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First of two volumes, describing and interpreting the rich, high status Iron Age-Viking finds and Viking hall buildings excavated at Gudme, SE Funen

English edition of classic French publication on the manufacture, exchange and social and economic significance of New Guinea axes.

A superbly authoritative A-Z guide to all the gods, heroes, remarkable women and monsters of Greek and Roman mythology, with 172 original illustrations.

Examines the evidence for Old Norse sorcery, its meaning, function, and practioners.

Rome's rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies. But just how 'advanced' was Roman military equipment? What were its origins and how did it evolve? The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire's excavated examples as well as pictorial and documentary sources to present a picture of what range of equipment would be available at any given time, what it would look like and how it would function. They examine how certain pieces were adopted from Rome's enemies and adapted to particular conditions of warfare prevailing in different parts of the Empire. They also investigate in detail the technology of military equipment and the means by which it was produced, and discuss wider questions such as the status of the soldier in Roman society. Both the specially prepared illustrations and the text have been completely revised for the second edition of this detailed and authoritative handbook, bringing it up to date with the very latest research. It illustrates each element in the equipment of the Roman soldier, from his helmet to his boots, his insignia, his tools and his weapons. This book will appeal to archaeologists, ancient and military historians as well as the generally informed and inquisitive reader.

Presents a summary of the excavations at Bornais and Cille Pheadair, providing an introduction to the Viking colonisation and Norse occupation of the Western Isles/Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

Facsimile reprint of 1976 fully illustrated catalogue of Pharanoic Egyptian sculpture, from the humblest to the most majestic, in the Petrie Collection at UCL, London.

An introduction to and analysis of the rich assemblage of petroglyphic rock art in the Dakhleh Oasis from the early Holocene to medieval periods.

Reassesses the traditional interpretations of how Scandinavian place-names in England came into being and offers a new model of place-name formation that incorporates the hypothesis of a substantial migration of settlers from Scandinavia.

Brings together a team of experts in archaeology, ancient history, and architectural and art history re-evaluate the influences and impact of Roman-period architecture outside the centre of the Roman Empire..

The full publication of a unique Neolithic monumental complex in Northern Ireland.

Traces the development of Viking and medieval farmstead settlement patterns in Northern Iceland and the impact of Christianity as revealed by household cemeteries.

Explores the well-preserved archaeological landscape around Wether Hill in the English-Scottish borderlands.

The first detailed publication of three of the earliest Christian churches known in Egypt.

Summary of the WallCap community project on Hadrian's Wall describing activities and experiences of the volunteers.

Major series of studies examining the literary exploitation of the imagery, concepts and symbolism of ancient textiles and clothing in the Greek and Roman world

An in-depth study of the rich and varied archaeology and history of the Llŷn Peninsula, north-western Wales, from the Mesolithic to early Christian times.

Explores the relationship between wild birds and people in Britain from the Mesolithic to AD 1600.

The first volume to analyse the fabric of Hadrian's Wall in relation to its geological background..

Offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and contextualised investigation of the figure of the völva, situating her in the wider context of pre-Christian Nordic religion, culture, and ritual practices.

Charts the rise, interplay between and fall of the key civilizations of the Mediterranean Bronze Age against the backdrop of a series of natural disasters.

The first volume to examine the commemoration of military events in the ancient world using landscape biography..

Major new re-examination of established theories concerning past societies on a global scale, presenting innovative research and new explanations towards resolving long-standing problems in regional archaeologies.

In Trinidad and Tobago, there is a community of music lovers known as the MIKE MEN. They are enthusiastic, dedicated roving public address system owners who operate a sound system consisting of a pair of funnel-type loudspeakers, strapped onto the hood of a motorcar. These men function at East Indian weddings, cooking nights and other assemblies. Their systems, which are still popular in some quarters today, are still used to make public announcements of various kinds including deaths, upcoming events, and store sales. This book details the life and times of this cultish group of men in Trinidad.