Was there ever a Garden of Eden? What became of the 10 lost tribes of Israel? What is the significance of the European megaliths? Twenty-eight leading authorities draw on modern science and the latest research to explore some of archaeology's most baffling controversies and enigmas, from mankind's origins to the mysterious collapse of once powerful civilizations, in this informative perspective on human history. Packed with evocative photographs and informative diagrams, maps, and plans, this guide offers a fascinating window into vanished worlds.
This sumptuous book follows photographer Michael Yamashita — winner of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Pictures of the Year Competition — as he recreates the journeys of "the greatest traveler of all time." Legendary locales from Venice to Western Europe, to Mongolia and China, are highlighted in this lavish book of color photography.
