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Christian Settlements and Monasteries in the Northern Judaean Shephelah and the Western Samaria Hills during the Byzantine Period
Ayelet Dayan
This study examines Byzantine-period monasteries in the northern Judaean Shephelah and western Samaria Hills. It presents newly uncovered Christian sites, distinguishes site types, and explores monastery foundations, interactions with nearby settlements, and classification criteria. READ MORE
Paperback: £30.00 | eBook: £16.00
Revelations in Japanese Archaeology
ed. Barbara Seyock et al.
This volume compiles significant articles from the BSEAA, updated for this volume. It covers the Japanese Paleolithic, protohistoric Yayoi and Kofun periods, and the beginnings of Japanese archaeology, offering new perspectives on cultural transmission, subsistence practices, and centralized societies. READ MORE
Paperback: £55.00 | Free Download | eBook Institution: £9.99
Otto Rubensohn's Excavations on Paros I
Tomáš Alušík et al.
This book transcribes Otto Rubensohn's unpublished texts and photos of small sanctuaries on Kounados Hill, Paros. It highlights Rubensohn's contributions to archaeology, despite his brief career, and aims to enhance understanding of Greek archaeology and the history of the field. READ MORE
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Landscape 4: una sintesi di elementi diacronici
ed. Giulia D'Alessio et al.
This volume aims to provide a more accurate reconstruction of the ancient landscape through a comparison between the research of young scholars and that of more experienced figures, offering an overview of the current state of research and the methods applied in various archaeological contexts around the Mediterranean. READ MORE
Paperback: £55.00 | Open Access
Property and Piety in Early Medieval Winchester
Alexander R. Rumble
Winchester in the Anglo-Saxon and early Norman periods was an important royal and religious centre. This volume comprises an edition and translation, with extensive commentary, of thirty-three Anglo-Saxon and Norman documents relating to the topography and minsters of early medieval Winchester. READ MORE
Hardback: £58.00 | Open Access
Winchester in the Early Middle Ages
ed. Martin Biddle
This volume provides a full edition, translation, and analyses of the Winton Domesday and of the city depicted therein, drawing on the evidence derived from archaeological excavation and historical research in the city since 1961, on personal- and place-name evidence, and on contemporary advances in Anglo-Saxon numismatics. READ MORE
Hardback: £96.00 | Open Access
A Comprehensive Survey of Rock Art in Upper Tibet: Volume IV
John Vincent Bellezza
Focusing on the Western half of Stod, this is the fourth in a series of five volumes that comprehensively document rock art in Upper Tibet. It examines a panoply of graphic evidence found on stone surfaces, supplying an unprecedented view of the long-term development of culture and religion on a large swathe of the Tibetan Plateau. READ MORE
Paperback: £175.00 | Open Access
The People of Early Winchester
ed. Caroline M. Stuckert
This volume traces the lives, health, and diseases of Winchester's inhabitants as seen in their skeletal remains from the mid-3rd to mid-16th century, a period of over 1,300 years. It offers a continuous chronological window, rather than a series of isolated studies, and is notable for the large sample of 8th-10th century Anglo-Saxon burials. READ MORE
Hardback: £80.00 | Open Access
Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester
Martin Biddle
Over 6000 objects were recovered during the Winchester excavations (1961-1971), offering insight not only into the industries and arts, but the economic, cultural, and social life of medieval Winchester. This volume covers all the objects from the finest products of the Anglo-Saxon goldsmith’s skill to the iron tenter-hooks of the cloth industry. READ MORE
Hardback: £195.00 | Open Access
Delta Reports 1
ed. Eva Lange-Athinodorou et al.
This volume compiles papers from the 2021/2023 Delta Conferences, detailing archaeological work in northern Egypt. It includes reports on Predynastic sites, Wadi Tumilat surveys, and excavations at Tjaru and Tell el Basta, alongside studies of Ptolemaic and Roman sites. A BEAST project article explores population distribution across ancient times. READ MORE
Paperback: £30.00 | eBook: £16.00
The Cult of St Swithun
Michael Lapidge
Following the translation of his relics from a conspicuous tomb into the Old Minster, Winchester, the massive rebuilding of the cathedral, and a vigorous publicity campaign by Bishop Aethelwold (963-84), St Swithun became one of the most popular and important English saints, whose cult was widespread in England, Ireland, Scandinavia, and France. READ MORE
Hardback: £115.00 | Open Access
South-Eastern Anatolia at a Crossroads
ed. Emanuela Borgia
This volume analyzes South-Eastern Anatolia's role as a cultural crossroads from the Hellenization phase to the Byzantine age, highlighting its strategic position and interactions with Cyprus and northern Syria. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00 | Free Download | eBook Institution: £9.99
From the Adriatic to the Alps: Transport and Trade Networks in Roman and Late Antique Northern Italy
James Page
Examines inland trade in Roman Northern Italy, revealing complex dynamics beyond the proximity of coastlines. Using datasets of amphorae, finewares, and marble, it highlights the importance of transport costs, river networks, and trans-mountain trade, showing diverse consumption patterns and the interplay between cost and consumer choice. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00 | eBook: £16.00
Between Peak and Plain: Excavations on a Multiperiod Site at Mellor, Stockport, 1998-2009
ed. Peter Arrowsmith
This book details 12 seasons of excavations at Mellor, Stockport, revealing a multiperiod site from the Mesolithic to post-medieval periods. Key finds include Iron Age enclosures, medieval hall remains, Mesolithic lithics, and Romano-British artefacts, all contextualized within the wider region. READ MORE
Paperback: £48.00 | eBook: £16.00
Instrumentum navis. Le àncore litiche e plumbee della Soprintendenza del Mare della Regione Siciliana
Valentina Purpura
This study, in collaboration with the Superintendency of the Sea of the Sicilian Region, catalogs lithic, leaden, and metal anchors from Sicily's underwater environment. It includes historical research on anchor types, navigation, and ports, and lays the foundations to create a digital map of findings using GIS for future research. READ MORE
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Spatial Analysis of Housing and Economic Complexes in the Upper Palaeolithic of Transbaikal (Southern Siberia)
Irina I. Razgildeeva et al.
This book reviews the history of spatial analysis methods in Russian archaeology, focusing on Upper Palaeolithic complexes in Transbaikal. It introduces contextual analysis, examines the Studenoe 2 site, and includes an ethnographic section on northern frame dwellings. The study will be of interest for archaeologists, historians, and geologists. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
A Dramatic Event in Late Roman Florence
ed. Elsa Pacciani
A multi-disciplinary investigation beneath the Uffizi Gallery in Florence uncovered an emergency burial site from the late 4th to early 5th century AD. Likely due to an epidemic, this discovery sheds new light on a dramatic, undocumented event in the city's history, revealing its historical and socioeconomic context. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
Arqueología de las comunidades rurales en la Península Ibérica
ed. Sofía Rojas Miguel et al.
This book explores the archaeology of rural communities in the Iberian Peninsula, examining settlement organization, environment, beliefs, trade, resource use, and socioeconomic changes from Prehistory to today. It highlights unpublished data, historical interpretation, and archaeology's role in cultural tourism and public history. READ MORE
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Bridging the Gap: Disciplines, Times, and Spaces in Dialogue – Volume 2
ed. Nathalie Kallas
Volume 2 compiles papers presented in three enlightening sessions: Session 3 – Visual and Textual Forms of Communication; Session 7 – The Future of the Past. Archaeologists and Historians in Cultural Heritage Studies; and Session 8 – Produce, Consume, Repeat. History and Archaeology of Ancient Near Eastern Economies. READ MORE
Paperback: £55.00 | Open Access
At the Dawn of History: The Late Pre-Islamic Age in South-Eastern Arabia
Paul A. Yule et al.
This study re-evaluates the Samad Late Iron Age (SLIA) and its context around 0 CE, highlighting its complexities and significance. It examines SLIA's relationship with Mleiha/PIR, covering burial practices, pottery, trade, and architecture, offering insights into pre-Islamic south-eastern Arabia and contributing to archaeological discourse. READ MORE
Paperback: £65.00 | eBook: £16.00
The Twelfth-Century Mosan Reliquary of Pétermonostora
Bernát Rácz
In 2013, two large enamel plaques from a Mosan reliquary were found at Pétermonostora, Hungary. Despite the site's destruction by Mongols in 1241, these remains highlight a thriving medieval settlement and offer insights into high medieval East-Central Europe's art, culture, and history. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
Conversos, Power and the Intermediate Groups in Golden Age Spain
ed. Enrique Soria Mesa et al.
Recent studies reveal significant social mobility in 16th-17th century Spain, challenging previous beliefs. This book explores the rise of a powerful intermediate class, the mesocracy, including Jewish converts, who advanced through long-term family strategies and professional roles, contributing to Spain's economic power. READ MORE
Paperback: £38.00 | Open Access
Producers, Traders and Consumers in Urban Societies in Southern Britain and Europe
ed. Mark Maltby et al.
Papers honor Mark's research on urbanization and trade in Britain and Europe, and his contributions to museums and museology. In two sections, the first provides up-to-date reviews of Hamwic (Saxon Southampton) and the second offers post-excavation studies in Britain and Europe and also includes developments in the Museum and Heritage sectors. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00 | eBook: £16.00
The Swash Channel Wreck
David Parham et al.
This volume details the discovery, excavation, and analysis of a 17th-century Dutch shipwreck, likely the Fame of Hoorn. Found in 1990 and re-discovered in 2006, it underwent extensive excavation. It is one of the most complete shipwrecks of its kind outside the Baltic, offering insights into its construction and life on board. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | Open Access
Archaeological Stones and Their Macroscopic Identification
James A. Harrell
This book provides archaeologists with a clear and comprehensive explanation of how to recognize the archaeologically important rocks and minerals. It does this using only their macroscopic properties, which are those that can be observed with the unaided eye or, at most, with a low-power magnifying glass. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00 | eBook: £16.00
A Mosaic of Recollections
David S. Neal
David S. Neal's autobiography chronicles his journey from a working-class boy in war-torn London to a renowned expert in Roman mosaics. His career spans from graphic design to archaeological illustration, leading excavations, and publishing significant works on Roman and medieval mosaics. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
Bronzization: Essays in Bronze Age Archaeology
ed. Heide W. Nørgaard et al.
A collection of state-of-the-art articles which integrate new insights from the many advances in research on the subject into a new and up-to-date vision of the Bronze Age as a Europeanised or even globalised period. Papers revise current understanding of bronzization and bronzification in line with a holistic view of recent scientific advances. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00 | Open Access
Archaeological Excavations at Holme Hall Quarry, South Yorkshire
Francis M. Morris
This volume documents the results from large-scale archaeological investigations at Holme Hall Quarry on the Magnesian Limestone ridge, South Yorkshire. The main occupation of the site occurred during the Roman period when two rural farmsteads were constructed and a field system with associated droveways and enclosures imposed across the landscape. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00 | Open Access
El paisaje en el antiguo Egipto
Antonio Muñoz Herrera
This study integrates landscape archaeology and cognitive neuroscience to explore ancient Egyptian funerary practices. It examines how landscapes influenced cultural evolution, using case studies in Umm el-Qaab and Thebes. The research redefines the cultural role of landscapes, highlighting their dynamic influence on ancient Egyptian culture. READ MORE
Paperback: £52.00 | eBook: £16.00
Harbours of the Aegean in Late Antiquity and the Medieval Period
Alkiviadis Ginalis
A comprehensive study of Aegean harbours and maritime connectivity, focusing on both major and local infrastructures. It provides a framework for interpreting coastal facilities and examines the Byzantine East's port networks. Thessaly serves as a case study, with diverse maritime landscapes and activities from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages. READ MORE
Paperback: £55.00 | eBook: £16.00
A Legacy of Learning in Near Eastern Archaeology
ed. Peter Lacovara
Helene J. Kantor (July 15, 1919-January 13, 1993) was one of the last of the great generalists of the ancient world. This volume celebrates her scholarship with articles covering her wide-ranging interests with important studies on ancient Egypt, the Aegean, Iran and Classical civilization. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
The Oasis Papers 7
ed. Gillian E. Bowen et al.
This tribute to Professor Fred Leemhuis reflects his diverse interests in Egyptology and Islamic studies, with a focus on al-Qasr in Dakhleh. Topics include medieval and Ottoman archaeology, burial practices, ceramics, rock art, Qur’anic translations, and modern Egyptian traditions, alongside accounts of WWI hostilities in the oases. READ MORE
Paperback: £55.00 | eBook: £16.00
Groma: Issue 8 2023
Enrico Giorgi et al.
Vol 8 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
KOINON VII, 2024
Nicholas J. Molinari
Volume VII includes nine papers on Greek coinage and two Roman, one Ottoman and a final paper in the Medieval, and Early Modern section, followed by a catalog of varieties. READ MORE
Paperback: £50.00 | eBook: £16.00
Ash-sharq: Bulletin of the Ancient Near East No 8 1-2, 2024
ed. Laura Battini
Ash-sharq is a journal devoted to short articles on the archaeology, history and society of the Ancient Near East. READ MORE
Paperback: £72.00 | eBook: £10.00
Calaforno 1: L’Ipogeo e il territorio
ed. Pietro Militello
The Hypogeum of Calaforno is one of the most intriguing structures of prehistoric Sicily, an underground sequence of 35 chambers preceded by a vestibule and a megalithic entrance, built in the Late Copper Age. The book presents the results of the investigations inside the hypogeum between 2013-2017. READ MORE
Paperback: £60.00 | eBook: £16.00
Deux campagnes de prospections au Yémen: 1992 – 1993
ed. Michel Mouton
Surveys by the French Archaeological Mission in Jawf-Ḥaḍramawt (1992–1993) documented prehistoric and protohistoric sites along the palaeo-river. Despite informal data, findings offer insights into Yemen's archaeological map, including prehistoric, Bronze Age, and South Arabian sites, and inscriptions amid changes to the modern landscape. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
Rei Cretariae Romanae Fautorum: Acta 48
ed. Catarina Viegas
Papers from the RCRF 2022 Athens conference explore Roman pottery manufacturing and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond. Featuring 60 articles, it examines typologies, production, trade, and cultural transformations, offering new insights into ancient economies and societies from the Hellenistic to Late Antique periods. READ MORE
Hardback: £110.00
Art and the Senses in Ancient America
ed. María Luisa Vázquez de Ágredos Pascual et al.
This book explores the materiality and sensory dimensions of pre-Columbian art in Mesoamerica and the Andes. Chapters examine the physicochemical study of raw materials, sensory arts like music and cuisine, and the sociocultural meanings of textures, sounds, and scents, linking ancient practices to modern indigenous traditions. READ MORE
Paperback: £50.00 | eBook: £16.00
Journal of Greek Archaeology Volume 9 2024
John Bintliff et al.
Vol. 9 includes proceedings of a conference held in Athens (2023) offering a rich overview of the application of GIS in excavation and survey contexts in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean. Further papers cover prehistory through to Medieval times, and a final paper providing a detailed survey of the history of female archaeologists in Greece. READ MORE
Paperback: £96.00 | eBook: £25.00
Tarteso
ed. Clara Toscano-Pérez et al.
This monograph, stemming from the 2022 International Congress on Protohistoric Urbanism, explores the origins of urbanism, focusing on the Tartessian world in southwest Iberia. Featuring 13 chapters by 20 experts, it examines urbanism as a Mediterranean-born adaptation tied to humanity's shift toward a global economic strategy. READ MORE
Paperback: £50.00 | Open Access
Reading Ancient Objects Inside Out: Greek Figure-Decorated Pottery in Portugal
ed. Rui Morais et al.
Collected papers examine ancient Greek vases in Portugal through two approaches: scripta explores mythological, literary, and cultural themes, while eikon provides an iconographic analysis. The study includes vases from Myths, Gods and Heroes and others of historical importance, including non-figurative examples.
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The Theater at Stobi
Elizabeth R. Gebhard
This volume explores Stobi's marble theater, uncovered in 1924, revealing its construction in the late 1st or early 2nd century AD. Excavations uncovered an earlier, lower structure, later integrated. Post c. 300 AD, apparent earthquake damage led the cavea and scene-building to be repaired and the orchestra to be enclosed as a permanent arena. READ MORE
Paperback: £48.00 | Open Access
Documenting Elkab
W. Vivian Davies
This volume details the Oxford Epigraphic Expedition's recent work (2017–2020, 2022) on the pharaonic monuments of Elkab, focusing on the main rock-necropolis tombs, and Coptic ostraca from Hagr Edfu. It includes five reports and bibliographies of earlier studies at both sites. READ MORE
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Close to the Edge: Excavations of Five Cornish Coastal Barrows
Andy M. Jones
A report of recent excavation of five Early Bronze Age barrows undertaken by Cornwall Archaeological Unit. All are complex monuments revealing episodes of remodelling and reuse. Despite being broadly comparable with similar radiocarbon determinations, there are major differences in both the form and intensity of activity between the barrows. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00 | eBook: £16.00
Visualising Glocalization
Rubén Montoya González
Glocalization can be defined as globalization refracted through the local. This book applies the glocalization framework to an archaeological dataset composed of a selection of partially and fully excavated villas, their associated architectural spaces, and pavements from Hispania Baetica between the 2nd and the 4th centuries AD.
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Human Societies Facing Climate Change: Volume 3
François Djindjian
Collected papers from a symposium organized by the International Academy of Prehistory and Protohistory (AIPP) in Paris, 2023. The chosen theme “Determinisms in prehistoric societies: climate change, environments, functional constraints and cultural traditions” is part of the project “Human societies in the face of climate change”. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00 | Open Access
犍陀罗美术与希腊—罗马世界：简明导论
Peter Stewart
This book offers an introduction to Gandharan art and the mystery of its relationship with the Graeco-Roman world of the Mediterranean. It presents an accessible explanation of the ancient and modern contexts of Gandharan art, the state of scholarship on the subject, and guidance for further, in-depth study. Chinese language edition. READ MORE
Paperback: £24.99 | Open Access
Life and Death in Roman Carlisle
Matthew S. Hobson
Finds from a Roman cremation cemetery in Carlisle offer an important study of burials and identity in the region. Excavated graves, including rare richly furnished burials, reveal cultural ties to the Nervii of Gallia Belgica and suggest a Nervian presence in early Roman Carlisle linked to military recruitment and local pottery production. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00 | Open Access
Gematon: Living and Dying in a Kushite Town on the Nile, Volume IV
Anna M. Davies-Barrett et al.
This volume covers bioarchaeological findings from the Sudan Archaeological Research Society’s 1997-2018 Kawa excavations, focusing on human and animal bones. Human skeletons were meticulously documented and preserved, while archaeozoologists studied fragile animal bones. Additional materials supplement Volume I for context on Kawa's cemetery. READ MORE
Hardback: £60.00 | Open Access
Travellers in Ottoman Lands II
ed. Ines Asceric-Todd et al.
This volume has a special focus on the Ottoman Balkans and Anatolia as seen and described by travellers from both within and outside the region. 26 papers shed valuable light on the topics of Christian-Muslim and East-West relations, and the transition from the Ottoman Empire to successor nation-states in the 19th and early 20th centuries. READ MORE
Paperback: £70.00 | eBook: £16.00
Gematon: Living and Dying in a Kushite Town on the Nile, Volume II
ed. Derek A. Welsby
This volume documents the Sudan Archaeological Research Society’s 1997-2018 excavations at Kawa, Sudan, with topographical mapping and digs across urban sites and the Kushite cemetery. Recovered artefacts, from pottery shards to dressed stone blocks, highlight the site’s diverse material culture and ancient rituals. READ MORE
Hardback: £90.00 | Open Access
Late Antique Stamped Amphorae as Evidence for Imperial Policy
ed. Charikleia Diamanti
The Halasarna Workshop on Cos Island reveals insights into Late Antique (5th-7th c.) imperial policy via stamped amphorae. Research finds LRA 1 stamps marked at city level, LRA 13 at state level, under imperial oversight. Excavations show Cos’s quaestor exercitus controlled LRA 13 production, offering key historical and archaeological context. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00 | eBook: £16.00
In Search of the Dioskouroi. Image, Myth and Cult
Sarah V. Graham
This book re-examines the Greek Dioskouroi, Kastor and Polydeukes, exploring their roles in image, myth, and cult. Case studies focus on their homelands in myth – Sparta, Messene, and Argos – and areas where Greek mariners sought their protection. Findings suggest that, for the Greeks, the term ‘Dioskouroi’ may have held a specific votive meaning. READ MORE
Paperback: £48.00 | eBook: £16.00
Water Supply and Water Management in the Metal Ages
ed. Dirk Brandherm et al.
Proceedings from the 2022 Metal Ages colloquium in Ankara. Topics include water supply and management, copper metallurgy, pottery, and combat techniques, spanning the Chalcolithic to Late Iron Age across Iran to Iberia, with a focus on artefact archaeometry. READ MORE
Hardback: £50.00 | Open Access
Plain of Plenty: Farming Practices, Food Production, and the Agricultural Potential of the Late Bronze Age (1600–1200 BCE) Argive Plain, Greece
Riia Elina Timonen
The Argive Plain was central to Late Bronze Age Mycenaean culture. Renowned for its settlements and treasures, less is known about its agricultural sustainability. This study examines Mycenaean farming in the Argive Plain and its societal implications, investigating if resource depletion contributed to the Bronze Age collapse. READ MORE
Paperback: £48.00 | Open Access
The North Pennines from Prehistory to Present
Paul Frodsham et al.
The first comprehensive survey of the archaeology of the North Pennines, from Mesolithic to modern times. Traces of 10,000 years of human activity survive today, including flint scatters at Mesolithic campsites, earthworks of prehistoric and later settlements and field systems, and extensive remnants of the post-medieval ‘miner-farmer’ landscape. READ MORE
Paperback: £48.00 | eBook: £16.00
Digging Lincoln
Michael J. Jones
A uniquely personal account of how a record of the city of Lincoln's rich archaeology was recorded from the time of the early antiquaries through to the commercially funded professional teams of today, by someone who was closely involved in a senior capacity for over half a century. READ MORE
Paperback: £25.00 | eBook: £9.99
Ausgewählte kleine Schriften zur römischen Antike (1974–2024)
Günther E. Thüry
A selection of fifty papers produced over the course of fifty years, supplemented here with epilogues considering developments in the field since first publication. They cover a wide range of topics in antiquity; Roman provincial archaeology; classical philology; epigraphy; numismatics; archaeobiology; history of medicine; and history of sexuality. READ MORE
Paperback: £65.00 | eBook: £16.00
The Early Bronze Age Seal-Impressed Vessels from Ḫirbet ez-Zeraqōn
Valentina Tumolo
Sealing practices were widespread across the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia from prehistoric to historic times. This study is based on the author’s analysis of the large assemblage of impressed ceramics from the site of Ḫirbet ez-Zeraqōn in northern Jordan. READ MORE
Paperback: £75.00 | eBook: £16.00
Forthcoming Publications
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Excavation 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
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
La grotte ornée d’El Castillo
Marc Groenen et al.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, the El Castillo cave (Cantabria, Spain) had not been the subject of a comprehensive study for over a century. With its multi-millennia of occupation and the quality and wealth of its cave art, this study posits the El Castillo cave as one of the major prehistoric sites on the Atlantic seaboard. READ MORE
Paperback: £150.00
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
Theudemirus Dux: The Last of the Goths
Rafael Barroso Cabrera et al.
This book explores Duke Theudemir’s role in the fall of the Visigothic Kingdom and the shift of power to Arab rule. It examines southeastern Iberia’s political context from Byzantine to Arab control and considers Pla de Nadal as Theudemir’s possible seat of power. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00
Iron and the Iron Age
Christopher Pare
A comprehensive account of the adoption of ironworking in Europe and Western Asia, based on archaeological evidence alongside written sources from the Neat East. Southern Europe and the Near East are the focus, but the book also considers early ironworking in Central Europe, the North Pontic steppe and the regions north and south of the Caucasus. READ MORE
Hardback: £70.00
Hermenegildvs Rex: Prince, Usurper, and Martyr
Rafael Barroso Cabrera et al.
Hermenegild’s rebellion and conversion remain highly debated, seen either as ambition or defence of true faith. This study examines its causes, consequences, and role in unifying Goths and Romans, laying groundwork for Reccared’s Catholic conversion and sacralising Visigothic kingship. READ MORE
Paperback: £35.00
Patrimonio antes del patrimonio
Héctor José Cardona Machado
This study offerss a critical reflection on the concept of cultural heritage and its association with archaeological practice in Mexico during the nineteenth century. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00
Port Louis: An Archaeological and Historical Survey of the First Capital of the Falkland Islands
Robert A. Philpott et al.
Port Louis, a key archaeological site in the Falkland Islands, was the main settlement for four colonial powers from 1764 to 1844. Abandoned in 1844, it has well-preserved remains. Surveys from 1994-1996 and 2023 used advanced technology to map the site, revealing its historical and geopolitical significance. READ MORE
Paperback: £45.00
The Black Sea: Hub of Peoples and Cultures (8th Century BC–5th/6th Century AD)
ed. Gocha R. Tsetskhladze et al.
Proceedings of the Seventh International Congress on Black Sea Antiquities, (Thessaloniki, 2022), this volume brings together leading scholars from across Europe and beyond to showcase new research on the diverse cultures, interactions, and archaeological discoveries that shaped the Black Sea region in antiquity. READ MORE
Paperback: £80.00 | eBook: £16.00
Classical Art and Ancient India
ed. Peter Stewart
This volume explores India's connections with the Mediterranean and Western Asia during Graeco-Roman history, highlighting artistic exchanges. Based on the 2023 Oxford workshop, it includes insights from international scholars, refining our understanding of cross-cultural artistic currents and questioning underlying assumptions. READ MORE
Paperback: £40.00
Vivir en la Edad de Hielo
Elle Clifford et al.
This colourful book, aimed at younger readers, takes you on a highly illustrated journey through daily life in Ice Age Europe, and tells you the things you’d need to know to survive! Explore the types of houses, food, clothes and toys people created, and their relationship with the natural environment. Spanish language edition. READ MORE
Paperback: £17.99
Vivre à l’âge de glace
Elle Clifford et al.
This colourful book, aimed at younger readers, takes you on a highly illustrated journey through daily life in Ice Age Europe, and tells you the things you’d need to know to survive! Explore the types of houses, food, clothes and toys people created, and their relationship with the natural environment. French language edition. READ MORE
Paperback: £17.99
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