From 2003 to 2009, author mike parker pearson led the stonehenge riverside project, the most comprehensive excavation ever conducted around stonehenge. Oct 24, 20 mike parker pearson, who joined the institute in 2012, has been leading a 10yearlong research programme on stonehenge and, in this paper, he outlines the history and current state of research. The author of fourteen books and over 100 academic papers, he led the stonehenge riverside project from 2003 to 2009. Through the remains of funerary rituals we learn not only about prehistoric peoples attitudes toward death and the afterlife but also about their culture, social system, and world view. It is good to see how previous excavation practice has compared to that of the.
In if stones could speak, awardwinning author marc aronson joins the research crew and records their efforts to crack stonehenges secrets. I was familiar with many of the new findings in this book because mike parker pearson spoke to the ny city aia a few years ago. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. A unique and fundamentally important exploration of the origin, mobility, diet and cultural relationships of beakerusing people in the chalcolithic of britain based on detailed scientific analysis of skeletal material from over 350 individuals. Mike parker pearson author biography, plus links to books. Worldrenowned archaeologist mike parkerpearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions. Stonehenge book by mike parker pearson official publisher page.
National geographic helped sponsor the riverside archeological team. Not only does it highlight the best segment of the classic rock mockumentary this is spinal tap, but it also notes humanitys longtime interest in the. The large pit dug into the north side of the great trilithon, mistakenly identified as a ramp for stone 56 by atkinson, supplied two associated dates of 24702210 bc antler picks but. This book is about the people who built stonehenge and its relationship to the surrounding landscape. Built around 5000 years ago, it stands for mystery and forgotten secrets waiting to be decoded. It is good to see how previous excavation practice has compared to that of the present day. Stonehenge mike parker pearson the post glacial flooding. Mike parker pearson books and biography waterstones. Archaeologist mike parker pearson unravels the mysteries. Explore books by mike parker pearson with our selection at. From 2003 to 2009, author mike parker pearson led the stonehenge riverside project, the most comprehensive excavation ever. The books narrative is full of firstname bonhomie, giving the impression that conclusions on important matters are simply arrived at via jolly chats between good mates over a pint or two in the nearest.
Shop amongst our popular books, including 37, guides of the north woods, historic annapolis valley and more from mike parker. He has published 14 books and over 100 academic papers. Mike parker pearson few places on earth conjure up more mystery than stonehenge, the ancient monolith in southwestern england. Late rescue for historys castaway world news the guardian. An international team of leading archaeologists and scientists, led by professor mike parker pearson, was assembled to address these questions. A new understanding, archaeologist and project director mike parker pearson uses that evidence to present a paradigmshifting theory of the true. As professor pearson establishes once and for all in his literally groundbreaking new book, stonehenge has a very curious connection to the. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Mike parker pearson books list of books by mike parker. Aug 21, 2014 parker pearson appears to have little respect for academic rigour, and a much greater liking for the process of telling a good tale. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Our knowledge about stonehenge has changed dramatically as a result of the stonehenge riverside project 20032009, led by mike parker pearson, and included not only stonehenge itself but also the nearby great henge enclosure of durrington walls. From 2003 to 2009, author mike parker pearson led the stonehenge riverside project, the most comprehensive. A new understanding, archaeologist and project director mike parker pearson uses that evidence to present a paradigmshifting theory.
Washington universitys assembly series presents mike parker pearson in the ferguson science lecture stonehenge. Here, the author unveils the critical new discoveries made during the massive investigation he oversaw from 2003 to 2009. The new radiocarbon dating also raises questions about a theory advanced by archaeologist mike parker pearson of the university of sheffield, who has long suggested that stonehenge was a. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mike parker pearson books online. In this latest book in the council for british archaeologys archaeology for all. Jul 10, 2012 anyway in the spirit of putting you on the right path as was done on the other blog heres a wee snippet of the new sequence from the british chalcolithic. By michael parker pearson bronze age britain english heritage new. Parker pearson appears to have little respect for academic rigour, and a much greater liking for the process of telling a good tale. The project unearthed a wealth of fresh evidence that had gone untouched since prehistory. Stonehenge by mike parker pearson deal reading deals. Well organized and written by the foremost scholar of the durrington walls. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals. Archaeology, stonehenge, neolithic, bronze age, henge, archaeological history.
A professor at the ucl institute of archaeology, he previously worked for 25 years as a professor at the university of. The archaeology of death and burial michael parker. Michael mike parker pearson, fsa, fsa scot, fba born 26 june 1957 is an english archaeologist specialising in the study of the neolithic british isles, madagascar and the archaeology of death and burial, and is known for his catchphrase the dead dont bury themselves. Solving the mysteries of the greatest stone age monument. Mar 25, 2014 stonehenge a new understanding rewrites the story. He is an internationally renowned expert in the archaeology of death and also specialises in the later prehistory of. A new understanding, archaeologist and project director mike parker pearson uses that evidence to present a paradigmshifting theory of the true significance that stonehenge held for its buildersand mines his field notes to give you an insiders view of the dirt, drama, and thrilling discoveries of this historychanging archaeological dig. Parker pearson, mike pollard, joshua richards, colin thomas, julian welham, kate council for british archaeology paperback 120 pages isbn10. Michael parker pearson is the author of the archaeology of death and burial 4. Author of bronze age britain, the archaeology of death and burial, and other publications on british and northern european prehistory and the archaeology of death. Suggested reasons for the existence of this prehistoric ruin abound, and, in 2003, a largescale, multipleyear initiative began to try to unlock its secrets. Yet the book has so much new information on stonehenge and its immediate area that i was having many wow. In if stones could speak, awardwinning author marc.
A new understanding, archaeologist and project director mike parker pearson uses that evidence to present a paradigmshifting theory of the true significance that stonehenge held for its buildersand mines his field notes to give you an insiders view of the dirt, drama, and thrilling discoveries of this historychanging. New light on stonehenge history smithsonian magazine. He is an internationally renowned expert in the archaeology of death and also specialises in the later prehistory of britain and northern europe and the archaeology of madagascar and the western indian ocean. Mike parker is a bestselling author who has been writing about his native province for many years and has earned numerous accolades, including that of nova scotias storyteller. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A prolific author, he has also written a variety of books on the subject. A unique and fundamentally important exploration of the origin, mobility, diet and cultural relationships of beakerusing. Mike parker pearson is a professor at the university college london institute of archaeology and an internationally renowned expert in the archeology of death. In this latest book in the council for british archaeologys archaeology for all series, professor mike parker pearson presents an uptodate interpretation of stonehenge and its landscape.
Through the remains of funerary rituals we learn not only about prehistoric peoples attitudes. This new site was uncovered through excavation during the stonehenge. As this new schedule is about 5,000 years different to my hypothesis, clearly someone is wrong. Discount prices on books by mike parker pearson, including titles like the beaker people. Stonehenge book by mike parker pearson official publisher. Stonehengea new understanding by mike parker pearson. Pearson draws on case studies from different periods and locations throughout the world, including the paleolithic in europe and the near east, the. The author of 16 books and over 100 academic papers, he led the stonehenge riverside project from 2003 to 2009. Worldrenowned archaeologist mike parker pearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions.
Jun 07, 2012 first, ive read several books about stonehenge and other ancient monuments, been to stonehenge, heard mike parker pearson speak last spring, and feel moderately wellinformed. For other people named mike pearson, see mike pearson disambiguation. Mike parker pearson is a professor of archaeology at sheffield university. Stonehenge by mike parker pearson overdrive rakuten. Mike parker pearson is professor of archaeology at sheffield university and an internationally renowned expert in the archaeology of death. The archaeology of death and burial is central to our attempts to understand vanished societies. Mike parker pearson author biography, plus links to books by. Suggested reasons for the existence of this prehistoric ruin. Professor of british later prehistory, institute of archaeology, university college london. Michael mike parker pearson, fsa, fsa scot, fba born 26 june 1957 is an english. Mike parker pearson assembly series washington university. Mike parker pearson is known for his work on the universe 2007, stonehenge.
The archaeology of death and burial michael parker pearson. Mike parker pearson writes from the centre of the recent excavations at stonehenge and its environs. Unlocking the secrets of stonehenge orbis pictus honor for outstanding nonfiction for children awards marc aronson mike parker pearson. Around 300 skeletons were subjected to isotope analysis to explore patterns of mobility and diet, and 150 new radiocarbon dates were obtained.
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