Tag: archaeology

Review: Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations by Sam Kean

April 1, 2026

This was an interesting investigation into experimental archeology, which attempts to replicate or approximate ancient cultures methods of performing various tasks. This book covers things like recreating an accurate Roman fish sauce, creating ancient Egyptian bread, using obsidian blades, and how to actually play an Aztec ballgame.  While I did enjoy the experimental archeology side … More Review: Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations by Sam Kean

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Review: Among Galactic Ruins by Anna Hackett

February 22, 2026

Astro-archeologist and museum curator Dr. Lexa Carter is headed to the desert planet of Zerzura after discovering a secret map of a lost Earth treasure. While extremely excited to search for the artifact, she isn’t happy about being saddled with a bodyguard.  I really loved this couple. Lexa was a wonderful, smart, strong, and very … More Review: Among Galactic Ruins by Anna Hackett

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Review: Tutankhamun and the Tomb That Changed the World by Bob Brier

April 19, 2024

This was an in depth look at Tutankhamun and how the discovery of his tomb changed the world. This book is broken into three parts that break down the different parts of Tut’s discovery and legacy: history of the tomb, Tut finally revealed, and Tut’s legacy. This starts by giving us the history of Howard … More Review: Tutankhamun and the Tomb That Changed the World by Bob Brier

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Review: The Snake, The Crocodile, and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters

May 31, 2022

Amelia and Emerson are returning to Egypt for another year of excavation, but for the first time in years they will be alone. Unfortunately, their plans are quickly changed when Emerson emerges from an ambush with no memory of Amelia.  This was an interesting one because we finally return to just Amelia and Emerson in … More Review: The Snake, The Crocodile, and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters

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Review: Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters

February 27, 2021

Title: Lion in the Valley Author: Elizabeth Peters Series: Amelia Peabody #4 Genre: Historical Mystery Pages: 384 Read: February 23, 2021 The 1895-96 season appears to be a promising one for the Emerson family. They are excavating at the Black Pyramid in Dashoor but the Master Criminal won’t give them a peaceful excavation.  While I … More Review: Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters

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Review: The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

February 11, 2021

Title: The Mummy  Case Author: Elizabeth Peters Series: Amelia Peabody #3 Genre: Historical Mystery Pages: 408 Read: February 6, 2021 Amelia and Radcliffe Emerson are heading back to Egypt for a season of digging at Mazghunah. They have decided to take their son, Rameses, with them this time. While their excavation site isn’t’ very exciting, … More Review: The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

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Review: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters

February 5, 2021

Title: The Curse of the Pharaohs Author: Elizabeth Peters Series: Amelia Peabody #2 Genre: Historical Mystery Pages: 307 Read: January 30, 2021 It has been five years since Amelia and Emerson have excavated in Egypt because of their toddler Ramses. When an old friend of Emerson’s asks him to continue the excavations of her late … More Review: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters

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Review: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

February 2, 2021

Amelia Peabody, a rebel of the Victorian age, embarks on an Egyptian adventure expecting to explore the sites and see past history. Instead she rescues a young Evelyn Barton-Forbes, who was abandoned by her scoundrel lover, solves a mystery of a haunting mummy, and falls for the dashing but annoying Radcliffe.  I slowly read this … More Review: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

Mission: Her Rescue by Anna Hackett

Review: Mission: Her Rescue by Anna Hackett

April 21, 2020

When archeologist January’s plane is shot down in the Guatemalan jungle, she knows it’s because of the ancient artifact she is carrying. Team 52 member and former CIA, Seth Lynch has made it his mission to discover who shot down feisty and independent January James. This action packed adventure was another amazing addition to the … More Review: Mission: Her Rescue by Anna Hackett