archeology

Explores how the science of archaeology allows us to look back in time, answering such questions as how people lived in ancient times and what they looked like.

A practical guide for the surface collector of arrowheads and stone artifacts.

Explores the work that archaeologists, paleontologists, morticians, medical examiners, and taxidermists do in working with either the ancient or the recently dead.

Chronicles the journey of American diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood, friends and fellow explorers, to Central America in 1839, chasing rumors of strange stone ruins in the then-unmapped jungles, and how they discovered the ancient Maya civilization.

Supporting the biblical account of the Exodus using the chronology of the Pharaohs.

For millennia, tales of lost civilizations have captivated humanity, and foremost among them is the legend of Atlantis. In this guide to Atlantis and other lost lands, readers will learn to sort through fact and fiction, learning about the historical origins of lost-city legends, the lessons they teach us, archaeological digs for the truth, and—perhaps closest to home—their place in popular culture. The main focus is on the tale of Atlantis, with sidebars that highlight similarly (3z(Blost(3y (Bmythical societies. For fans of the paranormal or seekers of the truth, this is the definitive book to read.

Explores real archaeological discoveries of the locations featured in the Temple Run video game, including Angkor Wat, Cambodia; Stonehenge, England; Petra, Jordan; and more.