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In How War Began, author Keith F. Otterbein draws on primate behavior research, archaeological research, data gathered from the Human Relations Area Files and a career spent in research and reflection on war to argue for two separate origins. He identifies two types of military organization: one which developed two million years ago at the dawn of humankind, wherever groups of hunters met and a second which developed some 5,000 years ago, in four identifiable regions, when the first states arose and proceeded to embark upon military conquests.

Questo audiolibro parla di un'invenzione ancora avvolta nel mistero: la scrittura. È ormai quasi sicuro che sia stata concepita da zero più volte nella storia. Ma come si è arrivati a questa rivoluzione? Che cosa ci ha portato a scrivere? Per aiutarci a svelare questo arcano, Silvia Ferrara ci guida alla scoperta delle scritture inventate dal nulla e di quelle rimaste indecifrate fino a oggi, non solo tra i segreti della storia, ma anche nei meandri della nostra mente. Cina, Egitto, Messico, Mesopotamia, Cipro e Creta.

The story of the making, loss, and recovery of some of the greatest treasures of antiquity, raising questions about ancient mosaic art and its creation, the work of archaeology, and museum practice. In 1932, after years of fundraising and flurries of letters back and forth, an archaeological...

Imagine you are a hunter-gatherer some 12,000 years ago. You've got a choice - carry on foraging or plant a few seeds and move to one of those new-fangled settlements down the valley. What you won't know is that urban life is short and riddled with dozens of new diseases; your children will be shorter and sicklier than you are; they'll be plagued with gum disease and stand a decent chance of violent death at the point of a spear. Why would anyone choose this? But choose they did.

For anyone who ever wanted to be an archaeologist, Ian Graham could be a hero. This lively memoir chronicles Graham's career as the "last explorer" and a fierce advocate for the protection and preservation of Maya sites and monuments across Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. It is also full of adventure and high society, for the self-deprecating Graham traveled to remote lands such as Afghanistan in wonderful company.

Facing an insurmountable deficit in resources compared to the Union navy, the Confederacy resorted to unorthodox forms of warfare to combat enemy forces. Perhaps the most energetic and effective torpedo corps and secret service company organized during the American Civil War, the Singer Secret Service Corps, led by Texan inventor and entrepreneur Edgar Collins Singer, developed and deployed submarines, underwater weaponry, and explosive devices.

This book contains a glimpse into the lives of multiple historical figures that have escaped common knowledge and many historical texts. Here's an inescapable fact: you will need to dig deeper when learning about these people, but you will come out introduced to droves of new personalities. If you do not find yourself wanting to know more, we have done you a disservice, but we guarantee you that your interest will be piqued.

A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘A diligent historian and a superb writer’ THE TIMES A gripping new history of the making of England as a nation. In December 1642, during the Civil War, Parliamentarian troops stormed Winchester Cathedral and smashed ten beautifully decorated wooden chests...

Una civilización robada de los libros de historia. La obsesión de un multimillonario por desentrañar sus secretos. Una hermandad decidida a ocultar la verdad. Y el tiempo se agota. Sólo algunos saben qué fue lo que eliminó a los antiguos habitantes de la Atlántida, cuya existencia misma es un secreto por el cual matarían por proteger. Sin embargo, la misma catástrofe que aniquiló aquella orgullosa civilización acecha de nuevo. La cuestión es: ¿podrá el biólogo marino Sam Reilly descubrir la verdad a tiempo para impedirlo?

Have you ever wondered about the secrets that lie in the shadows of the Great Pyramid of Giza? Dive into a fascinating journey through the centuries. This book takes you from medieval accounts to cutting-edge archaeological research, revealing every nook and cranny of this iconic monument. Discover the amazing engineering that defies logic, explore its cosmic mysteries, and dive into the cultural and spiritual connections that have resonated throughout the millennia. From its original function as a funerary monument to its impact on modern architecture, this book unravels the secrets of a ...

**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POMPEII** 'The best book on Pompeii I've ever read' STEPHEN FRY 'An essential read for anyone interested in this extraordinary place' TELEGRAPH 'Brilliant' TOM HOLLAND A vast area of Pompeii is being excavated for the first time...

Delve into the heart of Egypt with "Treasures of Egypt: Ancient Wonders and Modern Marvels" by August Raines. This captivating book takes listeners on a journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of Egyptian history, culture, and its enduring legacy.

Un dirigible perdido hace mucho tiempo con un cargamento mortal. . . En 1939, un dirigible secreto partió de Alemania en la oscuridad de la noche cargado con algunas de las personas más influyentes de su época, cada cual con sus posesiones más valiosas. Entre ellas, una tan peligrosa como invaluable. El dirigible nunca llegó a su destino. En la actualidad, el ex marine Sam Reilly descubre una pista sobre el dirigible perdido, lo que desencadena una violenta búsqueda del tesoro contra los hombres más peligrosos y despiadados del mundo actual. . . . . . y el tiempo se agota.

Girl Archaeologist recounts Alice Kehoe's life, begun in an era very different from the twenty-first century in which she retired as an honored elder archaeologist. She persisted against patriarchy in her childhood, at Harvard University, and as she did fieldwork with her husband in the northern plains. Working in archaeology and in the histories of American First Nations, Kehoe published groundbreaking books and articles, and fostered a sisterhood of feminists—strong, bright women archaeologists, anthropologists, and ethnohistorians who have been essential to the field.

En la ciudad de Tebas donde el poder lo es todo, ¿podrá un simple escriba cambiar el destino de Egipto? Adéntrate en una historia donde conjuros de magia ancestral, ambiciones desmedidas, un amor prohibido y secretos ocultos bajo la arena se cruzan en una trepidante aventura. "El Escriba" no es solo una novela, es un viaje al Egipto más oscuro y desconocido.

The First Black Archaeologist reveals the untold story of a pioneering African American classical scholar, teacher, community leader, and missionary. Born into slavery in rural Georgia, John Wesley Gilbert (1863-1923) gained national prominence in the early 1900s, but his accomplishments are little known today. Using evidence from archives across the US and Europe, from contemporary publications, and from newly discovered documents, this book chronicles Gilbert's remarkable journey. 

Edición integral de tres novelas que tienen lugar durante el reinado de la mujer Faraón Hatshepsut y sus descendientes. 1-LAS MUJERES DOMINAREMOS LA TIERRA DE EGIPTO Los hombres llevan desde el principio de los tiempos conduciendo a la tierra de Egipto a una guerra tras otra, provocando la ruina y la devastación. Pero las mujeres del palacio están hartas. ¿Acaso no sería mejor que ellas, más sabias y razonables, gobernaran el país? 2-LOS ENAMORADOS EN EL ESTANQUE DE LOS NENÚFARES Un cadáver aparece flotando en el estanque del Barbero Real Sa-bastet, uno de los hombres de confianza...

Excavated from a waterlogged archaeological site on the shores of subtropical Florida by legendary anthropologist Frank Hamilton Cushing in 1896, the Key Marco Cat has become a modern icon of heritage, history, and local identity. This book takes listeners into the deep past of the artifact and the Native American society in which it was created.

Brought to you by Penguin. Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey to uncover the astonishing true story of the real women behind ancient Greece’s greatest legends, and the real heroes of those ancient epics, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey . . . Contrary...

En 1562, Michel de Nostradamus lideró una expedición hacia el corazón del hostil Desierto de Barbary, hoy conocido como el Sahara. Sin saber con que se iban a encontrar, el pequeño grupo se adentró en el vasto desierto en busca de un milagro. En la actualidad, la Dra. Zara Delacroix solicita la ayuda de Sam Reilly para investigar un libro que ella cree que fue enterrado en el Sahara siglos atrás, con el propósito de proteger a la humanidad de una gran catástrofe. Este antiguo manuscrito era conocido como El Libro de Nostradamus...