This follow-up to the groundbreaking 'Eureka!' looks at the stories behind some of the world's most astonishing finds. It focuses on the moments when someone first set eyes on an object that brought a thrill of discovery and led to further excavation or further study until the full significance or splendour of the object was revealed.
It covers the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb to reveal a wealth of treasures within, the remarkable discovery of the world's oldest bird, the astonishing 5,000-year-old mummy found preserved in ice in Europe, the events that led to the gold rush of 1848, and lots more.
Features:
- Stimulating text written by award-winning author Claire Llewellyn.
- Focuses on the exciting encounters behind a range of discoveries from archaeological finds to surprising revelations in the natural world.
- Divided into chapters by subject, with discoveries arranged chronologically in each chapter.
- Packed with unexpected stories and new insights into perennial favourites.
- Superb photographs and digital artworks.
