Browsing: Archaeology

A Washington Post Best Book of the Year: This “penetrating and authoritative overview” (Publishers Weekly starred review) of a storied civilization’s rise and fall paints a “rich portrait of ancient Egypt’s complex evolution over the course of three millenniums” (Los Angeles Times).

This “refreshing read” (Associated Press) takes readers on a whirlwind tour through time and scientific discovery, from a Neolithic cocktail to the religious symbolism of wine. “An extraordinary, globe-trotting journey through the remarkable history of our ancient connection with alcohol” (New York Times bestselling author Amy Stewart).