The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger,
debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the
globe
What is archaeology? The word may bring to mind images of golden
pharaohs and lost civilizations or Neanderthal skulls and Ice Age cave
art. Archaeology is all of these, but also far more: the only science to
encompass the entire span of human history - more than three million
years!
This Little History tells the riveting stories of some of the great
archaeologists and their amazing discoveries around the globe: ancient
Egyptian tombs, Mayan ruins, the first colonial settlements at
Jamestown, mysterious Stonehenge, the incredibly preserved Pompeii, and
many, many more. In 40 brief, exciting chapters, the book recounts
archaeology's development from its 18th-century origins to its
21st-century technological advances, including remote sensing
capabilities and satellite imagery techniques that have revolutionized
the field.
Shining light on the most intriguing events in the history of the field,
this absolutely up-to-date book illuminates archaeology's controversies,
discoveries, heroes and scoundrels, global sites, and newest methods for
curious listeners of every age.
