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X Marks the Spot

An Adventurous History of Archaeology
By Michael Scott
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Ancient shipwrecks in crystal seas, mythical princesses preserved in ice, and astonishing lost rituals — this is the story of archaeology. Professor Michael Scott uncovers the true stories behind history's most monumental discoveries, unearthing traps, curses, and buried treasure along the way. Full of extraordinary characters... Read More
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X Marks the Spot

An adventurous history of archaeology that digs up traps, curses and buried treasure...

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Ancient shipwrecks in crystal seas, mythical princesses preserved in ice, and astonishing lost rituals — this is the story of archaeology.

Professor Michael Scott uncovers the true stories behind history's most monumental discoveries, unearthing traps, curses, and buried treasure along the way. Full of extraordinary characters — from glory hunters to forgotten heroes — X Marks the Spot explores our love affair with the past.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529367850

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: 1 colour plate section

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 320

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Ancient & Classical History Global History History & Military Michael Scott Non-Fiction

About the Author

Michael Scott is Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick. He is the author of several books on the ancient Mediterranean world as well as ancient global history and has written and presented a range of TV and radio documentaries for National Geographic, History Channel, ITV and the BBC, including Invisible Cities.

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