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Warrior Women
Davis-Kimball weaves science, mythology and mystical cultures into a bold new historical tapestry of female warriors, heroines and leaders who have been left out of the history books-- until now.
Ancient Queens
Shedding new light on the division of power, the essays in this volume explore the variety of roles and assumptions about queens from the Americas to Eurasia. Together they provide a global tour of archaeological and historical queens that illustrate the intersection of gender and power in archaeology.
Archaeology For Dummies
An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and culture Archaeology continually makes headlines--from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries. It explores how archaeology attempts to uncover the lives of our ancestors, examining historical dig sites around the world and explaining theories about ancient human societies. The guide also offers helpful information for readers who want to participate in an excavation themselves, as well as tips for getting the best training and where to look for jobs.
Rubbish!
It is from the discards of former civilizations that archaeologists have reconstructed most of what we know about the past, and it is through their examination of today's garbage that William Rathje and Cullen Murphy inform us of our present. Rubbish! is their witty and erudite investigation into all aspects of the phenomenon of garbage. Rathje and Murphy show what the study of garbage tells us about a population's demographics and buying habits. Along the way, they dispel the common myths about our "garbage crisis"—about fast-food packaging and disposable diapers, about biodegradable garbage and the acceleration of the average family's garbage output. They also suggest methods for dealing with the garbage we do have.
Women Warriors
Who says women don’t go to war? From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and WWII Russian fighter pilots, these are the stories of women for whom battle was not a metaphor. The woman warrior is always cast as an anomaly—Joan of Arc, not GI Jane. But women, it turns out, have always gone to war. In this fascinating and lively world history, Pamela Toler not only introduces us to women who took up arms, she also shows why they did it and what happened when they stepped out of their traditional female roles to take on other identities. These are the stories of women who fought because they wanted to, because they had to, or because they could. Among the warriors yo...
Women in Ancient America
This new edition of Women in Ancient America draws on recent advances in the archaeology of gender to reexamine the activities, roles, and relationships of women in the prehistoric Native societies of North, Central, and South America. Women—and women’s work—have been crucial to the survival and success of American peoples since ancient times. And as hunting and foraging societies developed farming techniques and eventually created permanent settlements, women’s roles changed. Karen Olsen Bruhns and Karen E. Stothert consider the various economic adaptations that followed, as well as the ways in which women participated in food production and the specialized industries of their socie...
The Anthropomorphic Stelae of the Ukraine
THE COPPER AGE STELAE OF THE UKRAINE:IntroductionSimple StelaeStatue-MenhirsAltar SanctuariesThe Creators of the Stelae.IMAGERY AND MYTH:ContextAnatomy and Dress of the Statue-MenhirsAnatomy and MythologyThe Stela as Royal FigureIndo-European Deities?Diffusion?.STELA-OBELISKS OF THE CIMMERIANS:IntroductionSingle-Headed StelaeDeer Stones of the North CaucasusThe Function of the Cimmerian Stelae.STELAE OF THE SCYTHIANS AND SARMATIANS:IntroductionStatue-StelaeSchematic Stelae and Statutory ReliefsThe Georgiyevka Stela. SLAVIC STELAE:The Zbruch IdolThe Sanctuary on Bogt Mountain.STONE 'BABAS? OF THE POLOVTSIANS.ConclusionsAppendix?A Catalogue of Copper Age Stelae.
Kurgans on the Left Bank of the Ilek
Explores the 1990 survey and 1991-1992 excavations at Pokrovka in the southern Ural Steppes of Russia on the Kazakhstan border. These excavations focused on the skeletal remains from the cemetery, defining age and sex profiles, types of grave goods, kurgan architecture and type of burial chamber.
The Amazons
The real history of the Amazons in war and love Amazons—fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world—were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valor in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians reveled in their victory over a powerful Amazon army. In historical times, Cyrus of Persia, Alexander the Great, and the Roman general Pompey tangled with Amazons. But just who were these bold barbarian archers on horseback who gloried in fighting, hunting, and sexual freedom? Were Amazons real? In this deeply researched, wide-ranging, and lavishly illustrated book, National Book Award finalist Adrienne Mayor presents the Amazons ...
