Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read.
Ancestors: A History of Britain in Thirteen BurialsExpected publication: May 27th 2021 by Simon & Schuster Ltd
This book is about belonging: about walking in ancient places, in the footsteps of the ancestors. It’s about reaching back in time, to find ourselves, and our place in the world.
We often think of Britain springing from nowhere with the arrival of the Romans. But in Ancestors, pre-eminent archaeologist, broadcaster and academic Professor Alice Roberts explores what we can learn about the very earliest Britons – from their burial sites. Although we have very little evidence of what life was like in prehistorical times, here their stories are told through the bones and funerary offerings left behind, preserved in the ground for thousands of years.
Told through seven fascinating burial sites, this groundbreaking prehistory of Britain teaches us more about ourselves and our history: how people came and went; how we came to be on this island.
What a fascinating way to tell a story — looking at burial sites — I never would have thought of it.
This is a book right up your alley, indeed! I truly hope you are gonna love every page, Stephanie 😀
This sounds so cool! I am so fascinated by archaeology and this seems like it is going to be an eye-opener. I hope that you love it! 🙂
I love watching her on TV, and it didn’t occur to check to see if she has any books!! Thank you for sharing, Stephanie.
I love her documentaries!
This sounds fascinating! I can see why you’re excited to read it?
Ohh very interesting!
I hope you’ll enjoy!
Wow, this sounds fascinating! I will definitely have to add this to my TBR.
This sounds so cool!
I’d never heard of Alice Roberts before, but this looks really interesting. I only ever remember the monoliths / megaliths from history classes back in school!
Echoing what others have said, this really does sound fascinating. It’s a nonfiction mystery uncovered. I haven’t read anything by her before, but will have to add this one to my wish list. I hope you enjoy it when you read it!
Wow, what a cover!
Fascinating!!!!!
I’ve always been interested in burial sites and that cover is an attention-grabber.
This book sounds absolutely perfect for you! I hope you will love it when you read it as well x
That is a book I could be interested in! It’s a fascinating way to learn more about a land’s history!
This indeed sounds like a fascinating read, hope you’ll enjoy!