Showing results for "Buried" in Archaeology

Funerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next. From Roman cremations and graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales...

The magical, enthralling new history of Pompeii by leading archaeologist Gabriel Zuchtriegel. 'The best book on Pompeii I've ever read' - STEPHEN FRY A vast area of Pompeii is being excavated for the first time, revealing astonishing insights into how people really lived. In this revelatory new...

A National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist "Extraordinary...Sensitive and perceptive, Mr. Hessler is a superb literary archaeologist, one who handles what he sees with a bit of wonder that he gets to watch the history of this grand city unfold, one day at a time.” —Wall Street Journal...

A spellbinding history of the hidden world below the Holy City—a saga of biblical treasures, intrepid explorers, and political upheaval “A sweeping tale of archaeological exploits and their cultural and political consequences told with a historian’s penchant for detail and a journalist’s...

From the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Zohar, this is the untold story behind our enduring fascination with lost and found religious texts The Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest biblical manuscripts ever found, were discovered in a cave by a shepherd and his goat. This story is mostly true...

What was life really like for the band of adventurers who first set foot on the banks of the James River in 1607? Important as the accomplishments of these men and women were, the written records pertaining to them are scarce, ambiguous, and often conflicting, and those curious about the birthplace of the United States are left to turn to dramatic and often highly fictionalized reports.

Unearth the buried gold of a lost Anglo-Saxon warrior elite in this thrilling historical archaeological detective story. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports you from a modern ploughed field to the blood-soaked kingdoms of the early Middle Ages. Experience the...

Unearth the epic ancient history of China's First Emperor and the archaeological marvel of a buried clay legion. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring historical journey transports you to the cradle of Chinese civilization. Explore how a once-obscure prince, Ying Zheng, forged a...

When you search for the past, you just might find yourself Cousins Ellie and Lucie set out to find buried treasure. Instead, they stumble into an unexpected journey—one that uncovers forgotten histories, rekindles family bonds, and digs deep into who they are becoming. Reuniting for the first...

Step into the vibrant streets of the Roman Empire right before a catastrophic natural disaster freezes the ancient world. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive historical narrative walks you through bustling neighborhoods where elites, merchants, and enslaved people thrived in the...

Transform your commute into a haunting ancient history journey as we unearth a Roman town erased by a tragic eruption. Long overshadowed by its famous neighbor, this coastal community boasts a distinct tale of wealth and sudden devastation. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric streets of a lost...

Unearth gripping medieval history and ancient royal treasure in Britain's greatest archaeological discovery. Perfect for an educational commute, this atmospheric true story transports you to the tense summer of nineteen thirty-nine. Experience the thrill as a self-taught excavator and a...