Larger than Life
The Ommerschans hoard and the role of giant swords in the European Bronze Age (1500-1100 BC)
Edited by Luc W.S.W. Amkreutz & David Fontijn | 2024
In 1896 a remarkable hoard was discovered near Ommerschans in the eastern Netherlands that included a spectacular object: a giant bronze sword. It was obtained by the landowner and kept by a forester, until it…
Silver of the Possessed
Jewellery in the Egyptian zār
Sigrid M. van Roode | 2024
In the 19th century an African possession cult called zār arrived in Egypt and became hugely popular. Jewellery formed an integral part of this cult, and silver pendants with images of spirits started to appear…
Neu (im) Land – erste Bäuer:innen in der Peripherie
Der linienbandkeramische Fundplatz Lietzow 10 im Havelland, Brandenburg
Edited by Wiebke Kirleis, Andrea Hahn-Weishaupt, Mara Weinelt & Susanne Jahns | 2024
Bei einer Ausgrabung im havelländischen Lietzow in Brandenburg wurden jungsteinzeitliche Siedlungsbefunde entdeckt. Sie gehören zu zwei Hofstellen der jüngeren Linienbandkeramik, die um 5100-5000 v. u. Z. datiert. Die in der äußersten Peripherie des damaligen bäuerlichen…
Arqueología histórica venezolana
Perspectivas actuales sobre el contacto, el colonialismo y la independencia
Edited by Konrad A. Antczak | 2024
Este volumen ofrece una visión panorámica de la arqueología histórica de Venezuela, siendo la primera vez que un estudio de esta índole está disponible tanto en inglés como en español. Reúne el trabajo de destacados…
Venezuelan Historical Archaeology
Current Perspectives on Contact, Colonialism, and Independence
Edited by Konrad A. Antczak | 2024
This volume offers a comprehensive overview of the historical archaeology of Venezuela, marking the first time such a detailed study is available in both English and Spanish. It compiles the work of leading Venezuelan archaeologists…
‘Een knecht der knechten sy hy syne broederen’
Christelijk geloof en slavernij in het Nederlandse Atlantische koloniale rijk van de zeventiende en de achttiende eeuw
Ben Ipenburg | 2024
Het Nederlands slavernijverleden roept vele vragen op. Eén ervan is hoe het toch kon dat het christelijk geloof slavernij niet afkeurde maar theologisch ondersteunde. De bijbel weersprak niet dat mensen tot slaaf konden worden gemaakt.…
Artefact Biographies from Mesolithic and Neolithic Europe and Beyond
Papers in honour of Professor Annelou van Gijn
Edited by A. Verbaas, G. Langejans, A. Little and B. Chan | 2024
This volume has been written in honour of Professor Annelou van Gijn in order to celebrate her distinguished career as an archaeologist and, above all, as an expert in the study of material culture. Annelou…
Larger than Life
The Ommerschans hoard and the role of giant swords in the European Bronze Age (1500-1100 BC)
Edited by Luc W.S.W. Amkreutz & David Fontijn | 2024
In 1896 a remarkable hoard was discovered near Ommerschans in the eastern Netherlands that included a spectacular object: a giant bronze sword. It was obtained by the landowner and kept by a forester, until it…
Silver of the Possessed
Jewellery in the Egyptian zār
Sigrid M. van Roode | 2024
In the 19th century an African possession cult called zār arrived in Egypt and became hugely popular. Jewellery formed an integral part of this cult, and silver pendants with images of spirits started to appear…
Neu (im) Land – erste Bäuer:innen in der Peripherie
Der linienbandkeramische Fundplatz Lietzow 10 im Havelland, Brandenburg
Edited by Wiebke Kirleis, Andrea Hahn-Weishaupt, Mara Weinelt & Susanne Jahns | 2024
Bei einer Ausgrabung im havelländischen Lietzow in Brandenburg wurden jungsteinzeitliche Siedlungsbefunde entdeckt. Sie gehören zu zwei Hofstellen der jüngeren Linienbandkeramik, die um 5100-5000 v. u. Z. datiert. Die in der äußersten Peripherie des damaligen bäuerlichen…
Arqueología histórica venezolana
Perspectivas actuales sobre el contacto, el colonialismo y la independencia
Edited by Konrad A. Antczak | 2024
Este volumen ofrece una visión panorámica de la arqueología histórica de Venezuela, siendo la primera vez que un estudio de esta índole está disponible tanto en inglés como en español. Reúne el trabajo de destacados…
Venezuelan Historical Archaeology
Current Perspectives on Contact, Colonialism, and Independence
Edited by Konrad A. Antczak | 2024
This volume offers a comprehensive overview of the historical archaeology of Venezuela, marking the first time such a detailed study is available in both English and Spanish. It compiles the work of leading Venezuelan archaeologists…
‘Een knecht der knechten sy hy syne broederen’
Christelijk geloof en slavernij in het Nederlandse Atlantische koloniale rijk van de zeventiende en de achttiende eeuw
Ben Ipenburg | 2024
Het Nederlands slavernijverleden roept vele vragen op. Eén ervan is hoe het toch kon dat het christelijk geloof slavernij niet afkeurde maar theologisch ondersteunde. De bijbel weersprak niet dat mensen tot slaaf konden worden gemaakt.…
Artefact Biographies from Mesolithic and Neolithic Europe and Beyond
Papers in honour of Professor Annelou van Gijn
Edited by A. Verbaas, G. Langejans, A. Little and B. Chan | 2024
This volume has been written in honour of Professor Annelou van Gijn in order to celebrate her distinguished career as an archaeologist and, above all, as an expert in the study of material culture. Annelou…
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