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WINNER OF THE BRITISH DISCOVER BOOK AWARDS 2024 'DISCOVER' CATEGORYNOMINATED FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 IN THE ARCHAEOLOGY AWARDSRediscover the Ancient World as you've never seen it before and meet...· The women and children who painted the world's oldest-known cave art· The black pharaohs, forgotten from Ancient Egypt's history· The Indus civilisation who built a sustainable city· The female warriors who led battles in Ancient China· The peaceful Viking traders· The African engineers behind the greatest city in the medieval worldJoin archaeologist and broadcaster Raksha Dave on an unforgettable journey back through time as she casts a spotlight on forgotten histories and misrepresented stories. Perfect for readers aged 7+.Told through 50 objects, this groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on our past to inspire you to build a better future.· Rediscover the past with this book that uncovers forgotten histories and underrepresented stories· Fully illustrated throughout· Includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary at the back of the book· Written by Raksha Dave, one of the UK's top female archaeologists and well known TV broadcaster from Channel 4's Time TeamWords of praise for this book:"A healthy corrective to the notion that "History is what White Men did", and worthy of a place on every child's bookshelf" - Sir Tony Robinson"A brilliant way to engage children in their shared history" - Lara Maiklem, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, Mudlarking"Fresh and exciting, this book blows the idea that history is something boring and fusty out the water and will be lapped up by history fan" - The Bookseller"Something special...an important book for children and for the future" - The British Book Awards"Compelling and illuminating" - Waterstones

Open this scrapbook to discover how precious ancient treasures are - not for their gold, but for the stories they reveal about the past.With prized artefacts from key ancient civilizations to uncover and embossed treasures to touch on every spread, this interactive book is a keepsake for the whole family to cherish.Featuring ten treasures that have been unearthed from around the world, including:- Ötzi's copper axe (from prehistoric Europe)- The King of Kish's war helmet (from ancient Mesopotamia)- The golden hat of Schifferstadt (from Bronze Age Germany)- Tutankhamun's sandals (from ancient Egypt)- Antikythera, the world's first 'computer' (from ancient Greece)- A Roman dog mosaic (from ancient Rome)- Vinkovci's lion plate (from ancient Rome)- The golden belt-buckle of Sutton Hoo (from Anglo-Saxon England)- The Chacoan jet frog (from Chaco Canyon, New Mexico)- The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries (from Medieval France)Expertly written by award-winning author, broadcaster and archaeologist Raksha Dave. A perfect gift for budding archaeologists and curious historians.Praise for The Archaeologist's Discoveries"A glorious trove of touchable treasures - Raksha Dave turns history into a hands-on archaeological adventure for curious minds and fingers alike." - Sandi ToksvigAlso available: The Fossil Keeper's Treasure "Featuring beautifully produced embossed 'fossils,' this gorgeous scrapbook is a delight for all budding archaeologists." -Waterstones