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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
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
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 | 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
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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 | eBook: £16.00
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
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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 Near 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 | Open Access
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
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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
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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 | eBook: £16.00
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 | Open Access
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 | eBook: £9.99
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 | eBook: £9.99
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
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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
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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
Forthcoming Publications
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
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
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
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
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
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
Les ateliers de céramique de la Byzacène du Sud-Ouest
Mongi Nasr
This work examines ceramic workshop dumps in southwest Byzacena (modern-day Tunisia), uncovering seven workshops over three decades. It distinguishes regional productions, analyzes products, and explores historical factors influencing these workshops' development and decline, revealing a spatial and chronological distribution of ceramic production. READ MORE
Paperback: £48.00
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
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
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
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
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
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