This book is a hands-on resource for the amateur, student or volunteer as well as a reference for those interested in the world?s greatest archaeological finds and the people who discovered them. Features how-to photographic sequences of field surveys and step-by-step excavations, plus guidance on handling and recording finds and dating artefacts

The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Archaeology: The Key Sites, Those Who Discovered Them, and How To Become and Archaeologist

Politics & Social Sciences

Catling, Christopher

Bahn author of The Archaeology of Hollywood, Paul

Social Sciences

Lorenz Books

A hands-on resource for the amateur, student or volunteer as well as a reference for those interested in the world’s greatest archaeological finds and the people who discovered them.

An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Archaeology: The Key Sites, Those who Discovered Them, and How to Become an Archaeologist

History

Ancient Civilizations

The Golden Age of Hollywood, dating to the hazy depths of the early 20th Century, was an era of movie stars worshipped by the masses and despotic studio moguls issuing decrees from poolside divans… but despite the world-wide reach of the movie industry, little more than memories of that era linger amidst the freeways and apartment complexes of today’s Los Angeles. Noted archaeologist Paul G. Bahn digs into the material traces of that Tinseltown in an effort to document and save the treasures that remain. Bahn leads readers on a tour of this singular culture, from the industrial zones of film studios to the landmarks where the glamorous lived, partied, and played, from where they died and were buried to how they’ve been memorialized for posterity. The result is part history, part archaeology—enlivened with pop culture, reminiscence, and whimsy—and throughout, it feeds and deepens our fascination with an iconic place and time, not to mention the personalities who brought it to life.

The Archaeology of Hollywood: Traces of the Golden Age

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Easter Island, Earth Island: The Enigmas of Rapa Nui

Easter Island, isolated deep in the South Pacific and now a World Heritage Site, was home to a fascinating prehistoric culture—one that produced massive stone effigies (the moai) and the birdman cult—and yet much of the island’s past remains shrouded in mystery. Where did the islanders come from, and when? How did Rapa Nui culture evolve over the centuries? How, and why, did their natural environment change over time? Paul Bahn and John Flenley guide readers through the mysteries and enigmas of Rapa Nui, incorporating the records of early explorers, folk legends, and archaeological evidence along the way. They cover the island’s geological and environmental history and explore its flora and fauna, illustrating how human actions affected the natural environment of the island. This fourth edition draws in: recent DNA studies of ancient human and animal bones as well as plant remains; evolving understandings of how the moai were transported; and current efforts to reforest the island.

Flenley, John

Australia & Oceania

Easter Island, isolated deep in the South Pacific and now a World Heritage Site, was home to a fascinating prehistoric culture—one that produced massive stone effigies (the moai) and the birdman cult—and yet much of the island’s past remains shrouded in mystery. Where did the islanders come from, and when? How did Rapa Nui culture evolve over the centuries? How, and why, did their natural environment change over time?\nPaul Bahn and John Flenley guide readers through the mysteries and enigmas of Rapa Nui, incorporating the records of early explorers, folk legends, and archaeological evidence along the way. They cover the island’s geological and environmental history and explore its flora and fauna, illustrating how human actions affected the natural environment of the island. This fourth edition draws in: recent DNA studies of ancient human and animal bones as well as plant remains; evolving understandings of how the moai were transported; and current efforts to reforest the island.

The book focuses on the forty-seven great men and women who have been responsible for the most important discoveries in our history. It is presented in three accessible sections: Founders of Archaeology; Pioneers of Archaeology; and Modern Archaeologists.

The Great Archaeologists: The lives and legacy of the people who discovered the world's most famous archaeological sites, with 200 stunning color photographs

Reference

Southwater

A fascinating and expert tour] from Egypt's Valley of the Kings to the Terracotta Army of Mount Li, England's Stonehenge and the Great Mayan relics of Chich,n Itza

Legendary Sites of the Ancient World: An Illustrated Guide to Over 80 Major Archaeological Discoveries

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The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Archaeology: The Key Sites, Those Who Discovered Them, and How To Become and Archaeologist

An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Archaeology: The Key Sites, Those who Discovered Them, and How to Become an Archaeologist

The Archaeology of Hollywood: Traces of the Golden Age

Easter Island, Earth Island: The Enigmas of Rapa Nui

The Archaeology of Hollywood: Traces of the Golden Age

Easter Island, Earth Island: The Enigmas of Rapa Nui

The Great Archaeologists: The lives and legacy of the people who discovered the world's most famous archaeological sites, with 200 stunning color photographs

Legendary Sites of the Ancient World: An Illustrated Guide to Over 80 Major Archaeological Discoveries