Buried

‘Buried is a tender, fascinating act of listening –– of listening to the tales the dead have to tell us about the landscapes we share with them, the histories we have constructed around them, and the futures we imagine for ourselves. Lucid and illuminating, Alice Roberts here opens new perspectives on to first-millennium Britain, from the appearance of churchyards in the sixth century, to Romano-British ‘decapitation’ burial practices. I learned so much from this book, and hearing my description of Alice’s excavations and investigations, my nine-year-old confirmed absolutely his ambition to become an aDNA (ancient DNA) scientist when he grows up.’ – Robert Macfarlane
‘Roberts’s legions of fans will find themselves delighted by a book that is both accessible and expert, wears deep learning lightly, and provides a solid introduction to an often murky age in Britain’s early medieval past.’ * Daily Telegraph *
‘Intriguing and informative [….] Fascinating’ * Country Life *

Professor Alice Roberts is an academic, author, and broadcaster specializing in human anatomy, physiology, evolution, archaeology, and history.

She made her television debut on Channel 4’s Time Team in 2001 and has since written and presented numerous acclaimed BBC2 series, including The Incredible Human Journey, Origins of Us, and Ice Age Giants. Professor Roberts also presents the popular TV series Digging for Britain.

Since 2012, she has held the position of Professor of Public Engagement with Science at the University of Birmingham.

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