Synopsis
From treasure seekers to systematic excavation, this is the story of the rediscovery of our ancient past. From the classification of the prehistoric in the 19th century to the discovery of Carbon 14 in the 1940s, it tells of the major discoveries, the main players and the methods used.
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À propos de l'auteur
John Romer is a graduate of the Royal College of Art. He began work in archaeology on the University of Chicago's epigraphic survey at Thebes in Upper Egypt. For the last 25 years he has alternated professional archaeology and conservation with writing books and TV series, which he also presents to critical acclaim. This is his fourth series. John Romer lives and works around the Mediterranean and in the Middle East. He has a house in Tuscany with his wife,the author Elizabeth Romer, who is responsible for many photographs in this b
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