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Tag: origins of agriculture

The Ghost of the Sea

Posted on March 9, 2016January 1, 2019 By Mark 2 Comments on The Ghost of the Sea
Origins of Agriculture

Max Planck (1858-1947) was a trailblazer of quantum theory, that confusing branch of physics which describes the inherent unpredictability of the very small. It’s kind of appropriate, then, that researchers … Read More “The Ghost of the Sea” »

Domesticated Bliss

Posted on February 12, 2014January 1, 2019 By Mark No Comments on Domesticated Bliss
Origins of Agriculture

Happy February, readers! I hope you’re not too wet. Now, I was lucky enough to receive as a Christmas present this excellent volume: Cunliffe, B. (2012). Britain Begins (Oxford University … Read More “Domesticated Bliss” »

Of Mustard and Manure

Posted on August 22, 2013August 26, 2021 By Mark
Origins of Agriculture

It’s always a pleasure when agricultural archaeology and related disciplines hit the headlines, and it’s happened at least twice recently. BBC News has courteously flagged up two pieces of new … Read More “Of Mustard and Manure” »

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