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From lakes, to seas, to oceans, this book covers some of the types of ancient watercraft used in the past. McGrail condenses a lot of information into an easy to understand format, while shedding light on ancient boats and ships from across both time and space. Well illustrated and explained, McGrail combines elements of archaeological theory and method by providing fascinating real-life examples from around the globe. Water transport can give insights into a myriad of aspects of past societies; from social life and belief, to connectivity and trade. Although a short book, it serves as an excellent introduction to the early nautical aspect of maritime archaeology. Reviewed by Site Editor. Amazon Bookstore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d75312c7632aa687012c31f/1614687296173-K4CG7B67KTRWAMP5FOPZ/1177.jpg Books - 1177 B.C. : The Year Civilization Collapsed Eric H. Cline Enter the world of the Eastern Mediterranean during the Late Bronze Age and learn about its complex history, the different civilisations that inhabit the land, and its ultimate collapse in the 12th Century B.C. Cline expertly guides the reader around this world, from the prosperous Egyptian New Kingdom, to the Levant, to the Hittite Kingdom in Anatolia (Turkey) and even beyond, to Mycenae on mainland Greece . Learn how these civilisations (and others) were connected and interacted with each other through trade, marriage, and war which formed the interconnected geo-political world of the Late Bronze Age. But how can such prosperous societies come to an end? In 1177 B.C, Cline presents and details the different possibilities from famine to foreign invasion and draws upon both literary and archaeological evidence to help illuminate this collapse. Reviewed by Site Editor. 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Reviewed by Site Editor Amazon Bookstore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d75312c7632aa687012c31f/1600685664792-9RN9XT9ZFXMA3WOJZUH0/History+of+Archaeology.JPG Books - A Little History of Archaeology Brian Fagan So what is Archaeology anyway? And does all this old stuff from the ground actually matter? This book answers the fundamental questions and takes the reader on a riveting ride through the history of archaeology, from the field’s earliest theories and blunders to the cutting edge of modern research. A Little History of Archaeology covers the major developments, theories, and researchers to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of this field of research. Fagan writes clearly and takes time to explain why each discovery is important for our larger understanding of the past but also for us as humans. This book can serve as a good introduction for beginners in the field, or anyone interested in finding out more about our human past. Reviewed by Site Editor. 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Amazon Bookstore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d75312c7632aa687012c31f/1601903171270-EG6P5NSL191THXFGOR18/Our+Human+Story+2.JPG Books - Our Human Story Louise Humphrey & Chris Stringer Our understanding of our human past and evolution continues to change constantly. You may have heard of names such as Homo Erectus and the Neanderthals but how do they relate to our own species, Homo Sapiens? What, if any, links are there between now extinct hominin species that once shared the earth in the distant past? Our Human Story is your introductory guidebook to our human relatives and the evolution of our species. Humphrey and Stringer take time to explain the challenges and pitfalls of our understanding of evolution but also how it has improved. The authors take a necessary sophsticated approach between presenting the facts and also admitting when this or that piece of data may be unreliable or needs further evidence to support a certain claim. Discover amazing sites that are millions of years old and see what traces our ancestors left behind. Reviewed by Site Editor. Amazon Bookstore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d75312c7632aa687012c31f/1568055942070-3E6PMRAKYBQ8PO9TTDJ8/3+stones.PNG Books - Three Stones Make A Wall Eric H. Cline This book is a great way to learn about the development of archaeology over the past centuries. From basic and rudimentary excavation to the latest technology and analysis, Cline expertly explains the history of archaeology itself and guides the reader through this fascinating journey. Easy to understand and engaging in its explanation of different techniques, Cline successfully reaches the aim of telling ‘the story of archaeology’. Reviewed by Site Editor. 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A manuscript of commentaries about Confucianism written around the 6 to 7th century in China bears a mark suggesting ownership by the Japenese Fujiwara clan. Read Article https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d75312c7632aa687012c31f/1613252282679-KG78T8VPK28KC0R1IMZ6/2020+archaeology.jpg Articles - Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2020 From 100s of Ancient Egyptian coffins, to lost Mayan, to Elizabethan Theatres in London; here are some of the top archaeologial discoveries of 2020! Read Article https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d75312c7632aa687012c31f/1602228563270-M1RH9HWU6IH78QSP37SD/image-asset.png Articles - Ancient Brain Cells Turned Into Glass Brain Cells Turned to Glass Found in a Victim of The Vesuvius Eruption. The transformation to glass occurred as a result of extreme heating and rapid cooling caused by the 79 AD eruption. 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