Uncovering the Past: 6 Books to Get Stuck Into This World Book Day
This World Book Day, learn more about the world around us by delving into our past. Giselle Kiraly, Archaeologist at Wessex Archaeology, shares her top six books to get stuck into. Learn about Viking beads, Neanderthal technology and war veteran recovery.
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This #WorldBookDay, learn more about the world around us by delving into our past. @GiselleKiraly, Archaeologist at Wessex Archaeology, shares her top six books to get stuck into. Learn about Viking beads, Neanderthal technology and war veteran recovery.
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1. Our #WorldBookDay Hidden Gem is...
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A Month in the Country by J.L Carr
This fictional novel tells the story of two men coming to grips with English life after wartime. Through the power of archaeology & history, they slowly start to heal their wounds, both physical & mental. pic.twitter.com/ETYPd8hL56 -
2. Our #WorldBookDay Viking 'Must Read' is...
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River Kings by @CatJarman
Scientific and understandable, Cat Jarman brings the story of the Vikings to life and the reader will finish the book with an entirely new knowledge of this famous group of historic people. pic.twitter.com/odfM4tLJPo -
3. Our #WorldBookDay Wildcard is...
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A Short History of the World According to Sheep by @SallyCoulthard
From Mesopotamia to medieval England, Sally Coulthard explains how sheep have fed us, clothed us, and even changed our language. This book is a hidden gem and a must read. pic.twitter.com/QsyU8tz7G4 -
4. Our #WorldBookDay 'Make you Think' Title is...
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Kindred by Rebecca Wragg Skyes (@LeMoustier)
Rebecca explains 300,000 years of history about Neanderthals, making the reader rethink everything they thought they knew, and busting myths about an ancestor we share DNA with. pic.twitter.com/DnuwKvgwbw -
5. Our #WorldBookDay Favourite Osteoarchaeology Book is...
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Buried by @theAliceRoberts
Utilising both story-telling and cutting edge scientific discoveries, Alice Roberts weaves a tale that will leave you with fascinating facts about Ancient Britons. pic.twitter.com/YTLz6UxNHu -
6. Our #WorldBookDay One to Watch out For is...
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Broken Pots, Mending Lives by @richardhosgood
Richard Osgood MBE tells the stories of veterans who have made incredible archaeological discoveries while recovering from the traumas of military conflict. -
For more information on where to buy our top six recommended books for #WorldBookDay, follow the link below. 👇
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