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The first comprehensive book about Chillingham in
Northumberland-its unique wild cattle, its historic castle and
church, and the family associated with them since the twelfth
century. Julius Caesar admired the cattle's ancestors for their
brute strength, Sir Walter Scott immortalised them. They were
painted by Sir Edwin Landseer and Archibald Thorburn, and depicted
at their best by Thomas Bewick, the master engraver. Darwin studied
them and wrote about them in the 'Descent of Man'. The historian
Simon Schama described the Chillingham cattle as "the great,
perhaps the greatest icon of British natural history". The Castle's
history is chequered and the nobles who lived there even more so.
Incest, adultery, witchcraft, torture, kingmakers and traitors, a
cricketer and a cowboy are all part of its history, resulting in
its modern reputation for cruel and benign ghosts still regularly
seen in the castle. Founded around 1184, the country church, in its
simplicity hides a fifteenth-century tomb described as "one of the
finest such monuments in the country outside a cathedral". Edited
by Dr Paul G. Bahn and Vera Mutimer, with a foreword by HRH Prince
Charles, the Prince of Wales.
New to this Edition * Updated treatment of postcolonial approaches
and indigenous archaeology, with coverage of the ontological turn
in archaeology, and new examples of community archaeology in
southern Africa and Australia. * New discoveries and research
across the globe, such as archaeological evidence of social
hierarchies at the ancient city of Liangzhu, China, and recent
evidence of Neanderthal art in France and Spain. * A more inclusive
picture of archaeology, raising the profile of women in the
discipline's history, and describing the development of archaeology
in China and Japan. * In Chapter Five, updated treatment of social
organization, with critical evaluations of Service's model, and new
coverage of heterarchies. * New box features include: forensic
archaeology; change in the Amazon; ancient microbes;
paleoproteomics; Must Farm; evidence of feasting at Stonehenge;
Neanderthal art; and ceramic styles and learning. * New book
design, including, for each chapter, distinct introductions that
offer a general overview of each topic covered.
Global in perspective and covering over four million years of
history, this accessible volume provides a chronological account of
both the development of the human race and the order in which
modern societies have made discoveries about their ancient past.
Beginning deep in prehistory, it takes in all the great
archaeological sites of the world as it advances to the present
day. A masterful combination of succinct analysis and driving
narrative, Archaeology: The Whole Story also addresses the
questions that inevitably arise as we gradually learn more about
the history of our species: what are we? Where did we come from?
What inspired us to start building, writing and all the other
activities that we traditionally regard as exclusively human? A
concluding section explains how we know what we know: for example,
how seventeen prehistoric shrines were discovered around Stonehenge
using magnetometers, ground-penetrating radars, and 3D laser
scanners; and how DNA analysis enabled us to identify some bones
discovered beneath a car park in Leicester as the remains of a
fifteenth-century king of England. Written by an international team
of archaeological experts and richly illustrated throughout,
Archaeology: The Whole Story offers an unparalleled insight into
the origins of humankind.
From two of the best-known archaeological writers in the trade,
this outstanding resource provides a thorough survey of the key
ideas in archaeology, and how they impact on archaeological
thinking and method. Clearly written, and easy to follow,
Archaeology: The Key Concepts collates entries written specifically
by field specialists, and each entry offers a definition of the
term, its origins and development, and all the major figures
involved in the area. The entries include: thinking about landscape
archaeology of cult and religion cultural evolution concepts of
time urban societies the antiquity of humankind archaeology of
gender feminist archaeology experimental archaeology multiregional
evolution. With guides to further reading, extensive
cross-referencing, and accessibly written for even beginner
students, this book is a superb guide for anyone studying,
teaching, or with any interest in this fascinating subject.
The History of Archaeology: An Introduction provides global
coverage with chapters devoted to particular regions of the world.
The regional approach allows readers to understand the similarities
and differences in the history of and approach to archaeology in
various parts of the world. Each chapter is written by a specialist
scholar with experience of the region concerned. Thus the book
focuses on the earliest beginnings of archaeology in different
parts of the world, and how it developed from being a pastime for
antiquarians and collectors to a serious attempt to obtain
information about past societies. Woven into the text are various
boxes that explore key archaeologists, sites and important
discoveries in the history of archaeology enriching the story of
the discipline's development. With such far ranging coverage,
including an exploration of the little covered development of
Russian and Chinese archaeology, The History of Archaeology is the
perfect introduction to the history of archaeology for the
interested reader and student alike.
The History of Archaeology: An Introduction provides global
coverage with chapters devoted to particular regions of the world.
The regional approach allows readers to understand the similarities
and differences in the history of and approach to archaeology in
various parts of the world. Each chapter is written by a specialist
scholar with experience of the region concerned. Thus the book
focuses on the earliest beginnings of archaeology in different
parts of the world, and how it developed from being a pastime for
antiquarians and collectors to a serious attempt to obtain
information about past societies. Woven into the text are various
boxes that explore key archaeologists, sites and important
discoveries in the history of archaeology enriching the story of
the discipline's development. With such far ranging coverage,
including an exploration of the little covered development of
Russian and Chinese archaeology, The History of Archaeology is the
perfect introduction to the history of archaeology for the
interested reader and student alike.
Tired of the airbrushed images of archaeologists in TV
documentaries? Want the dirt on what REALLY happens on a dig? Paul
Bahn has collected dozens of fun tales from the trenches to
illuminate what actually occurs when archaeologists go into the
field. He reveals startling episodes with dangerous situations,
other dangerous archaeologists (sometimes unclothed), dangerous
animals large and small, and cans of beer large and small. The
stories that don't appear in the official reports have made their
way into this small, humorous volume. Includes cartoons by noted
illustrator Bill Tidy.
The Cambridge World Prehistory provides a systematic and
authoritative examination of the prehistory of every region around
the world from the early days of human origins in Africa two
million years ago to the beginnings of written history, which in
some areas started only two centuries ago. Written by a team of
leading international scholars, the volumes include both
traditional topics and cutting-edge approaches, such as
archaeolinguistics and molecular genetics, and examine the
essential questions of human development around the world. The
volumes are organized geographically, exploring the evolution of
hominins and their expansion from Africa, as well as the formation
of states and development in each region of different technologies
such as seafaring, metallurgy, and food production. The Cambridge
World Prehistory reveals a rich and complex history of the world.
It will be an invaluable resource for any student or scholar of
archaeology and related disciplines looking to research a
particular topic, tradition, region, or period within prehistory.
Where do we find the world's very first art? When, and why, did
people begin experimenting with different materials, forms and
colours? Were our once-cousins, the Neanderthals, also capable of
creating art? Prehistorians have been asking these questions of our
ancestors for decades, but only very recently, with the development
of cutting-edge scientific and archaeological techniques, have we
been able to piece together the first chapter in the story of art.
Overturning the traditional Eurocentric vision of our artistic
origins, which has focused almost exclusively on the Franco-Spanish
cave art, Paul Bahn and Michel Lorblanchet take the reader on a
search for the earliest art across the whole world. They show that
our earliest ancestors were far from being the creatively
impoverished primitives of past accounts, and Europe was by no
means the only 'cradle' of art; the artistic impulse developed in
the human mind wherever it travelled. The long universal history of
art mirrors the development of humanity.
In this revised and updated edition of Archaeology: A Very Short
Introduction, Paul Bahn presents an engaging introduction and a
superb overview of a field that embraces everything from the cave
art of Lascaux to the great stone heads of Easter Island. This
entertaining introduction reflects the enduring popularity of
archaeology--a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and
academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and spans some
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, Bahn brings his text completely up to date,
including information about recent 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, from nuclear imaging to GPS. Bahn also shows how
archaeologists have contributed to some of the most prominent
debates of our age, such as the role of climate change, the effects
of rises in sea-level, and the possibility of global warming. This
edition also includes updated suggestions for further reading.
Everyday Life in the Ice Age is the first attempt to present a
truly complete, balanced and realistic picture of life during the
last Ice Age, with its many problems and challenges, while
dispelling many of the myths and inaccuracies about our early
ancestors. One of the most common questions asked by visitors to
Europe's decorated caves is 'What was life like for these people?'
No previous book has ever managed to answer this question, and most
studies of the period are aimed entirely at academics, tending to
focus on tool-types rather than what the tools were used for. Women
and children are almost invisible in these studies. The book
examines all aspects of the lives of biologically modern humans in
Europe from about 40,000 to 12,000 years ago, the period known as
the Last Ice Age, a time of radical change in climate and
environment. It explores how people were able to cope with and
adapt to the often rapid alterations in their circumstances. Elle
Clifford's background in Social Psychology brings important
insights into aspects of the past which are never normally
discussed - domestic and family life, pregnancy and child-rearing,
and care of the sick and elderly. The book is aimed not only at
students and specialists, but also and especially the interested
public, for whom the most interesting questions are: How were they
like us? and what behaviours do we share?
This is the third in the five-yearly series of surveys of what is
happening in rock art studies around the world. As always, the
texts reflect something of the great differences in approach and
emphasis that exist in different regions. The volume presents
examples from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the New World. During the
period in question, 1999 to 2004, there have been few major events,
although in the field of Pleistocene art many new discoveries have
been made, and a new country added to the select list of those with
Ice Age cave art. Some regions such as North Africa and the former
USSR have seen a tremendous amount of activity, focusing not only
on recording but also on chronology, and the conservation of sites.
With the global increase of tourism, the management of rock art
sites that are accessible to the public is a theme of ever-growing
importance.
In the late-19th and early-20th centuries, as China opened its
doors to the rest of the world, Western archaeologists introduced
new field methods that led to important discoveries and the
establishment of scientific bodies of research. However, as China
turned in on itself from 1949 to 1990, Chinese archaeology entered
a dark age. Today, in an era of cooperation, the splendours and
achievements of ancient China are revealed to modern eyes.
The Mughal empire dominated India for three centuries, rivalling
the greatest rulers of Europe and the East in its power and
splendour. Under such enlightened patrons as Akbar the Great in the
16th century and Jahangir and Shah Jahan in the 17th century, this
vast muslim empire produced paintings of technical excellence and
architecture of exceptional quality, such as the Taj Mahal.
However, in the 19th century, internal divisions, weak emperors and
the expanding British presence led to its decline. Using memoirs
written by the rulers themselves, miniature paintings and
architectural drawings, Mughal India reveals the achievements of
this great empire.
This is the fourth in the five-yearly series of surveys of what is
happening in rock art studies around the world. The aims are to
present a synthesis of the status of rock art research in different
regions of the world, provide information about recent projects,
publications, prevailing research objectives and methods, and
enable rock art researchers to relate their findings in a specific
region to mainstream research results. As always, the texts reflect
something of the great differences in approach and emphasis that
exist in different regions, presenting examples from Europe, Asia,
Africa, and the New World. Not all rock art areas are covered but
some of the gaps in previous volumes have been filled. Papers
consider the distribution of sites, chronology, interpretation, new
surveys and publications, management and site conservation. Rock
art studies are going through a period of scientific and
technological development which will have an enormous impact on the
quality of recording and dissemination. At the same time, many
authors are concerned by problems of preservation and vandalism,
and underline the crucial importance of educating local people, and
the young, about the importance of this fragile and finite
heritage. This aspect too will be of increasing importance in years
to come.
From two of the best-known archaeological writers in the trade,
this outstanding resource provides a thorough survey of the key
ideas in archaeology, and how they impact on archaeological
thinking and method. Clearly written, and easy to follow,
Archaeology: The Key Concepts collates entries written specifically
by field specialists, and each entry offers a definition of the
term, its origins and development, and all the major figures
involved in the area. The entries include: thinking about landscape
archaeology of cult and religion cultural evolution concepts of
time urban societies the antiquity of humankind archaeology of
gender feminist archaeology experimental archaeology multiregional
evolution. With guides to further reading, extensive
cross-referencing, and accessibly written for even beginner
students, this book is a superb guide for anyone studying,
teaching, or with any interest in this fascinating subject.
Rock Art Studies: News of the World VI, like the previous editions
in the series, covers rock art research and management all over the
world over a five-year period, in this case, the years 2015 to 2019
inclusive. The current volume once again shows the wide variety of
approaches that have been taken in different parts of the world and
reflects the expansion and diversification of perspectives and
research questions. One constant has been the impact of new
techniques of recording rock art. This is especially evident in the
realm of computer enhancement of the frequently faded and weathered
rock imagery. As has been the case in past volumes, this collection
of papers includes all of the latest discoveries, including in
areas hitherto not known to contain rock art. While relatively
little has happened in some areas, a great deal has occurred in
others. Rock art studies continue to go through a period of intense
scientific and technological development, but at the same time -
due to the problems of preservation and vandalism - it is crucial
to educate local people and the young about the importance of this
fragile heritage.
This is the fifth volume in the series Rock Art Studies: News of
the World. Like the previous editions, it covers rock art research
and management across the globe over a five-year period, in this
case the years 2010 to 2014 inclusive. The current volume once
again shows the wide variety of approaches that have been taken in
different parts of the world, although one constant has been the
impact of new techniques of recording rock art. This is especially
evident in the realm of computer enhancement of the frequently
faded and weathered rock imagery that is the subject of our study.
As has been the case in past volumes, this collection of papers
includes all of the latest discoveries, including in areas hitherto
not known to contain rock art. The latest dating research reported
in this fifth volume, sometimes returning surprisingly early
results, serves to extend our knowledge of the age of rock art as
well as highlight the limits of current models for its development
around the world.
Professor Rodrigo de Balbin has played a major role in advancing
our knowledge of Palaeolithic art, and the occasion of his
retirement provides an excellent opportunity to assess the value of
prehistoric art studies as a factor in the study of the culture of
those human groups which produced this imagery. The diverse papers
in this volume, published in Professor de Balbin's honour, cover a
wide variety of the decorated caves which traditionally defined
Palaeolithic art, as well as the open-air art of the period, a
subject in which he has done pioneering work at Siega Verde and
elsewhere. The result is a new and more realistic assessment of the
social and symbolic framework of human groups from 40,000 BP
onwards.
Alexander Marshack single-handedly revolutionized the field of
Paleolithic art research. His astounding photographs of portable
art objects caused us to see them with fresh eyes, to ask new
questions, and to understand their technology and production far
more precisely; and his pioneering use of infrared and ultraviolet
light in the caves revealed startling new facts about the
paintings. In addition, he carried out important, provocative and
challenging work on archaeoastronomy, calendar sticks, female
imagery, and other topics. Alexander Marshack was able to do what
nobody else ever had before, or perhaps ever will again - i.e.
travel all over Europe, visiting not only many decorated caves but
also all the portable art objects scattered throughout the
continent, including Russia. This unique experience and knowledge,
together with his unrivalled and amazing documentation of all this
material, made him by far the USA's foremost specialist in
Paleolithic imagery. To honor his memory, in this book, scholars
from many parts of the world contribute papers about some of the
many problems that interested him and to which he made such a
massive contribution.
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