excavations (archaeology)

Amelia keeps a journal of the makeover she gives herself to impress the new girl Charisse and the archaeological dig her class participates in.

Discusses the unearthing of four hominins--Turkana Boy, Lapedo Child, Kennewick Man, and Iceman--and the ways that new technology has helped archaeological specialists to refine their theories and change their view of the past.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about ancient civilizations and people, the discovery of famous archaeological sites, and topics related to ancient civilizations. Includes a history of archaeology, time lines, glossaries, and indexes.

Describes Inca mummies found at Puruchuco and the ice mummies of the Andes, as well as what scientists have learned from them.

Draws upon ten of the most significant textual discoveries in biblical studies and ten important archaeological digs in ancient Palestine to illuminate Jesus Christ's life, teachings, and followers.

Discusses the discovery, history, and significance of an Incan mummy found frozen in the mountains of Peru.

The author tells of his discovery of a new species of human located in Flores, Indonesia.

The author provides an account of his long search for and discovery of the lost Arabian city of Ubar in 1992.