Archaeology
Explore a rich collection of archaeology texts that shed light on ancient cultures and historical discoveries. From detailed accounts of excavations to studies of artifacts, these works reveal the fascinating processes that uncover the past. Perfect for history enthusiasts, researchers, or anyone interested in understanding the mysteries of human heritage and civilization. Discover the compelling stories of how past societies lived, thrived, and left their marks on the world.
Notice of Runic Inscriptions Discovered during Recent Excavations in the Orkneys
An ancient tomb reveals Viking secrets etched in stone, hinting at forgotten sagas and the lives of Norse explorers.
By James Farrer
The Repair of Casa Grande Ruin, Arizona, in 1891 Fifteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1893-94, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1897, pages 315-348
A historical site teetering on the brink of collapse gets a second chance through careful restoration, battling the ravages of time and human interference.
By Cosmos Mindeleff
An account of some kjoekkenmoeddings, or shell-heaps, in Maine and Massachusetts
Journey back in time to uncover the culinary secrets and cultural artifacts hidden within ancient coastal shell piles, revealing the untold stories of America's earliest inhabitants.
By Jeffries Wyman
Roman Sepulchral Inscriptions Their Relation to Archæology, Language, and Religion
Unlock the secrets of ancient Rome through its tombstones, where simple epitaphs whisper tales of life, death, and a civilization’s enduring legacy.
By John Kenrick
The Lake-Dwellings of Europe Being the Rhind Lectures in Archæology for 1888
Embark on a historical journey to discover the hidden secrets of ancient European civilizations that once thrived in unique lake-dwelling communities.
By Robert Munro
Aboriginal Remains in Verde Valley, Arizona Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1891-92, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1896, pages 179-262
Journey to the deserts of Arizona, where ancient stone structures whisper tales of forgotten civilizations and their intricate connection to the land.
By Cosmos Mindeleff
The Lawhorn Site
An amateur archaeologist's drive to uncover the past reveals ancient pottery and burial remains, rewriting the history of a forgotten site.
By John Moselage
Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics
Uncover the secrets of the London Obelisk, a towering stone monument that connects ancient Egypt to biblical history through the mysterious language of hieroglyphs.
By James King
Archeological Expedition to Arizona in 1895 Seventeenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1895-1896, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1898, pages 519-744
Venture into Arizona's ancient ruins with a driven archaeologist seeking to understand the lives of its early inhabitants.
By Jesse Walter Fewkes
The Dawn of History: An Introduction to Pre-Historic Study
Uncover the secrets of our ancestors as we piece together the puzzles of ancient tools and forgotten settlements to reveal humanity's first steps.
By C. F. (Charles Francis) Keary
El Kab
Unearth the mysteries of ancient Egypt as explorers dig into tombs, revealing the burial rituals and cultural history of El Kab.
By James Edward Quibell
Origin and Development of Form and Ornament in Ceramic Art. Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-1883, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 437-466.
Discover how ancient potters shaped clay and their art, reflecting complex connections between functionality, creativity, and cultural identity.
By William Henry Holmes
Preliminary report on a visit to the Navaho National Monument, Arizona
Embark on an adventure through ancient ruins and Hopi heritage, as an early 20th-century explorer unearths a lost world in the American Southwest.
By Jesse Walter Fewkes
American Indian Ways of Life: An Interpretation of the Archaeology of Illinois and Adjoining Areas
Uncover the forgotten stories of Illinois's first people as archaeological treasures reveal their ancient lifestyles.
By Thorne Deuel
The Later Cave-Men
Discover how early humans hunted, lived, and learned in a world ruled by nature, with the help of a wise elder and a much-anticipated reindeer migration.
By Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
How to Observe in Archaeology Suggestions for Travellers in the Near and Middle East
** Untrained explorers journeying through ancient lands can learn how to preserve history through careful observation and documentation.
By British Museum
Pagan and Christian Rome
Witness the fascinating clash of empires as a city steeped in ancient gods transforms into a stronghold of a new faith.
By Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani
The Excavations of Roman Baths at Bath
Journey back in time to witness the unearthing of an ancient Roman spa, revealing secrets of Roman innovation and culture.
By Charles Edward Davis
The Venus of Milo: an archeological study of the goddess of womanhood
Uncovered by a peasant, claimed by France, this iconic statue sparks debate about beauty, goddess representation, and a forgotten past.
By Paul Carus
Animal Figures in the Maya Codices
Discover how the ancient Maya used animals in their sacred books to express key beliefs and track time.
By Alfred M. (Alfred Marston) Tozzer