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A Little History of Archaeology written by Brian Fagan performed by Kevin Scollin on MP3 CD (Unabridged)

A Little History of Archaeology written by Brian Fagan performed by Kevin Scollin on MP3 CD (Unabridged)
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ISBN:  9781978635739
Genre - Main:  Non-Fiction
Genre - Specific:  Popular Science
Duration:  594 mins
Length:  Unabridged
Author:  Brian Fagan
Narrator 1:  Kevin Scollin

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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.

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