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Reporting Heritage Destruction
ed. Bijan Rouhani et al.
This volume from Oxford’s ECHGS Hub explores how heritage destruction is reported, its impacts, and ethical concerns. Covering Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, it ends with the ‘Oxford Recommendations’—a framework for responsible reporting on cultural heritage in conflict zones. READ MORE
Paperback: £55.00 | Open Access
Groma: Issue 9 2024
ed. Enrico Giorgi et al.
Vol 9 of Groma, an open access peer-reviewed journal focusing on the different methodologies applied to archaeology. Particular attention is paid to Mediterranean archaeology and to specific methodological aspects such as archaeological documentation and landscape archaeology. READ MORE
Paperback: £50.00 | Open Access
Hadrian’s Wall and its Trees
ed. David J. Breeze et al.
A richly illustrated celebration of the trees that line Hadrian’s Wall, exploring their role in Roman life, art, and modern conservation. Scholars and artists reveal how wood and woodland have shaped this remarkable frontier — and how its trees continue to inspire today. READ MORE
Paperback: £29.99
Archaeological Investigations to the East of Lydney, Gloucestershire
ed. Tom Brindle
Archaeological investigations east of Lydney (2016–2020) revealed a densely occupied landscape spanning prehistoric to modern times. Four closely linked excavation areas were studied. This volume unifies their findings for easier access and highlights their interconnected significance. READ MORE
Paperback: £24.95
Kom al-Ahmer — Kom Wasit III
ed. Mohamed Kenawi et al.
This volume presents findings from 2017–2020 excavations at Kom al-Ahmer and Kom Wasit, focusing on Hellenistic housing and a public bathhouse. It highlights trade links with the Aegean, Gaza, and Cilicia, and includes insights into the Western Nile Delta’s role post-AD 641. READ MORE
Hardback: £90.00 | eBook: £16.00
De Babylone aux routes d’Arabie, portrait d’une orientaliste
ed. Ariane Thomas et al.
This tribute honours Béatrice André-Salvini’s legacy in Near Eastern archaeology, from her work at the Louvre to field missions and philological studies. Essays and testimonies reflect her impact on cuneiform research, exhibitions, heritage preservation, and the ancient cultures she passionately championed. READ MORE
Paperback: £48.00 | Open Access
Photographing Hellenism
Deborah Harlan
This study examines a unique photographic collection spanning the late 19th to mid-20th century, tracing how images of the Hellenic world were created, circulated, archived, and reinterpreted. It explores their materiality, cultural contexts, and evolving meanings, from lantern slides to digital access. READ MORE
Hardback: £55.00 | eBook: £16.00
The Chalcolithic and Bronze Age in Jersey
Stuart Needham et al.
This volume, part of Jersey’s Archaeological Research Framework, assesses the Chalcolithic and Bronze Age in relation to the Channel Islands and NW France. It outlines current knowledge and sets research goals to guide heritage protection and future archaeological studies. READ MORE
Paperback: £30.00 | Open Access
Early Christianity on the Margins (?)
ed. Gabriele Castiglia et al.
This five-year project led by the Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana (PIAC) in Rome focused on excavating Adulis, modern-day Eritrea. From the 1st to 8th centuries AD, Adulis was the main port of the Aksumite Kingdom and a thriving Christian centre from the 5th century AD. READ MORE
Paperback: £38.00 | eBook: £16.00
The Domesticity of Their Darkness
Iain Ferris
This book explores how Roman art depicted enslaved individuals, emphasizing fragmented, non-linear "snapshots" rather than a full narrative. It highlights the unsettling presence of the enslaved in domestic scenes, revealing tensions between visibility and erasure, and aims to bring the overlooked background into focus. READ MORE
Paperback: £55.00 | eBook: £16.00
The Neolithic in Jersey
Alison Sheridan et al.
This second volume in Jersey’s Archaeological Research Framework offers a detailed study of the island’s Neolithic period, its links to the Channel Islands and NW France, and outlines key research questions. It provides a foundation for future studies and heritage protection efforts. READ MORE
Paperback: £25.00 | Open Access
Pottery Technology at the Dawn of the Metal Age
Silvia Amicone
This study examines ceramic production at Belovode and Pločnik, tracing how knowledge of pottery recipes was developed, transmitted, and transformed during the Vinča culture. By integrating archaeometry with archaeology, it reveals technological choices, cultural transmission, and links between pottery and early metallurgy. READ MORE
Hardback: £55.00 | Open Access
La scultura preromana in area centro-italica
ed. Valentina Belfiore
This volume presents research from 2019 meetings in Chieti on pre-Roman sculpture, exploring materials, techniques, and epigraphy. It offers new insights into Italic and Etruscan traditions, recent discoveries, and virtual reconstructions, deepening understanding of pre-Roman cultural heritage. READ MORE
Hardback: £75.00 | eBook: £16.00
Balkan Archaeology as a Laboratory
ed. Maja Gori et al.
This combined edition brings together Volumes 7 and 8: exploring the intersections of history, myth, identity, and activism, alongside a critical reassessment of Balkan archaeology—its paradigms, methods, and socio-political contexts—offering fresh perspectives on the discipline’s evolving dialogue. READ MORE
Paperback: £60.00
The Archaeology of Irrigation Technology and Water Management in the Islamic World
ed. Timothy Insoll et al.
This volume explores the under-researched archaeology of Islamic irrigation and water management from the 7th to 19th centuries. Through diverse case studies, it highlights past hydraulic ingenuity and its potential to inspire sustainable solutions for today’s environmental and climate challenges. READ MORE
Hardback: £60.00 | Open Access
Music Stones: The Rediscovery of Ringing Rock
Mike Adcock et al.
Stone instruments, known as lithophones, are believed to date back to prehistoric times. This book explores their more recent musical uses—from 18th-century sets in England to Vietnam’s ancient slabs, sound sculptures, and experimental compositions—revealing the enduring resonance of stone in music and art. READ MORE
Paperback: £29.99 | eBook: £16.00
A Cornucopia for a Polymath: Studies in Archaeology, Architecture and Art History for John Burnett Mitchell
ed. Jane Chick et al.
This festschrift celebrates John Mitchell’s 80th birthday, showcasing his remarkable breadth as a polymath art historian. From Anglo-Saxon bibles to Roman mosaics and medieval knick-knacks, his infectious curiosity and deep insight defy academic categorisation. READ MORE
Paperback: £75.00 | eBook: £16.00
Travels through Prehistoric Spain: A Guide
Jude Brown et al.
This guide opens up Spain’s rich prehistoric past, highlighting over 220 sites, museums and landscapes across the country. From cave art to dolmen and Iron Age castros, it combines practical visitor information with clear background on prehistoric chronology, inviting discovery beyond the usual tourist routes. READ MORE
Paperback: £29.99 | eBook: £12.99
Oil Lamps in the Holy Land during the Early and Later Islamic Periods (7th–16th/17th CE)
Varda Sussman
This study examines the evolution of pottery lamps in the southern Levant during the late Byzantine and medieval periods, from saucers to closed lamps, influenced by Western and Eastern designs. Islamic period lamps reflect a cultural unifed approach to production, featuring linear decorations. READ MORE
Paperback: £65.00 | eBook: £16.00
Proceedings of the Seminar for Arabian Studies Volume 54 2025
ed. Silvia Lischi
The 57th Seminar for Arabian Studies (Paris 2024) brought together scholars from a broad range of disciplines to discuss the archaeology, history, epigraphy, and philology of the Arabian Peninsula. This volume includes seventeen papers presented in the ordinary sessions and three papers presented in the special session ‘Zaydi governance in Yemen’. READ MORE
Paperback: £69.00 | eBook: £16.00
Essor Monumental et Dynamiques des Populations : la cité Maya de Naachtun (Guatemala) au Classique Ancien (150-550 apr. J.-C.)
Julien Hiquet
Naachtun was a major Maya capital during the Early Classic period (150–550 CE), marked by impressive monumental architecture. This book explores how such construction influenced urban demographics, showing that architectural grandeur attracted and anchored a growing population. READ MORE
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Current Research in Egyptology 2024
ed. John Rogers et al.
23 selected papers from the twenty-fourth Current Research in Egyptology conference cover topics including discussion of material culture, society, religion, reception studies, findings from archaeological excavations, and methodological issues, collecting a wide range of recent research in Predynastic, Pharaonic, and Graeco-Roman Egyptology. READ MORE
Paperback: £80.00 | Free Download | eBook Institution: £9.99
Codename SICILYWAR: Archaeology, Museums, and Social Networks under Threat in Sicily during World War II
Antonino Crisà
This text examines the impact of WWII on Sicily's archaeological sites and museums. It explores how authorities managed archaeological finds, reconstructs social networks during the war, and compares Sicily's situation to other European contexts, using newly-discovered documents and a multidisciplinary approach. READ MORE
Paperback: £95.00 | Open Access
A Landscape of Plenty: Excavations on a Roman Estate, Cambridgeshire
Francis M. Morris et al.
Excavations near Milton, Cambridgeshire, revealed a late Roman agricultural complex with enclosures, structures, and a possible villa estate. Active from the mid-3rd to 5th century AD, the site suggests surplus grain production and cattle use. The findings raise key questions about land use after Roman rule ended. READ MORE
Hardback: £60.00 | Open Access
Documenting Activism, Creating Change
ed. Hannah Cobb et al.
This volume documents feminist, intersectional activism in archaeology since 2010, highlighting online and transient spaces. It captures insights from 43 archaeologists, documenting positive changes and providing a resource for ongoing advocacy against gendered inequalities and violence. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00 | Open Access
Hinterland Monuments of Ancient Nomads
Roman Garba
This pioneering study explores 2000-year-old trilith monuments in Southeastern Arabia through analysis of 921 sites. It uncovers their wide distribution, early origins (410 BCE), and roles in mobility, ritual, and ancestor cults. Spatio-temporal data reveals shifting cultural patterns, linking triliths to ancient nomadic lifeways. READ MORE
Hardback: £55.00 | eBook: £16.00
Offa’s Dyke Journal: Volume 6 for 2024
ed. Howard Williams
Volume 6 of Offa's Dyke Journal, an open-access peer-reviewed academic publication venue for interdisciplinary research on linear monuments, frontiers and borderlands,
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Textiles and War in Europe and the Mediterranean from Prehistory to Late Antiquity
ed. Liviu Mihail Iancu et al.
This volume explores the role of textiles and leather in warfare from prehistory to late antiquity, examining production, acquisition, symbolism, and practical use. Studies draw on archaeological, iconographic, and written evidence from Iberia to Mesopotamia, with a focus on Greece, Rome, and the Italian peninsula. READ MORE
Hardback: £55.00 | Open Access
Taymāʾ III: Catalogue of the Inscriptions in the Taymāʾ Museum and Other Collections
ed. Michael C.A. Macdonald et al.
This volume catalogues 131 inscriptions from the Taymāʾ oasis, housed in local and international collections. Edited by leading scholars, it features texts in multiple ancient scripts and languages, with significant new editions of key religious monuments and comprehensive indices of all known Taymāʾ inscriptions. READ MORE
Hardback: £75.00 | Open Access
Living and Working in a Medieval and Later Bristol Suburb
Jonathan Hart et al.
Archaeological remains survived from the early 12th century to the modern period, providing detailed information, complemented by documentary research, about the lives, diets and trades of the suburb’s inhabitants, some of whom were prosperous mercantile class, others were probably labourers or worked in trades. READ MORE
Hardback: £35.00
Des sépultures aux sociétés : Inégalités économiques et hiérarchies dans la plaine d’Alsace au Néolithique ancien et moyen (5 300 à 4 000 av. n. è.)
Laura Waldvogel
This study re-evaluates Neolithic funerary practices in the Alsace plain (5300–4000 BC), using an expanded burial corpus and comparative analysis rooted in social anthropology. It challenges assumptions of egalitarianism by identifying differentiated burial wealth and proposes socially segmented groups with male-dominated economic roles. READ MORE
Hardback: £90.00 | Open Access
D’Ammaedara à Haïdra
Ahmed Sayadi
This study explores Haïdra’s rich history—from antiquity to today—through archival research and architectural archaeology. Situated on Tunisia’s western border, Haïdra reveals layers of regional, social, and structural history, culminating in a detailed analysis and restoration of its built heritage. READ MORE
Hardback: £60.00 | eBook: £16.00
Explorando el pasado de manera multidisciplinar
ed. Marta Rojano Simón
Amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, archaeology thrives through interdisciplinary collaboration—with sciences, education, and the arts. This volume explores these dynamic exchanges, showing how diverse fields contribute to uncovering the past and sharing its stories across academic and cultural landscapes. READ MORE
Hardback: £50.00 | Open Access
Assyria and the West
ed. Pieter van der Veen et al.
This volume re-examines key chronological anchors of the Late Bronze and Iron Ages, questioning the reliability of synchronisms between Egypt and Mesopotamia. Focusing on artistic, archaeological, and historical data, the contributors explore shifting timelines and tensions in Assyrian, Hittite, and Levantine contexts. READ MORE
Hardback: £90.00 | Open Access
The Anglo-Saxon Agricultural Revolution in Norfolk
ed. Richard Hoggett et al.
This volume brings together insights from a 2020 conference celebrating 25 years of archaeological work at Sedgeford. Exploring life in the ‘long 8th century’, it highlights new perspectives on agriculture, estate development, trade, and society in Middle Anglo-Saxon Norfolk and its wider European context. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00 | Open Access
Ergasteria: Premises and Processes of Creation in Antiquity
ed. Elena C. Partida et al.
This volume presents 23 papers that offer insights into aspects of creation, manufacture and processing in antiquity, viewing craftsmen and artists in their socio-cultural and geopolitical setting. New finds from Greece, North Africa, the Black Sea, Italy and Central Europe provide a trigger for discussion. READ MORE
Paperback: £65.00 | Open Access
Art LoVers: Celebrating Elisabeth de Bièvre and John Onians in Words and Pictures
ed. Gyöngyvér Horváth et al.
This double Festschrift honors art historians Elisabeth de Bièvre and John Onians on their 55th wedding anniversary. It features personal and professional tributes, artworks, and scholarly articles, highlighting their innovative contributions to World Art Studies, geography of art, and neuroarthistory. READ MORE
Paperback: £60.00 | Open Access
Die Akropoliskoren von Athen
Bianca Larissa Kress
This study reinterprets the Acropolis Korai of Athens through their inscriptions, terminology, and iconography, considering their archaeological contexts, mythological associations, and cult practices. It culminates in a refined dating proposal to historically situate the statues in archaic and early classical Athens. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
Colonial Intrigues and My Dismissal as Director of Antiquities
ed. Nicholas Stanley-Price et al.
In 1934, John Hilton became the first Director of Antiquities in Cyprus, urgently saving ancient monuments. Despite challenges and dismissal, public outcry extended his tenure. His memoir, written 40 years later, humorously recounts his experiences and insights into 1930s colonial Cyprus. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
Cultural Transformations in Germania Secunda
Berber S. van der Meulen-van der Veen
This book uses a multi-variate approach to study the Late Roman Lower German frontier, challenging the role of migration in settlement changes. It highlights long-term interactive processes and continuity in material culture styles, supported by metallurgical analysis of copper-alloy dress ornaments. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00 | Open Access
The Identity at Death of the Old and Young from the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages on the Southeast Asian Mainland
Kenneth William Ross
This book examines Neolithic to Iron Age burials in mainland Southeast Asia, focusing on age identity at death. Exploring four sites, it reveals diverse mortuary practices and social attitudes toward the old and young, offering the first regional study of elderly individuals in archaeological contexts. READ MORE
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Bajo la sombra del volcán
ed. Verenice Y. Heredia Espinoza et al.
Los Guachimontones is a major archaeological site in western Mexico, the center of the Teuchitlán culture (300 BCE-450 CE), with unique circular pyramids. Despite its significance, little material has been published on the site. This book provides an introduction and overview of the site, along with a catalogue of key archaeological artefacts. READ MORE
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Catalogue de la collection égyptienne du Musée d’Histoire et d’Archéologie de Vannes
Simone Petacchi et al.
This catalogue studies the Egyptian collection at the Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie in Vannes, featuring artefacts donated by 19th- and 20th-century explorers. It includes Predynastic flints, funerary objects, jewellery, and more, offering new insights and serving as the first catalogue of Pharaonic artefacts in northwestern France. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
L’Aquila "città nuova" sulla frontiera fra Meridione e Stato della Chiesa
Fabio Redi
This volume explores the evolution of urban and residential architecture in L'Aquila, a medieval frontier city between the Papal States and southern Italy, examining construction methods, anti-seismic strategies, and social influences from the 12th to the 15th century, based on archaeological and stratigraphic analysis. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00 | eBook: £16.00
Villes mortes della Siria
ed. Elie Essa Kas Hanna
This book explores the Dead Cities region in Syria, its development in the Early Byzantine Empire, and its transformation under Muslim rule. It includes archaeological research, historical context, and unpublished photos of sites, some now damaged by war. READ MORE
Paperback: £50.00 | eBook: £16.00
Archaeoseismology in a Mediterranean City
Andrea Arrighetti
This book, through the European PROTECT project, explores how archeoseismology applied to architecture can impact seismic risk management. Focusing on Siena's historic centre, it presents new methodologies and findings, offering multidisciplinary insights into its urban and social context and its relationship with earthquakes. READ MORE
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Waterscapes Archaeology
ed. Alexandra Bivolaru et al.
This volume explores human-environment interactions in coastal lagoons through case studies from the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Persian Gulf. Using methods like GPR and archaeobotany, it examines settlement, resource use, and landscape change, revealing ancient strategies for managing dynamic waterscapes. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
On the Edge, Above the Vale
Jonathan Hart et al.
Archaeological excavations on the former RAF Wroughton site revealed a sequence of activity from the Neolithic to the Roman period, including pit alignments, an Early to Middle Iron Age open settlement and burials, and a Late Roman cemetery, charting the long-term transformation of this chalkland plateau. READ MORE
Hardback: £25.00
Shami, Kal-e Chendar
Vito Messina et al.
This report details the Iranian-Italian Joint Expedition's research (2012-2018) at Kal-e Chendar, Khuzestan. It reveals a multifunctional religious complex from the Hellenistic and Parthian periods (3rd century BCE to 2nd century CE), with interconnected religious, funerary, and social functions. READ MORE
Paperback: £85.00 | Open Access
Mortals, Deities and Divine Symbols: Rethinking Ancient Images from the Levant to Mesopotamia
ed. Benjamin Sass et al.
Dedicated to Tallay Ornan, a scholar distinguished in ancient Western Asian iconographic studies. It is divided into her major themes: New Discoveries and Approaches; The Human World; The Divine World. This discusses iconological and textual problems, in a chronological span from the third to first millennia BCE. READ MORE
Paperback: £120.00 | Open Access
Europa Postmediaevalis 2024
ed. Gabriela Blažková et al.
The fourth Europa Postmediaevalis conference took place in Warsaw, Poland, in the spring of 2024. This proceedings gathers 27 contributions from a total of eleven European countries. The book is divided into three thematic sections, all of which focus on post-medieval pottery. READ MORE
Paperback: £65.00 | eBook: £16.00
Regionalism and Internationalisation in the Urartian Period
ed. Roberto Dan et al.
This volume details the first systematic study of 58 objects found in Yeghegnadzor in 1989, mainly metallic, including two notable bronze belts. The study, part of the Vayots Dzor Project, offers new insights into their cultural attribution, chronology, and discovery context, supported by detailed analysis and photographic documentation. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00 | eBook: £16.00
Excavations in the Roman Legionary Fortress at Caerleon
Peter Guest et al.
Excavation at Caerleon (South Wales) revealed the first legionary store in the Roman Empire excavated to modern standards. Built c. AD 90–110, it served until the late 3rd century. Finds include coins, pottery, and rare military gear, offering insight into Roman military logistics and life in Isca before its post-Roman transformation. READ MORE
Paperback: £50.00 | Open Access
Too Much Writing, Too Few Scribes: Extra-Scribal Writing in the Late Bronze Age Mediterranean (1650-1100 BCE)
ed. Cassandra M. Donnelly
‘Extra-scribal’ writing encompasses a myriad of writing practices, from potmarking to graffiti to text erasure, often overlooked by scholars. This volume examines Bronze Age eastern Mediterranean and Aegean writing on atypical media, highlighting interdisciplinary insights from various fields and theoretical models. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00 | eBook: £16.00
Dogs in Athenian Sculpture and Vase Painting of the Archaic and Classical Periods
Katia Margariti
This book analyses the iconography of dogs in Athenian art, highlighting their roles as companions, hunters, pets, and status symbols. It explores their presence in various aspects of ancient Greek life, their association with gods and heroes, and their depiction in funerary reliefs, reflecting the deep human-canine bond. READ MORE
Paperback: £65.00 | eBook: £16.00
Die Aneignung und Umnutzung von Herrschaftsräumen am Beispiel der Squattersiedlung der südwestasiatischen Eisenzeit
Georg Cyrus
Following the fall of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, former monumental sites in northern Mesopotamia and the Zagros Mountains became long-lasting squatter settlements. This study compares four such sites, revealing creative reuse of space and framing squatting as a distinct cultural phenomenon of the 6th–5th centuries BCE. READ MORE
Paperback: £55.00 | Open Access
Archaeology of Public Estates
Giovanna Bianchi
This study examines public estates in Tuscany's Maremma region from the 9th to 11th centuries, identifying material markers of royal properties. It explores the role of public lands, local aristocracies, landscape transformations, production, exchange, and rural economic growth before the 12th century. READ MORE
Paperback: £65.00 | Free Download | eBook Institution: £9.99
Forthcoming Publications
Rome Transformed: The Eastern Caelian from the Principate of Augustus to the Pontificate of Leo III
ed. Ian Haynes et al.
Based on research from the Rome Transformed Project, this volume examines how the eastern Caelian and its environs transitioned from being on the margins of the imperial city to the centre of papal power, revealing how political, religious, and social forces reshaped south-east Rome into a dynamic landscape of innovation, power, and daily life. READ MORE
Paperback: £49.00
The Palaeolithic and Mesolithic in Jersey
Matthew Pope et al.
Paperback: £20.00
Salt in Roman Dacia
Lucrețiu Mihailescu-Bîrliba
This volume examines salt exploitation in Roman Dacia, a topic often overlooked compared to other resources. It analyses archaeological and epigraphic evidence to understand production, administration, and military links, offering a broader view of salt’s role in the province and the Roman world. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00
Megalithic Societies: Old Questions, New Narratives
ed. Gail M. Higginbottom et al.
This volume features 16 papers from the European Megalithic Studies Group, exploring monuments across Europe. Topics include mobility, social structures, and symbolism, using methods like isotopic analysis, 3D modelling, and excavation. It reveals new insights into megalithic traditions and practices. READ MORE
Hardback: £65.00
Survey of Medieval Winchester
Derek Keene
This survey is based on a reconstruction of the histories of the houses, plots, gardens, and fields in the city and suburbs of Winchester between c. 1300 and c. 1540. The reconstruction presents a gazetteer of 1,128 histories of properties, with accounts of 56 parish churches and the international fair of St Giles, all illustrated by detailed maps. READ MORE
Hardback: £210.00
La via Aurelia da Roma a Cosa
Cristina Corsi
This book explores the Via Aurelia from Rome to Cosa, blending archaeological, literary, and cartographic sources to trace its evolution. It challenges past views of decline, showing continued use and adaptation into the early medieval period, redefining the road’s historical and cultural significance. READ MORE
Hardback: £60.00
Daughters of the Sun: Small Human Images in Megalithic Iberia, 4th-3rd Millennium BC
Primitiva Bueno-Ramírez et al.
This study examines Iberian Neolithic and Chalcolithic figurines (4th–3rd millennia BC), exploring their symbolism, craft, and role in funerary and social life. Rich in form and context, these “sun-eyed” images reveal identities, ideologies, and long-distance connections within European prehistory. READ MORE
Hardback: £70.00
King's Seat, Dunkeld: Excavations of a Royal Centre of the Southern Picts, 2017-21
David Strachan et al.
King’s Seat fort near Dunkeld, once lost to archaeology, was rediscovered in 2015 and revealed as a high-status Pictish royal site. Excavations uncovered metalworking, trade, and feasting evidence. Its later abandonment reflects shifts in power and religious influence, linking prehistory to medieval Scotland. READ MORE
Hardback: £35.00
Limoges Enamels
Marian Campbell
This study explores the arrival and ultimate fate of vivid enamelled copperwork from Limoges in medieval England. Through archaeological finds and a detailed gazetteer, it reveals how these sacred objects were later defaced or concealed during the Reformation’s attack on religious imagery. READ MORE
Paperback: £25.00
Les ateliers de céramique de la Byzacène du Sud-Ouest
Mongi Nasr
Over 30 years of research on ceramic workshop dumps in South-West Byzacena uncovered seven sites. The study traced local vs. imported production, explored new centers, and analyzed materials to map distribution. It also revealed historical, spatial, and chronological patterns. READ MORE
Paperback: £48.00
Princely Archaeologies and Plural Sovereignties in Modern South Asia
ed. Rafiullah Khan
This volume highlights the overlooked role of princely states in South Asia’s archaeology. It compiles studies on exploration, conservation, and sovereignty, revealing how local royal houses shaped heritage. It challenges colonial biases and opens new paths for historical inquiry. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00
Umm al-Quwain 2
ed. Sophie Mery et al.
This book explores Neolithic life at UAQ2 in Umm al-Quwain, UAE, revealing coastal adaptation, burial practices, and ancient pearling. It links the site to Mesopotamia and Oman, showing regional exchange. Environmental shifts and rich stratigraphy deepen insights into Eastern Arabia’s prehistoric past. READ MORE
Hardback: £60.00
Two Late Umm an-Nar Tombs at Mowaihat-Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Walid Yasin Al Tikriti et al.
This report details two Late Umm an-Nar tombs in Ajman, UAE, revealing a broader cultural reach. Tomb A was fully excavated; Tomb B, a rare subterranean grave, was later completed. An osteological study showed burial differences, offering new insights into third millennium BC practices. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00
Neolithic Timber Halls and a Bronze Age Settlement with Hoard at Carnoustie, Angus
Beverley Ballin Smith et al.
Carnoustie excavations revealed Scotland’s longest early Neolithic timber hall, with evidence of continuity in building traditions. Later Neolithic pits suggest social change. After early Bronze Age abandonment, roundhouses emerged, ending with a rare metalwork hoard buried nearby. READ MORE
Hardback: £80.00
Memorias bajo los viñedos: Arqueología y paisaje histórico en Rioja Alavesa
ed. Juan Antonio Quirós Castillo et al.
This book explores the deep history of La Rioja's vineyard landscapes through archaeology at Torrentejo. It traces 5,000 years of human impact, from prehistoric settlements to wine industrialization, and reflects on how landscapes become heritage—what is remembered, and what is lost. READ MORE
Paperback: £85.00
Myths on the Edge of Empire: How Classical Mythology Spread throughout Roman Britain
Steven Paul Turner
This study traces the spread of classical mythology in Roman Britain through detailed case studies of gods and heroes, thematic analyses, and material culture. It reveals how myths were adapted at the empire’s edge, illuminating processes of cultural transmission, identity, and religious practice. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00
Scents of Arabia: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Ancient Olfactory Worlds
ed. Arnulf Hausleiter et al.
This volume explores the cultural significance of scents and incense in ancient Arabia through archaeology, biomolecular science, sensory studies, history, and ethnography. It highlights the social, ritual, and economic roles of aromatics, reframing olfaction as a key dimension of identity and heritage. READ MORE
Hardback: £45.00 | Open Access
Excavating Ancient Egypt: Fifty Years of Archaeological Memories
Jeffrey Spencer
This book reveals the behind-the-scenes logistics of archaeological digs in Egypt, from admin and supplies to transport and housing. It also shares discoveries, excavation challenges, and insights into rural village life and local culture in the Nile Delta. READ MORE
Paperback: £30.00
Aspects of the Bronze Age in the Atlantic Archipelago and Beyond
ed. Dirk Brandherm
This volume presents 21 peer-reviewed studies on the Bronze Age in Ireland, Britain, and beyond. Covering themes like technology, trade, and identity, it offers fresh insights into metalworking, burial practices, and landscape use, making it a key reference for Atlantic Bronze Age research. READ MORE
Hardback: £80.00
Ancient Magdala: Archaeological Excavations (2010-2017)
ed. Marcela Zapata-Meza
This volume presents the Magdala Archaeological Project's findings, including the history of Magdala, the 2009 synagogue discovery, and analyses of archaeological materials. It covers aspects of life in Magdala, such as fragrances, medicines, fishing tools, and unique objects, offering insights from the late Hellenistic to Late Roman periods. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00 | eBook: £16.00
Le marteau sonnait sur l’enclume
Linda Boutoille
This research investigates stone tools used in metalworking, like hammers and anvils, previously undocumented in France. Over 100 tools were identified, mainly along the Atlantic coast. A new typology compares them to metal tools, offering insights into their function and role in early metal production. READ MORE
Hardback: £60.00
Hadrian's Wall: Milecastles, Turrets and the Curtain
ed. Derek A. Welsby et al.
Four detailed studies reassess the design and form of Hadrian’s Wall, its milecastles and turrets. Drawing on the archaeological record, the contributors explore how the Wall’s structure and superstructures shaped its purpose and meaning within the Roman frontier system. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00
Eating and Drinking along Ancient Roads and Rivers: Study Opportunities, Archaeological Sources and Open Issues about Diet Habits
ed. Ivana Ožanić Roguljić et al.
Eating and Drinking Along Ancient Roads and Rivers explores food production, consumption, and cultural meaning from Roman to early Medieval times. Using archaeological and scientific methods, it reveals how diet shaped identity, trade, and social life across regions. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00 | eBook: £16.00
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