Archaeology books

A biblical scholar and expert sailor rereads sea stories in Scripture with insights from history, marine archaeology,...  Read More >>

This Element examines – for the first time in a single volume – the written evidence from the 'Far East' of the...  Read More >>

This Element examines – for the first time in a single volume – the written evidence from the 'Far East' of the...  Read More >>

India is a land of stories-of kingdoms and colonizers, of struggles and sacrifices, of dreams deferred and dreams...  Read More >>

What if the true origins of the Maya civilization were hidden centuries before the cities we thought we knew? For...  Read More >>

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 >>

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

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

Examines the role of Rendlesham, Suffolk as the probable seat of Anglo-Saxon kings of East Anglia and its political...  Read More >>

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The New Deal's effects on archaeology and cultural heritage in the American West  Read More >>

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A report of excavations at Hereford Cathedral, including a thorough study of the human remains.  Read More >>