The modern discipline of archaeology developed in tandem with the expansion of European imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries. Cyprus, ruled by Britain between 1878 and 1960, is a fascinating example of how archaeology was practiced and developed in a specific colonial context. This volume explores the mechanisms, the institutions and the characters who contributed to the development of Cypriot archaeology, often within a fraught political environment.

The 23 papers in this volume addre...

This volume showcases cutting-edge research in digital archaeology, presenting 27 chapters that explore how computational methods are transforming archaeological fieldwork, analysis, data management, and interpretation. Topics range from AI applications in artefact classification and spatial modelling, to 3D reconstructions, machine learning, remote sensing, and natural language processing. The contributions highlight the integration of digital tools with archaeological theory, demonstrating ...

Situated within the vast Karakum desert of western Central Asia, the Merv oasis exhibits a trove of archaeological sites, owing to its rich ancient and medieval history. Likely due to its strategic location along the historic Silk Roads, the oasis boasts no less than three distinct urban sites, each corresponding to a different period.

During the Islamic Golden Age (8th-13th centuries CE), the city of Merv flourished as a significant centre of Islamic scholarship and occasionally served as a ...

In Timaeus, Critias & Hermocrates ontvouwt Plato zijn meest ambitieuze visie op de oorsprong van het universum, de structuur van de kosmos en de opkomst en ondergang van beschavingen. Via filosofische dialoog en mythisch verhaal schetst hij een wereld waarin orde, harmonie en verval met elkaar verweven zijn. Van het ontstaan van de ziel tot de ondergang van Atlantis — dit werk is een sleutel tot Plato’s denken over mens en maatschappij.

Een klassiek meesterwerk dat blijft uitdagen, inspir...

The keris is one of the most fascinating cultural treasures of Indonesia — a dagger that is not merely a weapon, but a living heirloom (pusaka), carrying memory, power and presence. For centuries it has been revered as a companion of kings, nobles, warriors and families, passed down through generations as both symbol and protector. Yet much of its deeper spiritual meaning is rarely spoken of, or is scattered in fragments across myth, ritual and oral tradition.

In Pusaka Pangruwating Jiwa, D...

This booklet of poems from LaHes is, as the title says, about sad stuff, but luckily also with a bit of hope.

These poems are all about hard subjects, which is what LaHes loves to write about, so have fun!

He doesn’t write to sound pretty, he writes because it’s the only way to let it out. His pen is his voice, and every word is a fight he’s won.

Creatives, practitioners, designers, and artistic researchers are engaging in a participatory practice of collectively investigating what practising solidarity in fashion entails. This book recognises the urgency of practising more care for other humans, animals, organisms, and species, as well as the other (living) matter related to fashion, clothing, and textiles. How can we activate radical visions and imaginations of alternative, more solidary fashion systems? And how can we respect the a...

This book exists in three parts:

Part 1: Personal development.

Part 2: Drawing lessons.

Part 3: Painting lessons.

When you start painting, your personal development positively affects your entire life. You will experience people, animals, and things around you differently because your perception changes. With the practical exercises from this book, you will learn to draw and paint very well and experience the world more intensively.

After reading this book, you will gain more knowledge of the...