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X Marks the Spot
- The Story of Archaeology in Eight Extraordinary Discoveries
- Narrated by: Michael Scott
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
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Summary
A thrilling and adventurous new history of discovery that takes us on a global tour of the most fascinating archaeological finds of all time.
Uncovering the physical remains of our past is a quintessential human itch; the pursuit of every society from the ancients through to today. But the stories behind archaeological exploration and discovery - what we look for when, what we end up finding, and what we then do with it - tell us as much about ourselves today as they do about the past.
Through eight sensational stories of discovery, Professor Michael Scott traces the evolution of modern archaeology from colonial expeditions to today's cutting-edge digs, unearthing traps, curses and buried treasure along the way. We uncover why different periods and places have caught our attention and imaginations at different times. We meet the characters, some celebrated and some forgotten, who found world-famous discoveries like the Rosetta Stone, the Terracotta Warriors and Machu Picchu. We investigate ancient human footprints, stunning shipwrecks, mythical princesses and surprising rituals as keyholes to the wonders of past civilisations. And we unravel how archaeological finds have often become emblems of modern fascinations and dilemmas.
Crossing millions of years, trekking from the jungles of South America to the frozen highlands of Central Asia, X Marks the Spot reveals how much the discovery of our past is intertwined with the concerns of our present and why X never, ever marks the spot.
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- AILEEN
- 30-06-23
Fascinating selection of archaeological highlights
Excellent selection of world archaeology told with engaging enthusiasm by the author. His knowledge and authority of his subject are evident throughout and make for compelling listening.
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- Christine
- 20-06-23
I loved this book!
Such great stories, told very enthusiastically by the author himself. He really has a great way of developing a plot - of actual real events. I’d love some more :)
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- Kuma
- 28-06-23
A really engaging account of archaeology
A truly fantastic read, with a very diverse and interesting selection of archaeological "discoveries." Really appreciated the rich levels of detail when creating the context of each discovery.
Was very hard to put down.
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- Mrs Su Underwood
- 12-08-23
Real life ‘Indiana Jones’ stories
A fascinating book that gives a page turning account of some of the most important archaeological finds of the last two centuries. Indomitable characters working determinedly for decades, but also with a liberal sprinkling of good luck. Michael Scott’s narration is perfect and he obviously still loves these stories. I listened to the whole thing in one sitting and I will probably go back and listen to each story again at some point to catch anything that I might have missed in my enthusiasm to find out the outcomes initially!
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- Mrs. C. Suleyman
- 14-02-24
things I knew, things I didn't!
loved the background given to some of our biggest discoveries,and the characters who found them.
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- Tania
- 14-09-23
So glad I got the audiobook
This was really entertaining and informative. It was read beautifully by the author. I wish i could hear more!
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- hclk
- 25-06-23
Brilliant
I absolutely loved listening to this, only downside is it's made me really want to visit all the sites!
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- Julie A Addis
- 11-08-23
Wonderful Listen, Gripping and Educational
Prof Michael Scott brings his own usual, enthusiastic dulcet tones to this wonderful collection of 8 stories about important archaeological finds. They are all fascinating and gripping and, as is always the case with Proff Scott, told in language which makes the subject really interesting and understandable for those of us who are not great scholars! I enjoyed it very much and highly recommend it - a “must listen” in my opinion
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-12-23
Facts presented as stories. A Great listen!
I enjoyed the enthusiasm and ability to put fact into story. I literally improved my knowledge of geography by checking out maps a as well as knowledge of art by realising how influential the broken figurines were for art in the 20th century.
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