Ergebnis für "James" in Archäologie

Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a "cognitive revolution" (c. 50,000 years ago) led to the advent of our species, Homo sapiens. As a result of this revolution our species spread and eventually replaced all existing archaic Homo species, ultimately leading...

Penguin Presents the audiobook edition of Paths to the Past written and read by Francis Pryor. Landscapes reflect and shape our behaviour. They make us who we are and bear witness to the shifting patterns of human life over the generations. Formed by a complex series of natural and human...

In this magnificent book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cunliffe reframes our entire conception of early European history, from prehistory through the ancient world to the medieval Viking period. Cunliffe views Europe not in terms of states and shifting political land boundaries but as a geographical niche particularly favored in facing many seas. These seas, and Europe's great transpeninsular rivers, ensured a rich diversity of natural resources while also encouraging the dynamic interaction of peoples across networks of communication and exchange.

Dive into the suspenseful maritime history of a 1708 Spanish shipwreck and the modern battle for its sunken treasure. Perfect for a gripping commute, this narrative brings the high seas of colonial Latin America to life. Witness the devastating naval clash during the War of the Spanish...

Discover sacred imperial ambitions and ancient engineering secrets driving this ultimate Andean archaeological wonder. Transport yourself to the 15th-century clouds to explore why a brilliant civilization chose a remote, inaccessible ridge to construct a masterpiece of stone. Perfect for an...

Unearth the ancient mysteries of Mesoamerican history and explore the forgotten empire that birthed a cultural dynasty. Perfect for an immersive commute or focused armchair travel, this deep dive transports you directly to the humid Gulf Coast of early Mexico. Stand in the shadow of colossal...

Unravel the ultimate archaeological mystery and track a vanished ancient conqueror in this gripping historical cold case. Perfect for an immersive commute, this suspenseful journey plunges you into the chaotic aftermath of an emperor's death, where a royal corpse became a weapon for absolute...

Discover how carved quartz objects birthed a massive historical hoax that fooled museums and fueled archaeology myths. Perfect for an immersive commute, this captivating deep-dive exposes the European art dealers who sold modern crafts as ancient relics. Prepare for an eye-opening journey...

Explore an ancient Roman time capsule and uncover the thrilling archaeology of a lost city frozen in ash forever. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive evening of armchair travel, this evocative journey resurrects the silenced voices of everyday citizens. Walk street by street with...

Journey into the epic archaeological history of the Khmer Empire and discover how laborers built an ancient metropolis. Perfect for deep-focus learning on your daily commute, this immersive narrative transports you to a tropical urban landscape shaped by water, rice, and monumental ambition...

Transform your daily commute into an awe-inspiring journey through ancient history and monumental engineering. Travel back to Old Kingdom Egypt to stand beside the builders on the Giza plateau as they construct a sacred tomb designed to defy time itself. This immersive exploration separates...

You scramble up over the dunes of an isolated beach. You climb to the summit of a lonely hill. You pick your way through the eerie hush of a forest. And then you find them. The traces of the past. Perhaps they are marked by a tiny symbol on your map, perhaps not. There are no plaques to explain their fading presence before you, nothing to account for what they once were—who made them, lived in them, or abandoned them. Now they are merged with the landscape. They are being reclaimed by nature. They are wild history.

In 2001, while vacationing on Panama’s Pacific coast, maritime archaeologist James P. Delgado came upon the hulk of a mysterious iron vessel, revealed by the ebbing tides in a small cove at Isla San Telmo. He learned that the wreck was the remains of one of the first successful deep-diving submersibles, built in 1864 by Julius H. Kroehl, an innovator during the Civil War. Delgado chronicles the confluence of technological advancement, entrepreneurial aspiration, American capitalist ambition, and ignorance of the physiological effects of deep diving in this compelling narrative.

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...