A vivid account of the men and women who revealed the treasures of Ancient Egypt to the world, from the first decipherment of hieroglyphics to the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun.

'As indispensable to an archaeology student as a trowel … every student, or indeed any interested amateur, should really find a space on their shelf for this useful book' Minerva

Kindred is the definitive guide to the Neanderthals. Since their discovery over 160 years ago, they've metamorphosed from the losers of the human family tree to A-list hominins. While 21st century scientific understanding of Neanderthals is complex and fascinating, much remains inaccessible outside the specialist literature. In Kindred, Rebecca W...

»Det här är Sapiens bakom kulisserna: fascinerande, chockerande och sant.« José Joordens, evolutionsforskare

Forntiden befolkades av människor som du och jag. Människor med sorger, bekymmer och glädjeämnen. Ändå gör avståndet i tid att vi ofta inte ser dessa personer som individer. Det vill Kent Andersson råda bot på. Genom ett urval av föremål från järnåldern kan vi förstå mer om den värld de levde i. Hur såg de ut? Vilka kläder och frisyrer var moderna?...

This well-established text provides an introduction to Mexico's ancient civilizations. It includes sections on the early hunters, the archaic period, the preclassic period, the classic period, the epiclassic period, the post-classic period, and the Aztecs, as well as information on visiting Mexico.

Britain has long been obsessed with its own history and identity, as an island nation besieged by invaders from beyond the seas: the Romans, Vikings and Normans. The long saga of prehistory is often forgotten. But our understanding of our past is changing. In the last decade, astounding archaeological discoveries have shed new light on those who ha...

Artur Szulcs initierade bok Koreakriget är den första svenska skildringen av konflikten. Med stort militärhistoriskt kunnande tecknar författaren en överskådlig bild av hela kriget, samtidigt som vi får inblickar i soldaternas skoningslösa vardag och i offrens gripande livsöden.

Learn how to unlock the secrets of an ancient civilization with the help of this book. Featuring hundreds of the most commonly used hieroglyphs, arranged in easy-to-use tables, with translations, plus examples from monuments, documents and museum exhibitions.

The exceptional beauty and scale of ancient Egypt's antiquities is legendary and draws millions of visitors to Egypt's museums and monuments each year. Treasures of Ancient Egypt is a photographic celebration of these wonders, from Tutankhamun's tomb to the pyramids, from ancient papyrus scrolls covered with hieroglyphs to golden amulets in the for...

Nya rön om makt under vikingatiden!Arkeologen Anna Lihammer berättar om den spännande och mångskiftande värld som vikingatidens människor levde i. Senare års fynd visar till exempel att de rikast smyckade gravarna ofta var avsedda för kvinnor.

The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe

An authoritative and compelling insight into the search for ancient Egypt's lost tombs, providing a completely up-to-date inside story of all the latest theories and discoveries.

An authoritative survey of Angkor and the Khmer civilization that incorporates revelations from new discoveries that are completely rewriting history.

Where previous examinations of rock art have emphasised disparaties between traditions in northern and southern Scandinavia, this volume emphasises similarities in themes, formats and repertoire and discusses new theoretical approaches to analysis which emphasise interaction and commonality.

Genom en osannolik blandning av antik lärdom, kristendom och germaninvasioner skapades den europeiska civilisationen. Genom en lika osannolik dragkamp mellan romantik och vetenskap är den i dag kluven i ett idealistiskt och ett pragmatiskt sätt att se på världen. Och genom ännu mer osannolika avtal mellan kyrka och kejsare lades grunden för det pol...

This illustrated comprehensive survey of all Egypt's temples, from the famous, such as Luxor and Karnak, to the less known ones of the Delta, covers all aspects of the temples - why they were built, how they were built and how they functioned.

This comprehensive and authoritative title examines the evolution, worship and eventual decline of the gods and goddesses that, at one time, made Egypt the most completely theocratic society of the ancient world, and the Egyptians, according to Herodotus, 'more religious than any other people'.

The retreat of the Byzantine army from Syria in around 650 CE, in advance of the approaching Arab armies, is one that has resounded emphatically in the works of both Islamic and Christian writers, and created an enduring motif: that of the Islamic-Byzanti.

Widely praised for its comprehensive coverage, excellent graphics and well-organized layout, this invaluable introduction for students and enthusiasts of archaeology has been expanded to incorporate all the latest developments.