Francis Pryor è un archeologo britannico celebrato per la sua scoperta di un sito dell'età del bronzo e per le sue accattivanti apparizioni televisive. Sebbene sia in pensione dall'archeologia sul campo a tempo pieno, continua a scrivere libri, attingendo alla sua esperienza nelle età del bronzo e del ferro per offrire ai lettori narrazioni avvincenti radicate nel passato. Il suo lavoro mira a illuminare la storia e a rendere i mondi antichi accessibili e intriganti.
From our suburban streets which still trace the boundaries of long vanished farms to the Norfolk Broads, formed when medieval peat pits flooded - evidence of man's effect on Britain is everywhere. This title includes over 250 maps and photographs that changes the way you see your surroundings.
A concise, beautifully illustrated account of the history and archaeology of an iconic feature of the English landscape.
A personal, historical journey across one of the most mysterious regions of England, exploring its archaeology, history and landscapes.
An authoritative and radical rethinking of the history of Ancient Britain and Ancient Ireland, based on remarkable new archaeological finds.
Francis Pryor maintains that early farming in Britain has been largely misunderstood, due to a loss of contact with the countryside and failure to understand prehistoric farming methods. To redress this problem, this book reconstructs the lives of prehistoric farmers, to provide details on crop cultivation and flock management.
In Home Francis Pryor, author of The Making of the British Landscape, archaeologist and broadcaster, takes us on his lifetime's quest: to discover the origins of family life in prehistoric Britain Francis Pryor's search for the origins of our island story has been the quest of a lifetime. In Home, the Time Team expert explores the first nine thousand years of life in Britain, from the retreat of the glaciers to the Romans' departure. Tracing the settlement of domestic communities, he shows how archaeology enables us to reconstruct the evolution of habits, traditions and customs. But this, too, is Francis Pryor's own story: of his passion for unearthing our past, from Yorkshire to the west country, Lincolnshire to Wales, digging in freezing winters, arid summers, mud and hurricanes, through frustrated journeys and euphoric discoveries. Evocative and intimate, Home shows how, in going about their daily existence, our prehistoric ancestors created the institution that remains at the heart of the way we live now: the family. 'Under his gaze, the land starts to fill with tribes and clans wandering this way and that, leaving traces that can still be seen today . . . Pryor feels the land rather than simply knowing it' - Guardian
The discovery of Seahenge in 1998, a circle of wooden planks with an inverted tree trunk, has captivated the archaeological community, dating back to around 2020 BC. This haunting site sparked national interest and debate over its preservation, becoming a significant topic in British archaeology. Francis Pryor, an expert in Bronze Age life, explores the cultural and ritualistic aspects of prehistoric societies in Europe, shedding light on their influence on Western civilization.
Exploring the nature and history of Stonehenge, this illustrated narrative delves into the cultural significance of the iconic stone megaliths. It weaves together historical insights and evocative imagery, providing a deeper understanding of Stonehenge's role in ancient society and its enduring mystery.
A journey through the evolution of Britain's prehistoric landscape, and an insight into the lives of its inhabitants, in fifteen scenes.
As in Britain B.C.' and Britain A.D.' (also accompanied by Channel 4 series), eminent archaeologist Francis Pryor challenges familiar historical views of the Middle Ages by examining fresh evidence from the ground.