.

In the jungles and the mountains, where ancient temples stand, Mesoamerica’s wonders, crafted by hand. Maya glyphs and Aztec stones, Echoes of civilizations, in sacred tones.

Quetzalcoatl soars in the morning sky, Feathered serpent, wisdom's cry. Tikal’s pyramids touch the heavens high, In the heart of the forest, history lies.

Cacao beans, currency of old, Rituals and stories, in carvings told. Aztec sunstone, a calendar so grand, The cycles of time, in their command.

Olmec heads, colossal and wise, Guardians of secrets beneath the skies. From the Yucatán to the Andes’ crest, Mesoamerican melodies, forever blessed.

From the Yellow River’s cradle, where dragons reign, Dynasties of China rise through joy and pain. Shang and Zhou, the ancient calls, Great walls erected, in empires' halls.

Terracotta warriors, guarding the past, Qin’s power, a shadow cast. Han’s golden age, knowledge flows, Silk and paper, where wisdom grows.

Tang’s poetry, and Song’s bright art, In every era, a kingdom's heart. Ming’s grand ships, sailing far, China’s splendor, a guiding star.

Confucian teachings, virtues to keep, In the heart of China, traditions deep. From dynasty to dynasty, the story we find, A tapestry of time, woven in mind.

Along the Indus River, where ancient cities lay, Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, in ruins they stay. Streets in perfect order, homes made of clay, The Indus Valley whispers secrets of a bygone day.

Seals with strange inscriptions, a language to decode, Artifacts of trade from distant abodes. Granaries and baths, symbols of their might, A civilization thriving in the moonlit night.

Aryan winds blow changes, cultures intertwine, From the Indus Valley, history’s design. Mysteries in the silence, echoes in the ground, In the valley’s heartbeat, ancient secrets found.

Pottery and beads, remnants of their art, A puzzle of the past, in every part. The Indus mystery, an enigma to be, In the sands of time, forever free.

From the markets of Xi’an, to the Mediterranean shore, Silk Road tales, with treasures to explore. Spices and silk, perfumes in the breeze, Caravans traveling through ancient seas.

Through deserts and mountains, they carried the trade, Cultures entwined, histories made. Samarkand's splendor, a beacon so bright, Jewels and art in the caravan's light.

Traders and travelers, stories they share, Silk Road secrets in the evening air. Buddhas of Bamiyan, standing so tall, Whispers of legends in the temple hall.

Knowledge and riches, passing through hands, A journey of wonders across the lands. Silk Road serenade, where East meets West, In the heart of history, we find our quest.

In the heart of Italy, where the Tiber flows, A city of seven hills, where ambition grows. Romulus and Remus, legends of old, Rome's destiny, in tales retold.

From republic to empire, the Senate's decree, Caesar’s conquests, and his tragic plea. Gladiators in the Colosseum's might, Echoes of battles in the dead of night.

Augustus reigns, with a vision so clear, Pax Romana, a golden era appears. Roads and aqueducts, marvels of design, Rome's legacy, in every line.

On the shores of ancient Greece, where the legends rise, Heroes and gods tread under azure skies. Athena’s wisdom, Zeus’s thunderous might, In the land where myths ignite. Olympus stands tall, home of divine, Muses inspire, poets entwine. Odysseus’s journey, Achilles’ fate, Tales of valor that resonate. Echoes of Spartans in the battle cry, Philosophers pondering the whys. Socrates, Plato, minds so grand, Thoughts that forever withstand. Marble temples reach towards the sun, In Greece, where it all begun. Myths and glory, etched in time, In songs of history, forever rhyme.

In the sands of time where the Nile does flow, Pharaohs built their legacy in a golden glow. Pyramids rise, touching the sky, In the land where the sphinxes lie. Hieroglyphs tell tales on ancient walls, Echoes of rituals in grand royal halls. Sun god Ra in his chariot of light, Guides the souls through the endless night. Ankhs and scarabs, symbols of power, In temples and tombs, where the spirits flower. Cleopatra’s grace, Ramses’ might, Their reign etched in the sands of night. Valley of Kings, secrets buried deep, Mummies wake from their eternal sleep. Egypt’s glory, never to fade, In the pharaoh’s realm, forever laid.

In a land between two rivers, where the fertile soil lies, Sumerians arose, beneath ancient skies. Clay tablets etched with stories, of gods and mortal men, Where the wheel turned, and time began again. From the ziggurats they worshipped, to the star-filled ancient night, Mathematicians dreaming, under cosmic light. Bronze blades forged in fire, chariots’ dust on the breeze, In the land of Mesopotamia, where history never sleeps. Babylon’s gardens hanging, a wonder to behold, King Hammurabi’s code, justice carved in gold. Euphrates and Tigris, flowing with the ages, Pages of our history, written in their stages.

A new century begins, full of wonder and surprise

Computers in our pockets, robots explore the skies

Kids learn to code and create, in classrooms bright and new

While athletes break records, showing what humans can do

Chorus:

It's a brand new century, oh what a sight to see

From sea to shining sea, we're writing history

New ideas bloom and grow, as knowledge starts to flow

In this amazing time, watch how far we'll go

Verse 2:

Libraries in our hands, with e-books on the go

Social media connects us, to friends both near and far

Electric cars zoom by, as we care for our Earth

While scientists discover, our universe's worth

Verse 3:

Young voices rise up strong, to make the future bright

Diverse faces on our screens, show every child's light

From classrooms to playgrounds, we learn to understand

That working all together, we can lend a helping hand

Final Chorus:

It's a brand new century, oh what a sight to see

From sea to shining sea, we're writing history

With kindness as our guide, and dreams that reach the sky

In this amazing time, together we'll fly high

Outro:

The future's in our hands, so much left to explore

In this new century, there's always something more

With curiosity and care, we'll make the world anew

In this grand adventure, there's so much we can do