Archeological History

A mind-blowing adventure quest on an exotic island where dreams become nightmares and nightmares become deadly. “It’s worth a fortune, more than enough to save your father.” That message lures historian Christa Devlin to the prototype Dream Resort, where they inject nanobots into guests to create completely immersive, “family” amusement rides. It promises to be more thrilling than Jurassic Park. What could go wrong? How about prehistoric animals that morph into terrifying beasts, perilous booby traps, and romantic entanglements? And hidden somewhere deep within the island’s ...

Isolated in a desolate corner of Algeria, Dr. Jade Asher-Reece unearthed the greatest archaeological finds of the century. As she pieces together the lost secrets of the Heroes of the Trojan War, the Hebrew Judges, and the last great Pharaoh, her excavation team is beset by the harsh environment, jealousy, and betrayal. Worse still, dangerous forces are plotting against her. Will she be able to solve the mysteries of the Bronze Age before it is too late?

Madness, sexuality, power, knowledge—are these facts of life or simply parts of speech? In a series of works of astonishing brilliance, historian Michel Foucault excavated the hidden assumptions that govern the way we live and the way we think. The Archaeology of Knowledge begins at the level of things aid and moves quickly to illuminate the connections between knowledge, language, and action in a style at once profound and personal. A summing up of Foucault's own methodological assumptions, this book is also a first step toward a genealogy of the way we live now.

Two thousand years ago, 967 Jewish men, women, and children reportedly took their own lives rather than surrender to the Roman army. This dramatic event, which took place on top of Masada, a barren and windswept mountain overlooking the Dead Sea, spawned a powerful story of Jewish resistance that came to symbolize the embattled modern State of Israel. Jodi Magness, an archaeologist who has excavated at Masada, explains what happened there, how we know it, and how recent developments might change understandings of the story.

Delve into the enigmatic world of the Hittites with "Understanding the Hittites: Biblical History, Archaeological Discoveries, and Etymological Clarifications." This comprehensive study bridges the gap between ancient biblical narratives and modern archaeological findings, shedding light on one of the most influential yet mysterious civilizations of the ancient Near East. From their mention in the genealogies and stories of the patriarchs to their significant role in the conquest of Canaan, this book examines the Hittites' presence and impact in biblical accounts. Explore Abraham's ...

There are not many corners in the world that have seen as many people, civilizations, and armies as Tel Megiddo. Located in the western Jezreel Valley, it once laid upon the Via Maris, an ancient international trade route that connected ancient Egypt to the kingdoms and empires of Palestine, Syria, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia. It is because of this road that Megiddo saw so much carnage and bloodshed throughout its history.

The fabled lost Inca treasure. An agent on a brutal mission. A race against time. A part of the most legendary treasures in history, the lost Inca gold, is found and leaves tantalizing clues to where the rest of the treasure is hidden. It sparks an all-out race as Jonathan Jarl is thrown into the ride of his life. A mega complex like no other rises in the South American jungle. A brutal megalomanic leads the construction of Coricancha, a mega complex on the Ecuadorian border. At the same time, the spheres are going on the offensive and is making a push to claim part of South America as ...

A priceless treasure. A deadly attack. All bets are off. When his family is attacked, Jonathan must do everything in his power to keep them safe. But when the Florentine diamond is stolen, he must go on a mission to recover one of the most mythical treasures in history. A year after one of the spheres annihilated itself in orbit around the Earth, the world is still struggling to get back to life as it was. In the electronic blackout that followed the cataclysmic event, Earth’s nations are fighting to get the upper hand in the ensuing power struggle. War ravages immense regions and armies ...

International Best Seller on Amazon WINNER - GLOBAL EBOOK AWARD, THRILLER Historian Christa Devlin answers a desperate call from her father. Find the Turquoise or all will be lost. The sacred Turquoise is one of seven gemstones stolen from the powerful Breastplate of Aaron. Soon, she is in a fight for survival against shapeshifters and sharpshooters in a remote cliff dwelling. Her unexpected find? An armillary sphere hidden during the time of the conquistadors. But this is only the first puzzling clue to a conspiracy that spans the globe and the centuries. Her ruthless adversary will stop ...

WHAT IF THE GODS WERE REAL?That’s the question Dr. Dan Kotler—Archaeologist and FBI Consultant—finds himself struggling to answer after a Druidic tomb is unearthed in the mountains of Egypt. Why did the Druids build a site in Egypt, thousands of years ago? And what implications does this site have for human history? Kotler’s not the only one looking for answers. The Alihat Iadida—the New Gods—is a powerful cult that wants control of the site, and of the bronze sword that Kotler himself helped to discover, twenty years earlier. That sword could be the key to unlocking the ...

The search has begun. And death has been unleashed... A team of scientists is missing. An explosion has devastated a ship carrying the latest group of academics and scientists, and a mysterious killer lurks among them. For over seven decades a secret has remained hidden on one of the world’s most remote islands—South Georgia—closer to Antarctica than to civilization. South Georgia is uncivilized, and indeed, savagery has awoken at the remote abandoned whaling station of Grytviken. Stranded at Grytviken, shipwreck expert and maritime historian Jake Sands is caught in the middle. He and...

A rosary once passed from Queen Isabella of Spain to King Charles disappeared long ago. While Queen Isabella possessed it, she claimed to receive spiritual visions from the Virgin Mary, which may have begun the Inquisition. Chyna Stone and her remaining Found History team partners go on a quest for Queen Isabella’s rosary. While it’s believed to possess great spiritual power, legend has it that anyone outside her bloodline who touches her rosary will go mad. When Chyna and the Found History team hear reports of a growing disturbance that mimics the legend, they fly to Cordoba to seek ...

Fans of Dan Brown, Indiana Jones and Lara Croft will love this action-packed quest for history’s most elusive and perilous treasure. Goldenfire is the power within the Ark of the Covenant. Does it exist? Can it be found? Historian Christa Devlin and FBI Special Agent Braydon Fox race into the past to find the answers. They chase the history of the Ark through France, Scotland, and mountains once ruled by the Inca empire. They delve deeper into danger on a trail twisting and turning with enigmatic symbols, legends of the Knights Templar, and a centuries-old map. A vengeful mastermind is ...

A crown that once belonged to Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, has been stolen from a world-famous museum. However, the crown is a fake. When Tony Stewart, a rogue FBI agent, asks Chyna Stone for help finding the real crown, she plans to recover it—and pay back Tony for all of his betrayals. She knows she’s taking them on a dangerous mission, and if anyone can take down Tony, Chyna and the Found History team are the ones who can do it. But is Tony telling the truth about the crown? As Chyna and the team launch their international mission, a mysterious man seeks the final two precious ...

Josh Bernstein, host of The History Channel's hit series Digging for The Truth, takes listeners beyond the cameras for an even closer look at his adventures through some of the most intriguing, remote, and physically challenging locations on the planet as he explores the world's greatest ancient mysteries. No location is too dangerous, no terrain too rough, no culture too exotic for explorer and survival expert Josh Bernstein.

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Part of the reason Egyptian history is so intriguing is because it is so enigmatic. The imposing monuments, the strange practice of mummification, the picturesque form of writing, the colorful art, and other aspects of Egyptian life all make for an inspiring and somewhat baffling culture. Despite being the most intensely studied ancient culture in the world, there is no shortage of Egyptian mysteries worth studying, and even some of Egypt’s most famous monuments, such as the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza, are the subjects of heated controversies among scholars.

"Legacy of the Wuffingas: The Lost Dynasty of East Anglia" takes readers on a captivating journey through the forgotten history of the Wuffingas, the enigmatic ruling dynasty of East Anglia. This meticulously researched and engagingly written account explores the rise and fall of the Wuffingas, who governed the ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom now encompassing the English counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. Authoritative and comprehensive, this volume delves deep into the lives of the Wuffingas' kings and warriors, uncovering the unique blend of cultural influences that shaped their world. From ...

Violence is rampant in today's society. From state-sanctioned violence and the brutality of war and genocide to interpersonal fighting and the ways in which social lives are structured and symbolized by and through violence, people enact terrible things on other human beings almost every day. In Archaeologies of Violence and Privilege, archaeologists Christopher N. Matthews and Bradley D. Phillippi bring together a collection of authors who document the ways in which past social formations rested on violent acts and reproduced violent social and cultural structures.

Popular fiction is filled with images of archaeologists as daring adventurers who constantly risk life and limb in the pursuit of fabulous antiquities of immense historical and monetary value. There are evil villains, great romances, and unknown perils lurking around every corner. That's the view many people have of archaeology. But what is the truth behind the myth? And why have the myths persisted for so long?