Buried

Name: Buried
Brand: Simon & Schuster Ltd
SKU: 9781398510050
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An alternative history of the first millennium in Britain

By Alice Roberts

4.07

( 1,277 ratings, 138 reviews)

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Buried by Alice Roberts explores the fascinating archaeological discoveries of ancient burials in Britain. The author delves into the lives, deaths, and burial practices of past civilisations, providing a rich narrative that spans thousands of years and uncovers stories long forgotten beneath the earth.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by history and archaeology, as it offers an engaging exploration of ancient Britain through the lens of six significant burial sites, revealing the stories and cultures of the past.

Buried

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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘Tender, fascinating … Lucid and illuminating’ Robert Macfarlane

Funerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next. From Roman cremations and graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales, Buried provides an alternative history of the first millennium in Britain.

As she did with her pre-history of Britain in Ancestors, Professor Alice Roberts combines archaeological finds with cutting-edge DNA research and written history to shed fresh light on how people lived: by examining the stories of the dead.

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Buried by Alice Roberts has received praise for its engaging storytelling and insightful reflection on archaeology and history. Reviewers appreciate Roberts' ability to weave together the science of burial practices with the human stories behind them, creating a compelling narrative that resonates with readers both intellectually and emotionally.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398510050

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: 1x8pp colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Professor Alice Roberts is an academic, author and broadcaster, specialising in human anatomy, physiology, evolution, archaeology and history. In 2001, Alice made her television debut on Channel 4’s Time Team, and went on to write and present The Incredible Human Journey, Origins of Us and Ice Age Giants on BBC2. She is also the presenter of the popular TV series Digging for Britain. Alice has been a Professor of Public Engagement with Science at the University of Birmingham since 2012.