[PDF] The Human Odyssey Prehistory Through The Middle Ages eBook

Author : Mark P. Witton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 42,14 MB
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 0253048141

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What was life like on our planet long before the early humans emerged? Paleontologist Dr. Mark P. Witton draws on the latest twenty-first century discoveries to re-create the appearances and lifestyles of extinct, fascinating species, the environments they inhabited, and the challenges they faced living on an ever-changing planet. A worthy successor to Charles Knight's beloved 1946 classic, Life through the Ages II takes us on an unforgettable journey through the evolution of life on Earth. Dozens of gorgeous color illustrations and meticulously researched, accompanying commentary showcase the succession of lost worlds, defining events, and ancient creatures that have appeared since the earth was formed, creating an indispensable guide to explore what came before us.

Author : Jo Nelson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,13 MB
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0763679844

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Discover more than 160 exhibits in this virtual museum, open all hours. Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 historical artifacts to be discovered in Welcome to the Museum: Historium. Wander the galleries of this museum whenever you wish—it’s open 365 days a year!—and discover a collection of curated objects on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different ancient civilization, from the Silla dynasty of Korea to ancient Rome.

Author : Maria Mina
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1785702912

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In the long tradition of the archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean bodies have held a prominent role in the form of figurines, frescos, or skeletal remains, and have even been responsible for sparking captivating portrayals of the Mother-Goddess cult, the elegant women of Minoan Crete or the deeds of heroic men. Growing literature on the archaeology and anthropology of the body has raised awareness about the dynamic and multifaceted role of the body in experiencing the world and in the construction, performance and negotiation of social identity. In these 28 thematically arranged papers, specialists in the archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean confront the perceived invisibility of past bodies and ask new research questions. Contributors discuss new and old evidence; they examine how bodies intersect with the material world, and explore the role of body-situated experiences in creating distinct social and other identities. Papers range chronologically from the Palaeolithic to the Early Iron Age and cover the geographical regions of the Aegean, Cyprus and the Near East. They highlight the new possibilities that emerge for the interpretation of the prehistoric eastern Mediterranean through a combined use of body-focused methodological and theoretical perspectives that are nevertheless grounded in the archaeological record.

Author : Peter Bellwood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 23,64 MB
Release : 2014-01-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1118325893

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The first publication to outline the complex global story of human migration and dispersal throughout the whole of human prehistory. Utilizing archaeological, linguistic and biological evidence, Peter Bellwood traces the journeys of the earliest hunter-gatherer and agriculturalist migrants as critical elements in the evolution of human lifeways. The first volume to chart global human migration and population dispersal throughout the whole of human prehistory, in all regions of the world An archaeological odyssey that details the initial spread of early humans out of Africa approximately two million years ago, through the Ice Ages, and down to the continental and island migrations of agricultural populations within the past 10,000 years Employs archaeological, linguistic and biological evidence to demonstrate how migration has always been a vital and complex element in explaining the evolution of the human species Outlines how significant migrations have affected population diversity in every region of the world Clarifies the importance of the development of agriculture as a migratory imperative in later prehistory Fully referenced with detailed maps throughout

Author : Deborah Mazzotta Prum
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,59 MB
Release : 1999-09
Category : Art, Renaissance
ISBN : 9781890517182

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Written in a lively style for young readers, and aligned with the Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum for Grade 5, Rats, Bulls, and Flying Machines makes history more than "just a bunch of names and dates." It emphasizes the story in history, brings interesting characters to life, and provides plenty of engaging anecdotes ¿ even an occasional cartoon! Rats, Bulls, and Flying Machines is generously illustrated in color. Teacher's guide available at www.coreknowledge.org.

Author : Gary E. Gygax
Publisher : World of Darkness
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 12,82 MB
Release : 2002-07-31
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781588461162

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