Archaeology
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Magnus Pius: Sextus Pompeius and the Transformation of the Roman RepublicSextus Pompeius Magnus Pius, son of Pompey the Great, fits uneasily - or not at all - into the grand narrative of the civil war of 49-31BC. Modern scholars tend to exclude him or mention him without asking what or whom he represented. Ronald...
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Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular BadgesAn exceptional reference work to pilgrim and secular badges of the middle ages. This is the first major catalogue in English devoted to medieval badges. These fascinating objects provide us with a guide to the popularity of different cults and pilgrim centres, supplying evidence...
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Growing Up in the Ice Age: Fossil and Archaeological Evidence of the Lived Lives of Plio-Pleistocene ChildrenIn prehistoric societies children comprised 40-65% of the population, yet by default, our ancestral landscapes are peopled by adults who hunt, gather, fish, knap tools, and make art. But these adults were also parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles who had to make space physically,...
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The New Nomadic Age: Archaeologies of Forced and Undocumented MigrationIt can be suggested that today we live in a new nomadic age, an age of global movement and migration. For the majority of people on earth, however, especially from the global south, crossing national borders and moving from the global south to the...
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Stone CirclesIn this beautifully illustrated book, Hugh Newman takes us on a fascinating journey around the world, examining mysterious stone circles of the megalithic culture. Stone circles conjure up a lost world of mysterious ceremonies, druid astronomers and pagan dances. How such mighty rings were...
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The Stones Cry Out: How Archaeology Reveals the Truth of the BibleWere Sodom and Gomorrah real cities, and were they really destroyed in catastrophic firestorms? Can we respond to the historians who have long claimed that King David was only a mythical figure? Is there archaeological evidence for Jesus' historical existence here on earth?In recent...
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Following the Ark of the Covenant: The Treasure of GodThe Ark of the Covenant is the greatest treasure the world has ever know, and the oldest sacred relic in the religious iconography of the Hebrews. It is the least understood object of worship. Where is the Ark of the Covenant today? Through this...
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Cuban Cultural Heritage: A Rebel Past for a Revolutionary NationThe role of cultural heritage and museums in constructing national identity in postcolonial CubaDuring Fidel Castro's rule, Cuban revolutionaries coopted and reinterpreted the previous bourgeois national narrative of Cuba, aligning it with revolutionary ideology through the use of heritage and public symbols. By changing...
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Qu'y A-T-Il de Si Génial À Propos de Triceratops?Savais-tu que... Triceratops avait l'un des plus gros crânes de tous les animaux terrestre ayant existé? Le plus gros connu fait plus de 2,5 mètres de long!Author: Nicky DeePublisher: Quebec AmeriquePublished: 02/21/2023Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9782764446935Audience: Ages 4-8
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Drowned Landscapes: An Archaeological ApproachThe study of human past by making use of material remains is known as archaeology. It attempts to study the prehistory as well as history. Humans occupied vast areas of continental shelf when the sea levels were lower than their present state. The findings...
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New Insights Into Archaeological ScienceArchaeological science refers to the application and development of scientific techniques for the analysis of archaeological materials. It is also called archaeometry. It can be branched into following areas of physical and chemical dating methods, environmental approaches, artifact studies, mathematical methods, remote sensing and...
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Rock Art Research in the Digital Era: Case Studies from the 20th International Rock Art Congress IFRAO 2018, Valcamonica (Italy)Rock Art Research in the Digital Era covers the research presented at the 20th International Rock Art Congress (IFRAO) held in Darfo Boario Terme, Valcamonica (Italy), from 29 August - 2 September 2018. With a broad understanding of digital archaeology, a diverse range of...
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Death in the Iron Age of Eastern England: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Human Remains from 800 BC - AD 60Death in the Iron Age of Eastern England explores the treatment of the non-cremated dead from 800BC - c.AD60 in what is now eastern England. The research presented identifies large-scale patterns in post-mortem treatment, furthering existing debates around excarnation practices, inhumation traditions and the...
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Archaeological Theory: An IntroductionA lively and accessible introduction to themes and debates in archaeological theory for students of all levels Archaeological Theory is a relatable, accessible, reader-friendly first step into the world of theory for archaeology students. Recognizing that many students shy away from the study of...
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Boomtown Saloons: Archaeology and History in Virginia CityDeals with the historical archaeology of the Old West. This book's account of the excavation and analysis of four nineteenth-century Virginia City, Nevada, saloon sites offers a fresh interpretation of the role of saloons in a mining boomtown.Author: Kelly J. DixonPublisher: University of Nevada...
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An Introduction to English RunesIntroduction to the use of runes as a practical script for a variety of purposes in Anglo-Saxon England. Runes are quite frequently mentioned in modern writings, usually imprecisely as a source of mystic knowledge, power or insight. This book sets the record straight. It...
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Made to Order: Painted Ceramics of Ancient TeotihuacanThe ancient city of Teotihuacan, North America's first metropolis, flourished for nearly eight centuries in central Mexico until its demise in 650 C.E. Known primarily for its massive architecture and monumental wall paintings, the city--and its dazzling artwork--inspired awe in its time, and continues...
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Cultural Resources Archaeology: An Introduction, Second EditionMost students who pursue a career in archaeology will find employment in cultural resource management (CRM), rather than in academia or traditional fieldwork. It is CRM, the protection and preservation of archaeological and other resources, that offers the jobs and provides the funding. Few...
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Tollund Man: Gift to the GodsForget the gritty fiction--here is a real-life Scandinavian detective storyOn May 6, 1950, Viggo and Emil H jgaard from the small village of Tollund were cutting mud to find peat for their stove in the Bj ldskovdal peat bog, 12 kilometers west of Silkeborg,...
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Ancient Maya: The Rise and Fall of a Rainforest CivilizationArthur Demarest brings the lost civilization of Maya to life by applying a holistic view to the most recently discovered archaeological evidence. His theoretical interpretation simultaneously emphasizes the brilliant rain forest adaptations of the ancient Maya and the Native American spirituality that permeated all...
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