Archaeology books

Utilizing archaeological, archival, and visual sources, this book reconsiders tobacco and smoking in the 17th-century...  Read More >>

The world's most acclaimed classicist on whether and why the Classics still matter  Read More >>

Using a unique blend of physics and history, this book explores the dynamics of ancient weapons within a historical...  Read More >>

An engaging, accessible account of humanity’s heritage beyond Earth Space exploration has produced a rich material...  Read More >>

This book examines how wine tourism is designed, interpreted and strategically justified by wineries through a comparative...  Read More >>

In this guide-that’s-not-a-guide, metal detectorist cousins Ellie and Lucie explore their local landscape, getting...  Read More >>

In The Tattooed Hills, writer and publisher Jon Woolcott journeys to Britain's enigmatic chalk hill figures uncovering...  Read More >>

Atlas of the Roman Empire explores every aspect of the empire’s rise, apogee and fall. Comprehensive political maps...  Read More >>

In this gripping sequel to his bestselling 1177 B.C., Eric Cline tells the story of what happened after the Bronze...  Read More >>

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Did the Exodus of Israel out of Egypt really happen, or is it just an ancient narrative? Deepen your knowledge of...  Read More >>

This book delves into the political aspects of an archaeology of the contemporary past and provides evidence and...  Read More >>

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This book tells the stories of the last generation to work on manned lighthouses in Scotland. The interviews record...  Read More >>

Surnames give us a sense of identity and belonging. Even in today's mobile society they can have strong links with...  Read More >>

The 2000-plus years of Scottish history have seen a huge variety of events, from great national moments to personal...  Read More >>

Anthropologists and archaeologists have struggled with the concept of the food taboo for over a century. This Element...  Read More >>

This Element approaches large game hunting through a social and symbolic lens. It explores some recurring themes...  Read More >>

In this new edition, Derek Gillman provides an updated overview of long-standing and more recent controversies over...  Read More >>

Treasure makes respectable people do dishonourable things…  Read More >>

User-friendly guide that sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns, explaining how visitors can find the archaeological...  Read More >>

This book is more than a guide to the faerie beings of the Celtic realms. It unravels their origins and delves into...  Read More >>

In this new edition, Derek Gillman provides an updated overview of long-standing and more recent controversies over...  Read More >>

This book provides a general summary of the development of digitalization in heritage interpretation and presentation,...  Read More >>

Inspired by the idea of revolution and excitement about the ways archaeology is being used in social justice arenas,...  Read More >>