Archaeology
Archaeology And Folklore
Folklore and archaeology are traditionally seen as taking very different approaches to the significance of ancient and historic monuments and to the interpretation of life in the past.
Archaeologies Of Sexuality
Status, age and gender have long been accepted aspects of archaeological enquiry, yet it is only recently that archaeologists have started seriously to consider the role of sex and sexuality in their studies.
Miletos
Miletos, on the coast of Asia Minor, was one of the most important of the Greek poleis - a key economic power as well as a centre of philosophy and learning.
The Texture of Industry
While historians have given ample attention to stories of entrepreneurship, invention, and labor conflict, they have told us little about actual work-places and how people worked. Workers seldom wrote about their daily employment.
Water Management in Ancient Greek Cities
Focusing on the Mediterranean area where water management is crucial, this pioneering study is the first to show how the supply, distribution, and drainage of water contributed to the urbanization of ancient cities.
Archaeology in British Towns
Over the last 25 years, archaeology has revolutionized our knowledge of the early history of towns in Britain.
Conflict in the Archaeology of Living Traditions
Conflict in the archaeology of living traditions addresses some of the most controversial issues in the pursuit of archaeology and anthropology today: models and concepts of evolution; selectivity in what is rated 'worthwhile' for purposes of academic research and study; the prof
Urban Society in Roman Italy
This collection of original essays focuses upon Roman Italy where, with over 400 cities, urbanization was at the very centre of Italian civilization.
Excavating Women
This work discusses the careers of women archaeologists such as Dorothy Garrod, Hannah Rydh and Marija Gimbutas, all of whom are now famous within the field of archaeology. It also focuses on lesser-known personalities who have done important archaeological work.
Monuments and Landscape in Atlantic Europe
Atlantic Europe is the zone par excellence of megalithic monuments, which encompass a wide range of earthern and stone constructions from impressive stone circles to modest chambered tombs.