Gregory Bearman & William A. Christens-Barry. 2009. Spectral Imaging of Ostraca. – PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 6(7) (2009)
Posted by PalArch Editor (IN) in PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology on December 1st, 2009
Abstract By analogy with ancient texts, infrared imaging of ostraca has long been employed to help improve readings. We report on extensive spectral imaging of ostraca over the visible and near infrared. Spectral imaging acquires the complete spectrum for each pixel in an image; the data can be used with an extensive set of software tools that were developed originally for satellite and scientific imaging. In this case, the spectral data helps explain why infrared imaging works to improve text legibility (and why not in some cases). A better understanding of the underlying imaging mechanism points the way for inexpensive methods for taking data either in the fi eld or at museums.
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BOOK REVIEW: PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Northwest Europe, 4(2) (2009)
Posted by PalArch Editor (IN) in Book Reviews, PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Northwest Europe on October 19th, 2009
A.J. Veldmeijer about Roder, H. Ed. 2008. Schuhtick. Von kalten Füßen und heißen Sohlen. – Mainz am Rhein, Philipp von Zabern
These are good times for lovers of shoes and books about shoes: the exhibition “Schuhtick. Von kalten Füßen und heißen Sohlen” can still be visited in Bremen (until 28 March 2010), after which it moves to Mannheim (until 15 November 2010) and only Saturday 3 October, the homage-exhibition about the great pioneer of the study of leather, Olaf Goubitz, opened in the Shoe- and Leather Museum, Waalwijk (The Netherlands). Several books have been published lately, which include, besides the books on the design on footwear: “Stepping through Time. Archaeological Footwear from Prehistoric Times until 1800” by Olaf Goubitz, Carol van Driel-Murray and Willy Groenman-Van Waateringe, “The Art of the Shoe” by Marie-Josèphe Bossan and “Shoes. A History from Sandals to Sneakers”, which is edited by Giorgio Riello and Peter McNeil. …
BOOK REVIEW: PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Northwest Europe, 4(1) (2009)
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C. Vermeeren & K. Hänninnen about Muir, R. 2008. Woods, Hedgerows & Leafy Lanes. – Stroud, Tempus Publishing
This book by Richard Muir is about woodlands, hedgerows and leafy lanes in England and in particular the human infl uence on such landscape elements. It should be possible to recognize and interpret, with the assistance of the book, traces of human interference such as the management of woodlands, grazing or charcoal production. Aspects such as place names and folklore in connection with trees are also discussed.
The book is handy to use and looks attractive, with beautiful reproductions in both black and white and color and its tables are comprehensible. …
BOOK REVIEW: Palarch’s Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology, 6(2) (2009)
Posted by PalArch Editor (IN) in Book Reviews, PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology on October 10th, 2009
B.L. Beatty about Prothero, D. & S. Foss. Eds. 2007. The Evolution of Artiodactyls. – Baltimore, The Johns Hopkins University Press
Until the explosive results of the popularity of dinosaurs stimulated by fi lms like Jurassic Park, mammal palaeontology dominated vertebrate palaeontology meetings and publications. And yet, despite these former decades of dominance, the state of affairs, particularly the systematics and descriptive work on one of the most common large mammal groups in North America and Europe, the Artiodactyla, has been rife with gaps and conundrums. It is unfair to characterize the present state of most artiodactyl groups
to some inadequacy of workers from past decades, as they were simply doing their best with the materials and methods of the times. But considering the diversity of artiodactyls worldwide and their rich fossil record, most artiodactyl workers today would probably agree that the number of specialists had declined for much of the 1980s and 1990s. This last decade has been a renaissance for the fi eld, in part spurred by the debate over the position of the Cetacea within the Artiodactyla itself. …
BOOK REVIEW: PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 6(5) (2009)
Posted by PalArch Editor (IN) in Book Reviews, PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology on October 10th, 2009
P. Davoli about Peacock, D. & L. Blue. Eds. 2006. Myos Hormos – Quseir al-Qadim. Roman and Islamic Ports on the Red Sea. Survey and Excavations 1999-2003. – Oxford, Oxbow Books
BOOK REVIEW: Palarch’s Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology, 6(4) (2009)
Posted by PalArch Editor (IN) in Book Reviews, PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology on October 10th, 2009
A. Dooley, jr. about Denny, M. 2008. How the Ocean Works. An Introduction to Oceanography. – Princeton, Princeton University Press
BOOK REVIEW: Palarch’s Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology, 6(3) (2009)
Posted by PalArch Editor (IN) in Book Reviews, PalArch's Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology on October 10th, 2009
R.V. Hill about Larson, P. & K. Carpenter. Eds. 2008. Tyrannosaurus rex, the Tyrant King. – Bloomington, Indiana University Press
BOOK REVIEW: PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 6(6) (2009)
Posted by PalArch Editor (IN) in Book Reviews, PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology on October 10th, 2009
J. Moje about Sederholm, V.H. 2006. Papyrus British Museum 10808 and its Cultural and Religious Setting. – Leiden, Brill (Probleme der Ägyptologie 24)
