A Little History of Archaeology - Brian Fagan - 2018 By: Brian Fagan Narrated by: Kevin Scollin Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 04-10-18 Language: English Genre: History, World Publisher: Audible Studios Format: mp3 64/22.05 mono Publisher's Summary The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe What is archaeology? The word may bring to mind images of golden pharaohs and lost civilizations or Neanderthal skulls and Ice Age cave art. Archaeology is all of these, but also far more: the only science to encompass the entire span of human history - more than three million years! This Little History tells the riveting stories of some of the great archaeologists and their amazing discoveries around the globe: ancient Egyptian tombs, Mayan ruins, the first colonial settlements at Jamestown, mysterious Stonehenge, the incredibly preserved Pompeii, and many, many more. In 40 brief, exciting chapters, the book recounts archaeology's development from its 18th-century origins to its 21st-century technological advances, including remote sensing capabilities and satellite imagery techniques that have revolutionized the field. Shining light on the most intriguing events in the history of the field, this absolutely up-to-date book illuminates archaeology's controversies, discoveries, heroes and scoundrels, global sites, and newest methods for curious listeners of every age. Cover illustrations by Joe McLaren ©2018 Brian Fagan (P)2018 Audible, Inc.