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Water in Ancient Mediterranean Households (Global Perspectives on Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology)
Par Rick Bonnie, Patrik Klingborg. 2024
This book provides the first detailed study of the water supply of households in antiquity. Chapters explore settings from Classical…
Greece to the Late Roman Empire across a wide variety of environments, from dry deserts and moderate Mediterranean zones to wet and temperate climates further north.The different case studies presented in each chapter are united by three intimately interconnected aspects. The first, rainwater harvesting in cisterns, provides detailed techno-hydraulic investigations of the household water supply systems. The second aspect, households and water at the margins, stresses how domestic water supply systems were successfully adapted to unusually harsh environmental conditions. The third, other waters for houses, focuses on other types of water supply systems (rivers, water-bearers, stepped pools, wells) and their life biographies. As shown by the different chapters, a careful study of a household’s water supply is a rich source of evidence for understanding everyday decisions, anxieties, and changes in life. They also build towards a greater understanding of the social inequalities that are at play in the ancient Mediterranean and beyond, providing a wealth of new research to greatly augment our understanding of water as a resource in the ancient Mediterranean.Providing a new and important perspective on a central part of everyday life in the ancient world, this book is aimed at archaeologists and historians of the ancient Mediterranean, notably the Greek and Roman worlds, especially those with an interest in ancient households and water culture.Nur im Museum ist es möglich, in wenigen Schritten Milliarden Jahre Evolution, Menschheits- oder Technikgeschichte hinter sich zu bringen. Auf…
dem Weg durch fast 14 Milliarden Jahre stellt dieses Buch auf kurzweilige Art Museen und das in ihnen präsentierte Wissen vor. In zwanzig Stationen geht es vom Urknall über die Entstehung der Erde und des Lebens, zur Gründung erster Königreiche, zu Kleopatra, Luther und den Menschenrechten, zu Napoleon, Computern und dem Klimawandel. Man erfährt, warum Kuh und Wal so nahe Verwandte sind, warum die Preußen schon lange vor dem Berliner Hauptstadt-Flughafen ruinöse Bauprojekte realisierten und ob wir Menschen die Chance haben, jemals eine Supernova mit bloßen Augen zu sehen. Auf dieser unterhaltsamen Reise durch Raum und Zeit geht es aber auch um die Museen selbst, ihre Entstehungsgeschichten und ihre oft exzentrischen Gründer – unter denen einer die Wildtiere kurzerhand selbst erschoss, die er ausstellen wollte, während ein anderer kistenweise Landkarten und Bücher aus Japan stahl, bevor Stürme ihn zurück an die Küste warfen, oder jener dritte, der sich inmitten seiner Ausstellungsfläche begraben ließ und dort noch immer liegt. In diesem Buch vergehen (fast) 14 Milliarden Jahre wie im Flug.A United Europe of Things: Portable Material Culture across Medieval Europe (Themes in Contemporary Archaeology)
Par Jakub Sawicki, Michael Lewis, Mária Vargha. 2023
This volume studies high and late medieval material culture in a Pan-European context. The idea of ‘unity of culture’ in…
Medieval Latin Europe is well known in historical texts, especially when it concerns the so-called ‘Europe North of the Alps’. This book investigates the similarities and differences in material culture between areas, regions and political entities and opens the dialogue for a more interregional discussion. The editors acknowledge that there are numerous challenges in understanding the phenomenon the volume addresses, the fundamental one being defining (or even redefining) a common material culture of Europe. Important in determining this is greater appreciation of how objects reflect interactions between peoples, both local and foreign, which can be driven by a variety of factors, including trade, conflict and diplomacy etc. But just as important is observing the differences between ‘things’ across Europe, reflecting developments and transformations its cultural, social and economic history. These works are traditionally presented in isolation or at the local level, maybe even in very specialized tomes, as often it is thought their observation are not relevant to wider discourses. Conversely, what is clear, however, is that by interconnecting these seemingly introvert studies of specific artefact types or sites etc., readers can better appreciate the similarities and differences in material culture across Europe. This book is of interest to researchers in archaeology and material culture.Living Ruins: Native Engagements with Past Materialities in Contemporary Mesoamerica, Amazonia, and the Andes
Par Philippe Erikson, Valentina Vapnarsky. 2022
Ruins and remnants of the past are endowed with life, rather than mere relics handed down from previous generations. Living…
Ruins explores some of the ways Indigenous people relate to the material remains of human activity and provides an informed and critical stance that nuances and contests institutionalized patrimonialization discourse on vestiges of the past in present landscapes. Ten case studies from the Maya region, Amazonia, and the Andes detail and contextualize narratives, rituals, and a range of practices and attitudes toward different kinds of vestiges. The chapters engage with recently debated issues such as regimes of historicity and knowledge, cultural landscapes, conceptions of personhood and ancestrality, artifacts, and materiality. They focus on Indigenous perspectives rather than mainstream narratives such as those mediated by UNESCO, Hollywood, travel agents, and sometimes even academics. The contributions provide critical analyses alongside a multifaceted account of how people relate to the place/time nexus, expanding our understanding of different ontological conceptualizations of the past and their significance in the present. Living Ruins adds to the lively body of work on the invention of tradition, Indigenous claims on their lands and history, “retrospective ethnogenesis,” and neo-Indianism in a world where tourism, NGOs, and Western essentialism are changing Indigenous attitudes and representations. This book is significant to anyone interested in cultural heritage studies, Amerindian spirituality, and Indigenous engagement with archaeological sites in Latin America. Contributors: Cedric Becquey, Laurence Charlier Zeineddine, Marie Chosson, Pablo Cruz, Philippe Erikson, Antoinette Molinié, Fernando Santos-Granero, Emilie Stoll, Valentina Vapnarsky, Pirjo Kristiina VirtanenThe Epipalaeolithic and Neolithic in the Eastern Fertile Crescent: Revisiting the Hilly Flanks
Par Tobias Richter, Hojjat Darabi. 2024
This volume brings together the latest results and discussions from research carried out in the eastern Fertile Crescent, the so-called…
hilly flanks, and adjacent regions, as well as providing key historical perspectives on earlier fieldwork in the region. The emergence of sedentary food producing societies in southwest Asia ca. 10,000 years ago has been a key research focus for archaeologists since the 1930s. This book provides a balance to the weight of work undertaken in the western Fertile Crescent, namely the Levant and southern Anatolia. This preference has led to a heavy emphasis on these regions in discussions about where, when and how the transition from hunting and gathering to plant cultivation and animal domestication occurred. Chapters assess the role of the eastern Fertile Crescent as a key region in the Neolithization process in southwest Asia, highlighting the key and important contributions people in this region made to the emergence of sedentary farming societies.This book is primarily aimed at academics researching the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture in southwest Asia. It will also be of interest to archaeologists working on this transition in other parts of Eurasia.Conservation of Contemporary Art: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice (Studies in Art, Heritage, Law and the Market #9)
Par Renée van de Vall, Vivian Van Saaze. 2024
This open access book investigates whether and how theoretical findings and insights in contemporary art conservation can be translated into…
the daily work practices of conservators or, vice versa, whether and how the problems and dilemmas encountered in conservation practice can inform broader research questions and projects. For several decades now, the conservation of contemporary art has been a dynamic field of research and reflection. Because of contemporary art’s variable constitution, its care and management calls for a fundamental rethinking of the overall research landscape of museums, heritage institutions, private-sector organizations and universities. At first, this research was primarily pursued by conservation professionals working in or with museums and other heritage organizations, but increasingly academic researchers and universities became involved, for instance through collaborative projects. This book is the result of such collaboration. It sets out to bridge the “gap” between theory and practice by investigating conservation practices as a form of reflection and reflection as a form of practice.Violence and Inequality: An Archaeological History (Path to Open)
Par Thomas P. Leppard, Sarah C. Murray. 2023
Violence and Inequality explores the deep-time archaeological relationship between violence and inequality, focusing on prehistoric archaeology’s contribution to the understanding of…
the human dynamics among coercive force, aggression, and the state. Detailed archaeological case studies within a strong theoretical framework built from historical studies consider the role of coercive violence in trajectories toward complexity, how levels and types of violence can be traced alongside emerging wealth disparities, and the social role of violence. The assumption that violence and its threat buttressed elite social control is now challenged from various perspectives. This volume incorporates new models of the relationship between violence and social inequalities into the archaeology of social complexity, building more complicated and nuanced understandings of how different modes of social violence can militate different types of social constitution. Contributions from a variety of methodological angles—such as the bioarchaeology of health and trauma and radiogenic isotope studies and the aesthetics of violence—use a comparative perspective, drawing on data from the Southwestern US, Bronze Age China, early dynastic Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia, Roman Britain, and the Andes. Violence and Inequality offers an original and deep history of violence and inequality. Understanding the long-term intersection of violence and inequality and how they support or erode one another is of intrinsic importance, making this work significant to the study of archaeology, economic history, and collective action.Dogs: Their Fossil Relatives & Evolutionary History
Par Xiaoming Wang, Richard H. Tedford. 2008
Two noted paleontologists present a detailed portrait of the family Canidae across 40 million years of evolution in this illustrated…
volume. After decades of research and analysis, paleontologists Xiaoming Wang and Richard H. Tedford established the modern framework for understanding the evolutionary relationship of canids. Combining their work with Mauricio Antón's reconstructions of both extinct and extant species, Wang and Tedford now present a nuanced and visually stunning portrait of the origin and evolution of canids. The fossil record of the Canidae, particularly those from their birthplace in North America, are the strongest of their kind among known groups of carnivorans. Such a wonderfully detailed evolutionary history makes the canid an ideal model organism for the mapping of predator behavior and morphological specializations. With its innovative illustrated approach to this important branch of animal and fossil study, Dogs provides an unprecedented reference for anyone interested in the evolution of these fascinating animals.Astonish your friends and family with this incredible collection of mind-boggling facts about the scariest animals ever to walk the…
Earth. This unbelievably fascinating dinosaur book for children will teach you all you need to know about prehistoric animals, like which dinosaur had the sharpest teeth, the longest claws, the smallest brain, the largest droppings, and lots more! Did you know that the largest dinosaur was longer than a tennis court but its babies were no bigger than a newborn human baby? That the smallest dinosaur weighed less than a teaspoon of sugar? Or that the largest flying reptile was as tall as a giraffe, with wings the size of a small plane? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography – plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. - Stunning CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.- Science boxes are illustrated with engaging diagrams.- Photo stories feature additional incredible stories and comparisons.In 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts children can discover the fastest, the slowest, the deadliest, and the downright weirdest dinosaurs ever to roam the planet! This book of mind-blowing dinosaur facts will make the ideal gift for kids who love all things prehistoric, giving a real sense of the colossal scale of dinosaurs and how and where they lived.More in the SeriesIf you like 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts then why not complete the collection? Dive into disgusting facts with 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky.A day in the life of a Triceratops! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers…
to learn all about what happens to a Triceratops when he meets a fierce Tyrannosaurus - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Dinosaur&’s day is a beautifully designed reader all about a day in the life of a Triceratops - and its scary encounter with a deadly Tyrannosaurus!The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the Triceratops, the Tyrannosaurus, and other dinosaurs.My Book of Fossils: A fact-filled guide to prehistoric life (My Book of)
Par Dk, Dean R. Lomax. 2022
Unearth hidden fossils and unleash a new love for all things prehistoric!Learn about the world&’s primeval past through its fascinating…
and wonderful world of fossils. From glistening seashells and mammoth dinosaur teeth to delicate colorful flora, uncover a magnitude of treasures left behind to better understand our primitive past.This intriguing fact-filled guide into ancient times will have you learning about where fossils come from and where they have been found. This primal book about earliest life includes: • A definitive guide to fossils, featuring 50 profiles of the most incredible discoveries in paleontology • A science-focused and fact-packed route into learning about prehistoric life • Top-quality photography to show fossils in fine detail and highlight key features • Age-appropriate with large pictures and clear text • Pronunciation guide for each fossil animal or plant name • Fact files for each featured fossil give the key information, such as size, time period and location This engrossing children's book about fossils and dinosaurs is filled with all you need to know about ancient fossils as well as how to contain recently discovered species. It will help even the biggest fossils fans learn something brand new! This prehistoric book contains remarkably phenomenal photographs that can be studied in detail, as well as pronunciation guides to help with those tricky names.Displayed into plants and animals, there are 50 key fossil profiles, including the beloved favorite dinosaur Triceratops and a magnitude of other remains, like fossil fish teeth. An easy-to-follow visual index provides a quick overview of all the key species in the book, so you can be well on your way to becoming a fossil expert.This is the perfect book for children ages 5 to 7 with a love of fossils and dinosaurs, as well as parents, caregivers and teachers who want a reliable introductory book to fossils and prehistoric life!Be brave as you meet the most incredible creatures to ever walk the Earth in this top-selling book.The ultimate visual…
encyclopedia introduces a huge variety of record-breaking dinosaurs in mind-blowing detail.Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia charts the entire history of life on our planet, from the very first life forms through the range of prehistoric creatures and the diverse species of the Ice Ages. This curious mixture of the weird and wonderful is shown in stunning expert-verified reconstructed images alongside fascinating fact files and additional information about habitat, diet, and behavior. You might already be able to tell your Tyrannosaurus Rex from Triceratops, but have you ever seen horse-eating birds and millipedes the size of crocodiles? Then look no further.Other topics such as evolution, fossilization, and climate change are explored in-depth to build up a complete picture of the dinosaur era.Dinosaur fans and fossil hunters, what are you waiting for?Everything You Need to Know about Dinosaurs (Everything You Need to Know)
Par Dk, John Woodward. 2014
Discover the amazing world of prehistoric reptiles in this book all about dinosaurs for kids.Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive…
into the prehistoric world with Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs. Children will love going back in time and learning about these cold-blooded creatures.Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning about how dinosaurs survived all over the world and how they adapted to their ancient habitats. Discover the anatomy, habitat and behavior of these prehistoric creatures through fascinating facts that children aged 7+ will love reading about. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, this riveting dinosaur book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends!This dinosaur book for children offers:- An introduction to a whole host of dinosaurs including Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Pterodactylus and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex.- Close-ups, quizzes, and games with an exciting take on the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends.- A look at these creatures from all angles – information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as oddities such as which dinosaurs would win in a race, why some dinosaurs were &“boneheads&”, and how scientists uncover the colors of dinosaur feathers. Children aged 7+ can learn all about prehistoric creatures from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Each page contains everything kids need to know, and everything they WANT to find out about dinosaurs!Complete the SeriesThis delightful dinosaur book is part of the Everything You Need to Know series of educational books for children and also includes Everything You Need to Know About Snakes and Everything You Need to Know About Frogs!Join the dig for dinosaurs! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all…
about how dinosaurs were discovered - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Dinosaurs Discovered is a beautifully designed reader all about the history of digging for dinosaurs, and amazing world-wide discoveries The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the history of digging for dinosaurs, and the different dinosaurs we now know about.Dinosaur A to Z
Par Dustin Growick. 2015
A catalog of more than 150 dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures—listed in alphabetical order from Abelisaurus to Zuniceratops—that is perfect…
for children as young as five.Written by American Museum of Natural History educator Dustin Growick, Dinosaur A to Z is a colorful parade of the most exciting creatures that have ever lived and provides a line-up of the biggest, smallest, baddest, nicest, scaliest, and everything-in-between dinosaurs that have been discovered to date, as well as other prehistoric creatures of the air, land, and sea. Specially commissioned CGI images of children alongside the dinosaurs illustrate exactly how big—or small—each one was in comparison, and children can learn how to pronounce dinosaur names and discover the meaning behind each, and learn about different dinosaur shapes, sizes, and meals.Dinosaur A to Z is the perfect first visual dictionary for little dinosaur enthusiasts.My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life: Animals and plants to amaze, surprise, and astonish! (My Book of)
Par Dk, Dean R. Lomax. 2021
Take a journey back in time to discover the incredible plants and animals of prehistoric Earth. It&’s the ultimate first…
dinosaur book for young readers!From the first living cells to fearsome dinosaurs and giant mammals, this children&’s book brings your budding paleontologist face-to-face with these awe-inspiring creatures! Inside the pages of this dinosaur encyclopedia from DK Books, you&’ll discover: • Large pictures and clear, jargon-free text • A handy, pronunciation guide for each animal or plant • Visual index arranged chronologically, so species can be found quickly • Detailed profiles of each featured species with key information and fun facts such as size, time period, and location Little dinosaur lovers will be captivated by the amazing range of prehistoric beasts on display! Detailed artworks bring the past to life, painting a spectacular portrait of the supersized, the scary, and the downright bizarre animals and plants that inhabited Earth in ancient times. Throughout the pages of this fascinating prehistoric book, you&’ll discover how the Earth has changed over time, why fossils formed, and the arrival of early humans. A pronunciation guide helps kids with tricky names and encourages early learning and language development. The helpful visual index provides a quick overview of every species in the book.Learn more about prehistoric animals and plants through detailed profiles of 50 key species. Your little one will love reading about famous favorites such as the mighty Tyrannosaurus and the huge Woolly Mammoths! They will also get to know lesser-known dinosaurs, including sail-backed Dimetrodon and airplane-sized pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus. These profiles are jargon-free and based on the latest science. The Prehistoric World Awaits! Packed with jaw-dropping images, fascinating facts, and straightforward explanations, it&’s the perfect gift for children aged 5 to 8 with a love of prehistoric beasts and dinosaurs.Explore the exciting world of dinosaursWhether you're a dinosaur fan or just simply enjoy practical, hands-on projects, this ebook combines…
creativity with a prehistoric twist. Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will inspire imaginative minds and bring the dinosaur world to life!Perfect for kids who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), Dinosaur Lab features activities that cover many aspects of prehistoric life, from the evolution of dinosaurs to what might have caused them to die out. You'll combine science and math with art and craft by making your own dinosaur fossils; constructing a 3-D diorama to learn about the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras; designing a fearsome Triceratops mask; hatching your own mini dinosaur out of a bath bomb; and even creating a meteorite-impact experiment to find out how dinosaurs may have become extinct! Throughout the ebook, there are information boxes with incredible facts about the prehistoric world, and panels to explain how the skills you've learned are used in the real world. Dinosaur Lab is the perfect package for creative kids who are interested in making dinosaurs roar back to life.A charming children's encyclopedia that takes you back in time to discover the prehistoric world!The world is so much bigger…
than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, who want to know everything there is to know about dinosaurs! Easily accessible to young readers through a balance of striking images and conversational, age-appropriate text, this dinosaur encyclopedia will tap into every child&’s natural curiosity and answer all their biggest questions about this amazing lost world.Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this exciting kid&’s encyclopedia includes everything from an in-depth exploration of the triassic, jurassic, and cretaceous periods and how fossils are made, to detailed profiles of popular dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus, to more unfamiliar species such as Microraptor, Guanlong, and Spinosaurus .Celebrate your child&’s curiosity as they:- Read hundreds of exciting dinosaur facts- Learn a large range of both familiar and unfamiliar dinosaurs- Discover charming illustrations and dynamic paleoartOur dinosaur encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations, fun fact files and educational stats covering a wide range of dinosaurs. Subjects include The Prehistoric World, Discover the Dinosaurs, Clues from the Past and Reference galleries – sending readers back through time on their quest for knowledge. Feature spreads include a fact file of essential stats about each dinosaur that includes size, diet, and period, as well as a handy pronunciation guide for those tricky-to-say names.Encourage early learners to go on a journey into the past to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether shared reading with the family, or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for all young dino hunters. Tell the story of the prehistoric world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the SeriesMy Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs is part of the educational kid&’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them dive into the deep blue with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Oceans.A day in the life of a Triceratops! Make reading in Spanish and English your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled…
nonfiction.Use your bilingual reading superpowers to learn all about what happens to a Triceratops when he meets a fierce Tyrannosaurus - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Dinosaur&’s Day - El día de un dinosaurio is a beautifully designed reader all about a day in the life of a Triceratops - and its scary encounter with a deadly Tyrannosaurus!The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills in Spanish and English. Children will love to find out about the Triceratops, the Tyrannosaurus, and other dinosaurs.Get to know more than 100 of the world&’s favorite dinosaurs and other prehistoric life forms with this essential illustrated…
introduction.This must-have first book on dinosaurs and other ancient creatures is filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page, perfect for early readers who want to know more about the life that once roamed our planet. The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life includes the earliest life that appeared in the ocean, to the giant dinosaurs, and the wonderfully weird mammals that followed them. Children aged 3-5 can discover a huge variety of organisms that are shown within the three chapters, which cover the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. With old favorites, such as Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, as well as new discoveries, including Yi and Changmiania, there is something for every young fan of the primeval world.Inside the pages of this exciting dinosaur book, you&’ll find:- An introduction to the essential information about each prehistoric species in a friendly, accessible way.- Beautiful and accurate illustrations combined with introductory reference text about a wide variety of dinosaurs and other ancient plants and animals.- Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud – perfect for parents, carers, and children to enjoy at bedtime. - A one-hit introduction to prehistoric life, featuring more than 100 animals - an essential addition to every 3–5 year old&’s library.This exciting dinosaur guide helps to develop an early understanding of the prehistoric world for little ones and clearly explains the key features of each animal or plant, as well as how to say their names. A timeless gift book, this is a must-have for parents, carers, and educators who want to introduce core dinosaur knowledge at a young age in a fun and engaging way.