Traces of the Past: Unraveling the Secrets of Archaeology Through Chemistry (Helix Books)
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When British archaeologists discovered a Viking ship burial at Sutton Hoo, Sussex, in the late 1930s, they were surprised to find no signs of human remains; only through the chemical study of the acidic soil could signs of a body be found. The use of chemistry has enabled archaeologists to pinpoint the origins of ancient Egyptian monuments, discover some causes for the decline of the Roman empire, and date the remains of the earliest protohominids. In Traces of the Past, chemist Lambert introduces readers to this happy alliance of science and history.
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Using tests such as carbon dating, color analysis, and elemental fingerprinting, chemists can determine what prehistoric humans ate, where the stones of Stonehenge came from, and if artifact is real or fake. Traces of the Past takes us step by step through this process of discovery, as it helps reconstruct ancient trade routes-how did amber get from the Baltic area to Belize?-or discloses what prehistoric cultures were really like-were certain bowls for eating or for show? An entertaining and accessible book for any reader intrigued by the interplay of science and history.
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Traces of the Past: Unraveling the Secrets of Archaeology Through Chemistry (Helix Books),Joseph B. Lambert,Perseus Books Group,0738200271,Archaeological chemistry,Archaeology,Chemistry - General,Science,Social Science,Sociology,Archaeological methodology & techniques,Archaeological theory,Chemistry,Cultural studies
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