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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
"The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Archaeology represents a new way of conceiving of the relationship between archaeology and biblical studies that allows the results of a wide cross-section of excavations and regional studies to contribute to the interpretation of the biblical text through an elucidation of the lifeways of the ancient world. The connection between archaeology and the Bible was forged by the discoveries of the nineteenth century,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"In May 1940, as the German army blitzes Europe and Parisians flee their city, the chief curator of the Musée de l'Armée is ordered to get a mysterious piece of cargo out of the country. When he arrives at the port of Le Havre and learns that his intended ship has been sunk, he places the object on a decrepit steamer that sails out under German fire. In the present day, Dirk Pitt and the NUMA agency are on a diving expedition in the English Channel...
Author
Publisher
Harper Muse
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
399 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Rumored to reside in the mysterious Tomb of the Five Ladies, the Serpent's Crown will only be found by solving a seemingly impossible riddle that will open the tomb -- and the organization believes that one of the Ford daughters holds the key to deciphering the code. What was supposed to be an elegant debutante ball for elder sister Lila quickly turns sinister when Tess is kidnapped and put on a ship across the Atlantic. When Lila and her father...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Recent stunning discoveries are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished there for centuries. Dense settlements indicate populations in the millions, supported by sophisticated agricultural systems, while huge geometric earthworks and roadways bear witness to complex religious ideas and social networks.
Author
Language
English
Description
Archaeologist Dr. Socorro "Corrie" Mejía has a bone to pick. Literally. It's been Corrie's life goal to lead an expedition deep into the Mexican jungle in search of the long-lost remains of her ancestor, Chimalli, an ancient warrior of the Aztec empire. But when she is invited to join an all-expenses-paid dig to do just that, Corrie is sure it's too good to be true... and she's right. As the world-renowned expert on Chimalli, by rights Corrie should...
6) Argylle
Author
Language
English
Description
"A luxury train speeding towards Moscow and a date with destiny. A CIA plane downed in the jungles of the Golden Triangle. A Nazi hoard entombed in the remote mountains of South-West Poland. A missing treasure, the eighth wonder of the world, lost for seven decades. One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most...
Author
Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
408 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology is a reference resource for anyone interested in archaeology and its relevance to biblical, theological, and apologetic studies. This handbook provides readers with a wealth of information that complements and supplements the historical context of the Bible. The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology includes an introduction to the field of archaeology for readers who might not be familiar with the...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 476 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Marking the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's spectacular tomb, its incredible treasures are revealed as never before. In 1922, after fifteen years of searching, archaeologists finally discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun. There, buried alongside the king's mummy, they found more than 5,000 unique objects, each with a story to tell about ancient life. Tutankhamun's spectacular gold mask is justifiably famous, but the rest of...
Author
Series
Kylar Chronicles volume 1
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. He's determined not to kill again, but an impending amnesty will pardon the one murderer he can't let walk free. He promises himself this is the last time. One last hit to tie up the loose ends of his old, lost life. But Kylar's best, and maybe only, friend, the High King Logan Gyre, needs him. To protect a fragile peace, Logan's new kingdom, and the king's twin sons, he needs...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First St. Martin's Griffin edition.
Physical Desc
xxxi, 304 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, genealogical tables ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
The mystery of who Richard III really was has fascinated historians for centuries. In 2013, the remains of a man with a curving spine, who possible was killed in battle, were discovered underneath the paving of a parking lot in Leicester, England. Langley led the team of who uncovered the remains, certain that she had found the bones of the monarch. DNA verification later confirmed that the skeleton was, indeed, that of King Richard III. Langley and...
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Series
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
xxii, 402 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book argues that the current understanding of North America's past was created as a tool of nationalism, and that it required the misappropriation of Indigenous histories. In the United States and Mexico, the Indigenous past was repurposed as American history while at the same time used to erase and denigrate Native peoples, a legacy that continues when we repeat these narratives"--
Author
Publisher
T&H
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Paperback edition.
Physical Desc
400 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"The story of the land that became Scotland is one of dramatic geological events and impressive human endeavour. The narrative ranges from the great thaw at the end of the Ice Age that shaped Scotland's magnificent landscape through the megalith builders, the Celts and the Picts, to the ascension of King Constantine II. Rounding out the account is a selection of carefully chosen colour photographs that give a strong sense of the Scottish landscape...
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Series
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
x, 178 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Native Americans have occupied the mountains of northwestern North Carolina for around 14,000 years. This book tells the story of their lives, adaptations, responses to climate change, and ultimately, the devastation brought on by encounters with Europeans. After a brief introduction to archaeology, the book covers each time period, chapter by chapter, beginning with the Paleoindian period in the Ice Age and ending with the arrival of Daniel Boone...
Series
Publisher
The University of Alabama Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
ix, 237 pages : black and white illustrations, maps, charts ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Archaeological case studies that explore the rituals and cultural significance of foods in the southeastern United States Understanding and explaining societal rules surrounding food and foodways have been the foci of anthropological studies since the early days of the discipline. Baking, Bourbon, and Black Drink: Foodways Archaeology in the American Southeast, however, is the first collection devoted exclusively to southeastern foodways analyzed...
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Series
Jamestown 350th anniversary historical booklet volume no. 23
Publisher
Virginia 350th Anniversary Celebration Corp
Pub. Date
1957
Physical Desc
78 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (approximately 240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It follows the brilliant engineers, bold politicians, and cutting-edge artists who draw upon Native tradition to build a better 21st century. Each hour explores a core tenet of Native American heritage: the power of Indigenous design, how language and artistry fuel the soul, the diverse ways Native women lead, and the resilience of the warrior spirit. Brought to life with dynamic stories of the here and now, the series launches an active dialogue...
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