Disgraceful Archaeology

Author : Bill Tidy
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752483331
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disgraceful Archaeology written by Bill Tidy and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book that all archaeology buffs have secretly been yearning for! This unique blend of text, anecdote and cartoon reveals, and revels in, those aspects of the past that have been ignored, glossed over or even suppressed — the bawdy, the scatological and the downright bizarre. Our ancestors were not always serious, downtrodden and fearful creatures. They were human like ourselves and shared our earthy sense of humour that is based on bodily functions, bawdiness and slapstick. So it's time to take the fig leaf off the past and have a long, hard look at the real past — the world that would have had the Victorians reaching for their smelling salts. So if you want to know what your average Egyptian slave thought of pharaoh, or a Roman legionary thought of his commander, you will find the answer in Disgraceful Archaeology — in hilarious graphic detail!

Author : Paul G. Bahn
Publisher : History Press
ISBN 13 : 9780752465968
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disgraceful Archaeology written by Paul G. Bahn and published by History Press. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book that all archaeology buffs have secretly been yearningfor! This unique blend of text, anecdote and cartoon reveals, andrevels in, those aspects of the past that have been ignored,glossed over or even suppressed - the bawdy, the scatological andthe downright bizarre.Our ancestors were not always serious, downtrodden and ......

Author : Charles E. Orser, Jr.
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317297075
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historical Archaeology written by Charles E. Orser, Jr. and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a short, readable introduction to historical archaeology, which focuses on modern history in all its fascinating regional, cultural, and ethnic diversity. Accessibly covering key methods and concepts, including fundamental theories and principles, the history of the field, and basic definitions, Historical Archaeology also includes a practical look at career prospects for interested readers. Orser discusses central topics of archaeological research such as time and space, survey and excavation methods, and analytical techniques, encouraging readers to consider the possible meanings of artifacts. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience as an historical archaeologist, the book’s perspective ranges from the local to the global in order to demonstrate the real importance of this subject to our understanding of the world in which we live today. The third edition of this popular textbook has been significantly revised and expanded to reflect recent developments and discoveries in this exciting area of study. Each chapter includes updated case studies which demonstrate the research conducted by professional historical archaeologists. With its engaging approach to the subject, Historical Archaeology continues to be an ideal resource for readers who wish to be introduced to this rapidly expanding global field.

Author : Paul Bahn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0759123799
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Archaeology of Hollywood written by Paul Bahn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golden Age of Hollywood, dating to the hazy depths of the early 20th Century, was an era of movie stars worshipped by the masses and despotic studio moguls issuing decrees from poolside divans… but despite the world-wide reach of the movie industry, little more than memories of that era linger amidst the freeways and apartment complexes of today’s Los Angeles. Noted archaeologist Paul G. Bahn digs into the material traces of that Tinseltown in an effort to document and save the treasures that remain. Bahn leads readers on a tour of this singular culture, from the industrial zones of film studios to the landmarks where the glamorous lived, partied, and played, from where they died and were buried to how they’ve been memorialized for posterity. The result is part history, part archaeology—enlivened with pop culture, reminiscence, and whimsy—and throughout, it feeds and deepens our fascination with an iconic place and time, not to mention the personalities who brought it to life.

Author : Larry J. Zimmerman
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
ISBN 13 : 9780759100251
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Presenting the Past written by Larry J. Zimmerman and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2003 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integrated set of seven volumes designed to teach novice archaeologists and students the basics of doing archaeology.

Author : Paul Bahn
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191642339
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction written by Paul Bahn and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This entertaining Very Short Introduction reflects the enduring popularity of archaeology - a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years. From deserts to jungles, from deep caves to mountain tops, from pebble tools to satellite photographs, from excavation to abstract theory, archaeology interacts with nearly every other discipline in its attempts to reconstruct the past. In this new edition, Paul Bahn brings the text up to date, including information about new discoveries and interpretations in the field, and highlighting the impact of developments such as the potential use of DNA and stable isotopes in teeth, as well the effect technology and science are having on archaeological exploration. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Robert Turner
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752492810
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flint Knapping written by Robert Turner and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flint knapping, which is the shaping of flint or other fracturing stone to manufacture tools, was one of the primary skills used for survival by our prehistoric ancestors. Early mankind once made and used these implements on a daily basis to hunt, prepare food and clothing, to farm, make shelters, and perform all the other tasks required for Stone Age existence. A material that has been with us since earliest times, flint still plays a part in our lives today: it is used in cigarette, gas and barbeque lighters; in some parts of Britain it is a major building material; and many of our beaches have shingle which is just flint by another name. In this informative and original guide, expert Robert Turner explains how flint was used, what tools were made and what they were made for, and provides detailed instruction of how to make them, enabling the reader to replicate their own Stone Age toolkit. Illustrated throughout, Flint Knapping is a journey of archaeological discovery through the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Ages.

Author : Hans Barnard
Publisher : Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press
ISBN 13 : 1950446328
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Archaeology Outside the Box written by Hans Barnard and published by Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press. This book was released on 2022-12-31 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeology Outside the Box makes contemporary archaeology germane to the general public as well as to researchers in other disciplines. In thirty-one richly illustrated chapters, a wide variety of projects is presented by an international group of anthropologists, archaeologists, architects, and artists. These aim to broaden the applicability of archaeology by reflecting on archaeological remains in novel ways, or by addressing contemporary concerns with archaeological theory and research methods. Demonstrating the fascinating and pertinent nature of archaeology, the authors go far beyond its definition as a discipline that unearths objects of ancient material culture. Many chapters also provide arguments relevant to the soul-searching discussions currently taking place within archaeology worldwide and accelerated by the Black Lives Matter movement and the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

Author : Howard Williams
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1789693748
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Archaeology: Arts of Engagement written by Howard Williams and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection, stemming from the 2nd University of Chester Archaeology Student Conference 'Archaeo-Engage: Engaging Communities in Archaeology' (April 2017), provides original perspectives on public archaeology’s current practices and future potentials focusing on art/archaeological media, strategies and subjects.

Author : Mike Pearson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134648448
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theatre/Archaeology written by Mike Pearson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theatre/Archaeology is a provocative challenge to disciplinary practice and intellectual boundaries. It brings together radical proposals in both archaeological and performance theory to generate a startlingly original and intriguing methodological framework.