Fagan, Brian M

Examines the most important works of art, lost cities, tombs, and writings discovered during archaeological digs over the last fifteen years. Includes commentaries by the discoverers, full-color photographs, and further reading sources.

Explores the characteristics of Cro-Magnon society during the last Ice Age, discussing how these earliest human ancestors survived and flourished in ancient Europe. Outlines the many challenges they endured on their path to becoming the dominant species on the planet and discusses how early humans overcame their most potent rivals, the Neanderthals. Includes full-color photographs of ancient cave art.

Explores seventy of the most important inventions of the ancient world covering the subject areas of technologies, shelter and subsistence, transportation, hunting, warfare and sport, art and science, and personal adornment.

Discusses nine important archaeological discoveries, including the Schliemanns' excavations of Troy, Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankh-Amen, and the Leakeys' uncovering of the world's oldest fossils in Africa.

Traces the history of rising sea levels since the Ice Age, and discusses the past, present, and future consequences of these rising sea levels for humanity.

Explores the lives and careers of over thirty archaeologists who have made significant contributions to the field, grouped chronologically by era. Includes maps, as well as brief mentions of other notable archaeologists.

Includes bibliographies and index. Summerizes what is known about the Aztec civilization.