A Little History of Archaeology

The thrilling story of archaeological adventure, and astonishing discoveries around the globe

Archaeology tells the story of our ancestors: how they lived, what they believed in and how their cultures developed over millennia. Brian Fagan introduces us to pharaohs' tombs, Mayan ruins, the first colonial settlements at Jamestown, mysterious Stonehenge, and Pompeii - the city buried by volcanic ash in AD 79.

This Little History tells the riveting stories of great archaeologists and their amazing discoveries around the world. For readers of every age, this book explores archaeology's history of controversies, discoveries, heroes and scoundrels, global sites and newest methods.

Little Histories - Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds

Author: Brian Fagan
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 05/13/2025
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.82h x 5.28w x 0.83d
ISBN13: 9780300283402
ISBN10: 0300283407
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Archaeology
- History | World | General
- Biography & Autobiography | Adventurers & Explorers

About the Author
Brian Fagan is emeritus professor of anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, an internationally recognized authority on global prehistory, and the author of dozens of books on archaeological topics, including Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization.