Dr. Jeffrey Hale Collins teaches archaeology, cultural cosmology, ancient art, the history of architecture, and works on archaeological digs in Europe. His previous books include The Archipelagos of Summer, Quantum Canticles, Turning Stones, The Phoenix Songs, and Reveries in Italy.
From the Archives of the Earth
Essays in Archaeology
by Dr. Jeffrey Hale Collins
From the Archives of the Earth
Essays in Archaeology
by Dr. Jeffrey Hale Collins
Published Apr 04, 2024
144 Pages
Genre: ART / History / Prehistoric
Book Details
A spirited, fascinating journey through archaeological discoveries at sites across the world
This illuminating book reveals some of the latest discoveries and ideas about ancient cultures, and the archaeologists involved in uncovering the past. Dr. Collins examines with passion and clarity how tools made us human, the ice artists, the stellar orientation of ancient temples, Roman walls, and the oracular mystery of Delphi, and a new approach to the famous Phaistos Disc. Geared to scholars and the general reader, the book deepens our understanding of the ancient world and challenges us to re-think our ideas about the buried past—a must-read.
