“X Marks the Spot” by Michael Scott is a fascinating exploration of the world of archaeology, delving into eight stories of discovery and tracing the evolution of modern archaeology from colonial to contemporary excavations. Scott, a Professor of Classics and Ancient History, celebrates the fusion of scholarship and adventure, uncovering buried treasure and ancient curses along the way. The book investigates ancient human origins, lost cities, mysterious shipwrecks, and mythical princesses as portals to the wonders of past civilizations. And, for those of you who enjoyed the first book of the Georgia Lee Adventure Series, The Imperial Alchemist, Scott also devotes a whole chapter to Emperor Qin and the Terracotta Warriors.
A fascinating and joyful read, I highly recommend this one for your bookshelves.