archeology

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archeology

Stealing history

tomb raiders, smugglers, and the looting of the ancient world
2004
Describes how grave robbers supply museums and the super rich with ancient artifacts and treasures and how their looting has impacted what researchers know about ancient civilizations.

Archaeology for kids

uncovering the mysteries of our past : 25 activities
2001
Provides an overview of the archaeological process, from research and funding to dating and preservation; describes what archaeology has revealed about the earliest peoples, the Ice Age and New Stone Age, Greece and Rome, and the New World; and discusses archaeology from periods of written history.

The skeleton that would not rest

2006
When Luke discovers a skull while digging in his family's yard, he swears he heard the skull screaming and vows to find out who it belonged to and how it came to be buried in his yard.

Useful idiots

2004
In 2255, a graduate student named Merrick unwittingly finds himself thrown into an extraordinary adventure in the Reserve where the Aboriginals live after a violent storm across the North Sea reveals a human skull.

Lost cities from the ancient world

2002
Retraces the history and development of the most important cities of the ancient world, placing them in their historical and geographical context and analyzing what remains of their architctural and artistic treasures.

The world encyclopedia of archaeology

2007
A comprehensive, illustrated guide to archaeology that covers the history of the field, discusses problems and issues, describes important sites around the world, and more.

Digging for the truth

one man's epic adventure exploring the world's greatest archaelogical mysteries
2006
Josh Bernstein, host of The History Channel's "Digging for the Truth" offers a behind-the-scenes look at his adventures at some of the world's most remote and challenging archeological sites.

The Medici conspiracy

the illicit journey of looted antiquities, from Italy's tomb raiders to the world's greatest museums
2006
Exposes the network behind the illegal trade in ancient artifacts and the exploits of Giacomo Medici, an Italian antiquities dealer and mastermind of illegal business dealings involving priceless artifacts.

Archaeology

unearthing the mysteries of the past
2007
Explores archaeological finds around the world and throughout history, including well- and lesser known discoveries, and provides historical context.

The secret of the sacred temple

Cambodia
2007
Secret agent Jack Stalwart travels to Cambodia to rescue the guardian of the sacred treasures of Angkor Wat from kidnappers.

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