Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
An amazing new find is expanding our understanding of Maya Blue—one of the most enigmatic and enduring pigments of the ancient world. Dean E. Arnold, adjunct curator of anthropology at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and professor…
Uncovering America’s First War is the definitive study of one of the most important places in the US Southwest: the ancestral Tiwa village of Piedras Marcadas Pueblo. by: Matthew F. Schmader Publisher: University of New Mexico Press Publication date: April 1,…
Christine Lehnen’s illuminating investigation of a past where women enjoyed a more egalitarian life is explored through bioarchaeological methods in Remembering Women: Lessons from the Ancient World (19th June 2025). Publisher: Icon Books Publication date: 19 Jun 2025 Language: English Hardcover:…
The Incas, renowned for their vast empire and sophisticated culture, controlled their expansive territory through a strategic combination of military dominance and religious authority. Central to their rituals was the use of ceramics, which not only served practical purposes but…
Manx National Heritage presents the culmination of a decade-long excavation project with the publication of ‘Rushen Abbey: 100 years of excavation’ by Dr. Peter Davey. This significant work sheds light on the rich history of Rushen Abbey, one of the…
The possible final resting place of Cerdic, the enigmatic founder of the Kingdom of Wessex and a pivotal figure in post-Roman British history, has emerged more than a millennium after it was named in an ancient royal charter. Cerdic, often…
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable assortment of medieval artifacts, notably a collection of Viking combs, during extensive excavations in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The excavations, spanning from 1974 to 1994, yielded a treasure trove of 1,341 bone and antler objects, along…
Ancient Egypt’s healthcare system, described as “advanced and successful” by researchers Rosalie David and Roger Forshaw in their new book, “Medicine and Healing Practices in Ancient Egypt,” offers a unique perspective on the practices that thrived in the land of…
“The Archaeology of Knowledge” by Michel Foucault Foucault explores the nature of knowledge and how it is constructed, challenging traditional archaeological approaches. He examines the relationship between power, discourse, and archaeology, providing valuable insights into the interpretation of archaeological data.…
