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Ceram Prize
The Ceram Prize () is a prize for non-fiction books in archaeology issued by Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn. It is named for C. W. Ceram, famous for his popularization of archaeology. Recipients The prize has been awarded in irregular intervals. * 1974 - Rudolf Pörtner * 1980 - Lübbe-Verlag for ''Neue Entdeckungen der Archäologie'' * 1992 - Wolfgang Wurster for ''Die Schatz-Gräber. Archäologische Expeditionen durch die Hochkulturen Südamerikas'', Hambur ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-fiction
Non-fiction (or nonfiction) is any document or content (media), media content that attempts, in good faith, to convey information only about the real life, real world, rather than being grounded in imagination. Non-fiction typically aims to present topics Objectivity (philosophy), objectively based on historical, scientific, and empirical information. However, some non-fiction ranges into more subjective territory, including sincerely held opinions on real-world topics. Often referring specifically to prose writing, non-fiction is one of the two fundamental approaches to narrative, story and storytelling, in contrast to narrative fiction, which is largely populated by imaginary characters and events. Non-fiction writers can show the reasons and consequences of events, they can compare, contrast, classify, categorise and summarise information, put the facts in a logical or chronological order, infer and reach conclusions about facts, etc. They can use graphic, structural and prin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archaeology
Archaeology or archeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of Artifact (archaeology), artifacts, architecture, biofact (archaeology), biofacts or ecofacts, archaeological site, sites, and cultural landscapes. Archaeology can be considered both a social science and a branch of the humanities. It is usually considered an independent academic discipline, but may also be classified as part of anthropology (in North America – the four-field approach), history or geography. The discipline involves Survey (archaeology), surveying, Archaeological excavation, excavation, and eventually Post excavation, analysis of data collected, to learn more about the past. In broad scope, archaeology relies on cross-disciplinary research. Archaeologists study human prehistory and history, from the development of the first stone tools at Lomekwi in East Africa 3.3 million years ago up until recent decades. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn
The Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn, or LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn, is a museum in Bonn, Germany, run by the Rhineland Landscape Association. It is one of the oldest museums in the country. In 2003 it completed an extensive renovation. The museum has a number of notable ancient busts and figures dating back to Roman times. History An early forerunner, the "Museum of Antiquities" (''Museum Rheinisch-Westfälischer Alterthümer''), was founded in 1820 by decree of the Prussian state chancellor Karl August von Hardenberg. A more direct ancestor, the "Provincial Museum", was founded in 1874, though it did not get its own building until 1893. This was enlarged in 1907, but the older section was destroyed during World War II and replaced by a new building. The museum was extensively renovated from 1998 to 2003, allowing a new presentation of the exhibits. The "Stone Age Area" was redesigned in 2010. Permanent exhibitions The archaeological exhibits are divided into historical themes, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Popular Science
Popular science (also called pop-science or popsci) is an interpretation of science intended for a general audience. While science journalism focuses on recent scientific developments, popular science is more broad ranging. It may be written by professional science journalists or by scientists themselves. It is presented in many forms, including books, film and television documentaries, magazine articles, and web pages. History Before the modern specialization and professionalization of science, there was often little distinction between "science" and "popular science", and works intended to share scientific knowledge with a general reader existed as far back as Greek and Roman antiquity. Without these popular works, much of the scientific knowledge of the era might have been lost. For example, none of the original works of the Greek astronomer Eudoxus (4th century BC) have survived, but his contributions were largely preserved due to the didactic poem '' Phenomena'' writte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolfgang Wurster
Wolfgang W. Wurster (7 July 1937 - 29 December 2003) was a German researcher in the fields of architecture and archaeology. Wolfgang Wurster was born in Aalen, Germany. He studied architecture at the TU München. He undertook additional studies in art history and American history, in the United States and Spain. In 1963 he received his Diplom from his German university. From this point on, he concentrated on excavation methodology, CRM, and the history of architecture. In 1971, he obtained a doctorate of engineering, his dissertation being ''Der dorische Peripteraltempel auf dem Kolonnahügel in Aegina''. In addition to holding academic positions in Munich, he also was a faculty member of the Universität Darmstadt. He did field work in the Mediterranean and South American (Ecuador and Peru). His book ''Die Schatz-Gräber. Archäologische Expeditionen durch die Hochkulturen Südamerikas'' (1991) brought him the Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn The Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn, or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Junkelmann
Marcus Junkelmann (born 2 October 1949 in Munich) is a German historian and experimental archeologist. Life and work Junkelmann was born in Munich to the art historian Erich Junkelmann and his wife Charlotte. The family soon moved to Schleißheim and took residence in the Lustheim_Palace, where Junkelmann spent his youth. He graduated 1969 from the Dom- Gymnasium Freising (high school) and started to study history at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in 1971. In 1979 he received his PhD for a thesis on the military achievements of Maximilian II (1662–1726) (original title: '' Kurfürst Max Emanuel von Bayern als Feldherr''). After that he worked as an associate member of staff at the university and for the Bayerisches Armeemuseum (military museum) in Ingolstadt. In the 1980s Junkelmann became well known in Germany for his work in experimental archeology. He reconstructed and tested Roman weapons and army gear. In 1985 in connection with the 2000 year celebration of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Archaeology Awards
This list of archaeology awards is an index to articles on notable awards given for archaeology, the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. View the individual articles for more detail. Awards See also * Lists of awards * List of social sciences awards References {{DEFAULTSORT:Archaeology awards Archaeology awards, Lists of awards, Archaeology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Literary Awards
This list of literary awards from around the world is an index to articles about notable literary awards. International awards All nationalities and multiple languages eligible * Nobel Prize in Literature – since 1901 * Hugo Award – since 1953 * Golden Wreath of Struga Poetry Evenings – since 1966 * Neustadt International Prize for Literature – since 1970 * International Botev Prize – since 1972 * Bookseller/Diagram Prize for Oddest Title of the Year – since 1978 * Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service – since 1979 * America Award – since 1994 * Balint Balassi Memorial Sword Award – since 1997 * Franz Kafka Prize – since 2001 * Ovid Prize – since 2002 * Dayton Literary Peace Prize – since 2006 * European Union Prize for Literature – since 2009 * Jan Michalski Prize – since 2009 * The Paris Literary Prize – since 2010 * KONS International Literary Award – since 2011 * Grand Prix of Literary Associations (English, French, and Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archaeology Awards
The Archaeology Awards is an annual awards ceremony celebrating achievements in the field of archaeology. Summary The Archaeology Awards was founded by the British magazine ''Current Archaeology'', with the first ceremony hosted by Francis Pryor, and attended by leading figures from the archaeology world, taking place in Cardiff, 2009. The ceremony itself was incorporated into the Archaeology Festival held at Cardiff University, with speakers including television broadcaster and historian, Bettany Hughes, who lectured on Helen of Troy. The awards were supported by English Heritage,Biggar Archaeology News (December 2010), http://www.biggararchaeology.org.uk/news24_311210.shtml and the Royal Archaeological Institute. The first ever ceremony saw a generally positive reaction from the British archaeological community, including David Connelly of the British Archaeological Jobs Resource and Bryan Ward-Perkins of Oxford University. It was also reported in the press of many countie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
