X Marks the Spot

An Adventurous History of Archaeology

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Michael Scott

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Releases 6 Jun 2024

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'Fascinating' GREG JENNER 'I couldn't put it down' JANINA RAMIREZ 'Fabulous' NATALIE HAYNES 'Alive with the spirit of adventure' RANULPH FIENNES 'If you love Indiana Jones, this is the real thing' DAN SNOW 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.

Author Biography:

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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June 6th, 2024

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