This Element provides a concise account of the archaeology of salt production in ancient Europe. It describes what salt is, where it is found, what it is used for, and its importance for human and animal health. The different periods of the past in which it was produced are described, from earliest times down to the medieval period. Attention is paid to the abundant literary sources that inform us about salt in the Greek and Roman world, as well as the likely locations of production in the...

In this paper methods for identifying inequality, and therefore elites, in the archaeological record are considered, especially the use of Gini coefficients. While this method has not so far been applied to Bronze Age situations, its use in other periods is well attested. For the Bronze Age, it is possible to recognise a number of elite identities, notably that of the warrior. This identity developed over the course of the period, reflecting changes in the type of warfare practised. Other ...

Many sites in prehistoric Europe consist of densely occupied settlements, sometimes with potentially large populations. The question is whether or not these show incipient urbanism (proto-urbanism). This article looks at four cultural phenomena where this might be claimed: the mega-sites of the Trypillia culture in Ukraine and Moldova, the palatial centres of Bronze Age Crete and mainland Greece, tells in Hungary, and Late Bronze Age forts in various parts of Europe. While some of these ce...

Thematic issue: THE ORIGIN OF INEQUALITY Edited by Andrea Cardarelli, Alberto Cazzella and Marcella Frangipane Indice / Contents NOTE INTRODUTTIVE / FOREWORD Andrea Cardarelli, Alberto Cazzella, Marcella Frangipane INCREASING INEQUALITIES – FROM THE EDEN TO THE PRESENT Mario Liverani A NEW WORLD OF WORK: ECONOMIC INEQUALITIES IN 4TH MILLENNIUM BC MESOPOTAMIA Augusta McMahon MATERIAL AND SOCIAL WORLDS IN NEOLITHIC AND EARLY CHALCOLITHIC FARS, IRAN Susan Pollock THE APPEARANCE OF SOCIAL INEQ...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to East Coast Australia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from learning to surf the iconic waves that roll into Byron Bay's beautiful beaches, to admiring Indigenous art at the community-run galleries of Uluru, and marvelling at the ancient subtropical splendour of the Gondwana Rainforests.Bui...

This ambitious and innovative book sets out to establish a new understanding of human aggression and conflict in the distant past. Examining the evidence of warfare in prehistoric times and in the early historical period, John Carman and Anthony Harding throw fresh light on the motives and methods of the combatants. This study marks a significant new step in this fascinating and neglected subject, and sets the agenda for many years to come. By integrating archaeological an...

She was my best friend… Until she ruined my life.I’ve spent the last eight years patiently plotting my revenge.Now she’s back in town, and so desperate she’s willing to do anything…Even if it means marrying the person who hates her the most.Scout Sinclair is the town princess, the quintessential good girl in every sense of the word, who’s never broken a rule in her life.And I’m the tatto...

When disgraced bull rider Ty Sloane agreed to take a job as foreman at Falcon Ridge Ranch, he didn’t count on having to share his job or his cabin with twenty-one-year-old rising star barrel racer Maybelle Johnson. She tests his patience by day and drives him to distraction by night, but she’s off limits—too young and innocent for the likes of an ex-con like him.As far as Maybelle is concerned, Ty Sloane can go jump in a lake. The cocky bull rider ...

This account, following on from Unicorns - The History of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry 1794- 1899, covers the Regiments war service between 1900 and 1945.During the Boer War the SRY formed part of the first volunteer unit to see active service overseas fighting the Boer Commandos as cavalry. For its role in the ill-fated 1915 Gallipoli campaign, the Regiment was awarded the Kings Colour and then fought Allenbys victorious campaign against the Turks.During the Second World War the Regiment...

"Puns and playfulness reign supreme" as a demoness learns that big birds of a feather don't flock together in the New York Times–bestselling Xanth series ( The Toronto Star).Seeking a solution to a perplexing personal problem, the delectable Demoness Metria asks for help from the wise Magician Humfrey. But before he will help her, she must perform a perilous mission: Rove the length and breadth of Xanth in search of a suitable jury for the trial o...

In 'Front Lines & Fallout – 3 Classic War Accounts,' readers embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted experiences of war, examining the intricate interplay of courage, uncertainty, and the human condition under duress. The anthology blends journalistic precision, vivid storytelling, and political intrigue to present a rich tapestry of wartime narratives. This collection raises the reader's consciousness about the chaotic minutiae of conflict, from the immediacy of battlefield ...

'War, the bringer of tears...' War, glory, despair, and mourning: for 2,700 years the Iliad has gripped listeners and readers with the story of Achilles' anger and Hector's death. This tragic episode during the siege of Troy, sparked by a quarrel between the leader of the Greek army and its mightiest warrior, Achilles, is played out between mortals and gods, with devastating human consequences. It is a story of many truths, speaking of awesome emotions, the quest ...