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Archaeology and the Iliad: The Trojan War in Homer and History
by Eric H. Cline
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The Trojan War, captured forever in Homer's epic poem the Iliad, resonates to the present day in the popular imagination, and this magnificent confrontation continues to exert a tremendous influence on modern audiences.
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The Grandeur That Was Rome: Roman Art and Archaeology
by Jennifer Tobin
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Common perceptions of Ancient Rome are plentiful, whether they take the form of crazy emperors hosting lavish feasts, scenes of chariot races and gladiatorial combat, or processions of conquering armies. But that is only half the story.
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Religion, Myth, and Magic
by Susan A. Johnston
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Anthropologist Susan Johnston turns a scholarly eye on one of humankind's primary interests throughout history: the spiritual belief system.
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Digging for the Truth
by Josh Bernstein
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Josh Bernstein takes readers through some of the most remote, intriguing and physically challenging locations on the planet as he uncovers the world's greatest ancient mysteries.
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Citadels of Power
by Thomas J. Finan
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Professor Thomas J. Finan conducts an enthralling series of lectures on a subject that is an enduring part of the popular imagination: the castle.
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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
by Jennifer Tobin
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Esteemed professor Jennifer Tobin leads a compelling series of lectures on the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
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Myths & Mysteries in Archaeology
by Susan A. Johnston
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Otherwise rational people believe-or at least partially believe-in many fantastical myths about the world in which they live.
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Before the Dawn
by Nicholas Wade
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Based on a groundbreaking synthesis of recent scientific findings, critically acclaimed "New York Times" science reporter Nicholas Wade tells a bold and provocative new story of the history of our ancient ancestors and the evolution of human nature.
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The Dragon Seekers
by Christopher McGowan
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An entrancing read about a critical period in the development of scientific thought, The Dragon Seekers shows how the early fossilists, eccentric characters in their own right, forever changed our interpretation of the world and its inhabitants.
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Prehistory: Making of the Human Mind
by Colin Renfrew
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A giant of archaeology, Colin Renfrew has immeasurably improved our understanding of human history. In this passionately argued work, he offers a concise summary of prehistory—human existence that predates the development of written records—while challenging the very definition of prehistory itself.
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