Picturing Apollo 11: Rare Views and Undiscovered Moments authors J.L. Pickering and John Bisney were recently interviewed on Blue Dot: NPR. The book was also included on Space.com's list of the best new books about the US Moon Landings. “Whenever we think of Apollo 11, we think of people; not just Armstrong, Collins and Aldrin, but … Continue reading Review Roundup
The Archaeology of Removal in North America
“A unique collection that does a wonderful job of presenting diverse human experiences of removals while demonstrating the multidisciplinary strengths of historical archaeology.”—Allison Manfra McGovern, coeditor of The Archaeology of Race in the Northeast “Provides a number of case studies that show how the concept of ‘removal’ is widely applicable across many time periods and … Continue reading The Archaeology of Removal in North America
Historical Archaeology of the Revolutionary War Encampments of Washington’s Army
“The first readily available consolidation of archaeological work done at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and Redding, Connecticut. This is important work.”—Lawrence E. Babits, coeditor of From These Honored Dead: Historical Archaeology of the American Civil War “Readers of all backgrounds will appreciate the artistry with which the authors weave information obtained from new and more traditional archaeological … Continue reading Historical Archaeology of the Revolutionary War Encampments of Washington’s Army
Andean Ontologies
“A wonderful book. We learn about a wide range of Andean worldviews, which the authors present through the lens of the ontological turn. Rich with detail and nuance, this volume offers past and present ways of living in the Andean cultural world.”—Christine A. Hastorf, coauthor of Heads of State: Icons, Power, and Politics in the Ancient … Continue reading Andean Ontologies
Why I Joined Project Apollo
Excerpt from Safely to Earth: The Men and Women Who Brought the Astronauts Home, by Jack Clemons. This book is available at a discount price through July 31, 2019. Order here and use code APOLLO. On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we are celebrating the tenacity and adventurous spirit of the people … Continue reading Why I Joined Project Apollo
The Letters of George Long Brown
“An engaging series of commentaries and vignettes about life in Florida in the antebellum period. A must-read for understanding frontier Florida.”—James G. Cusick, author of The Other War of 1812: The Patriot War and the American Invasion of Spanish East Florida “The letters of George Long Brown, a New England merchant who plied his business in … Continue reading The Letters of George Long Brown
The Archaeology of Northern Slavery and Freedom
“Presents case studies proving the material realities of enslavement in the northeastern United States. Shatters the myth that slavery was only a fact of life in the American South and in the Caribbean and charts an important direction for continued research.”—Charles E. Orser Jr., author of The Archaeology of Race and Racialization in Historic America “Brings … Continue reading The Archaeology of Northern Slavery and Freedom
