church & status: the archeology of the foundations of democracy [2020], by david gives, mary anna hartley, james horn, and michael lavin
jamestown rediscovery is proud to announce the arrival of its new book church & state, a summary of the excavations at the 1907 memorial church and the 17th century church tower. During three years of excavations in search of the 1617 church, where Virginia’s first general assembly was held in 1619 and where democracy was born in America, archaeologists not only discovered features of the church as expected, but also several burials, including a particularly mysterious one of a high-status individual. Through historical evidence, innovative scientific techniques, and in-depth archaeology, church & state gives the reader an inside perspective on the team’s discoveries as they seek to understand the hidden stories of our nation’s past.
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1619-2019: democracy, diversity, discovery [2019], by james horn, mark summers and david givens
“in the summer of 1619, two events occurred within a few weeks of each other that profoundly shaped the course of American history…this book commemorates the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of the early founders: an inclusive history It encompasses Virginia Indians, English settlers, and Africans who came together, albeit on very unequal terms, to create a new kind of society in America.” written by jamestown rediscovery researchers in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of this momentous year.
1619: jamestown and the forging of american democracy [2018], by james horn
along the banks of the james river, virginia, during an oppressive heat wave in the midsummer of 1619, two events occurred within a few weeks of each other that would profoundly shape the course of history. in the newly built church in jamestown, the general assembly met, the first meeting of a representative governing body in america. A few weeks later, a battered corsair entered the Chesapeake Bay carrying the first African slaves to land in English America. written by the president and CEO of jamestown rediscovery himself, dr. james horn.
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jamestown: the truth revealed [2017], by william kelso
jamestown: the truth revealed, william kelso update of jamestown: the truth buried, describes the recent excavations of numerous additional buildings, including the settlement’s first church, which served as the burial place of four jamestown leaders, the house the governor’s townhouse during the term of samuel argall, and substantial dumps, which are treasures for archaeologists. it also recounts how researchers confirmed the practice of survivalist cannibalism in the colony following the recovery of an abandoned basement bakery from the remains of a young Englishwoman. Refuting the decades-old stereotype that attributed the high death rate of Jamestown settlers to their laziness and ineptitude, Jamestown: The Truth Revealed produces a vivid picture of the settlement that is much more complex, incorporating the latest archeology and using 21st – 20th century technology to give jamestown its rightful place in history and thus contribute to a broader understanding of the transatlantic world.
Sacred Ground: Archaeology, Religion, and the Early Founders of Jamestown [2016], by David Gives, Lisa Fischer, James Horn, William Kelso, Karin Bruwelheide, and Douglas Owsley
In 2013, archaeologists from the Jamestown Rediscovery excavated the graves of four notable men buried in the chancel of the 1608 church. But who where them? Follow the trail as archaeological evidence, forensic analysis, historical research, and cutting-edge technologies help unravel the mystery.
jane: starvation, cannibalism and resistance in jamestown [2013], by william kelso, beverly straube, james horn and douglas owsley
in 2012, archaeologists excavating the 1607 james fort in jamestown came across a startling discovery. Buried in a 400-year-old cellar were the partial skeletal remains of a young English woman. a careful forensic analysis of her bones revealed that she had been cannibalized. While we may never know her true identity, we do know a lot about the young woman we call “Jane.” she follows archaeologists and forensic scientists as they uncover her story, available for purchase as a book, dvd or blu-ray.
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an earth as god made it [2006], by james horn
Although it was the first permanent English settlement in North America, Jamestown is too often overlooked in the writing of American history. Founded thirteen years before the Mayflower set sail, Jamestown’s plucky settlers have since been overshadowed by Plymouth’s Pilgrims. But as historian James Horn demonstrates in this vivid and meticulously researched account, Jamestown, not Plymouth, was the true melting pot of American history. Jamestown introduced slavery to English-speaking North America; became the first of England’s colonies to adopt representative government; and it was the site of the first clashes between whites and Indians for territorial expansion. This definitive and exciting account of the colony that gave rise to America was written by Dr. james horn, who was born in kent, england, and moved with his family to the united states in 1997. dr. Horn is currently the President and COO of the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation in Historic Jamestowne.
jamestown: the buried truth [2005] by william kelso
What was life really like for the band of adventurers who first set foot on the banks of the James River in 1607? Written records relating to the early settlers are sparse, ambiguous, and often contradictory, and those curious about the birthplace of the United States are forced to resort to dramatic and highly fictionalized accounts. jamestown, the buried truth takes us literally to the ground where the jamestown settlement began to reveal fascinating evidence of the life and death of early settlers, their struggles and struggles, and their relationships with virginia indians. dr William Kelso, creator of the Jamestown Rediscovery Project and director of archeology emeritus, offers a lively but factual account framed within a narrative of the archaeological team’s exciting discoveries.
the archaearium: rediscovering jamestown 1607-1699 [2007], by beverly “bly” straube
this is the definitive guide to our archeology museum. It was written by Beverly A. Straube, former Senior Archaeological Curator for the Jamestown Rediscovery Project and a leading expert on 17th-century artifacts and life. High-quality photographs of the artifacts accompany Straube’s text as he uses the artifacts themselves to present the history of Jamestown from its beginnings in May 1607 to the capital’s move to Williamsburg in 1699. Documentary evidence and contemporary paintings throughout throughout the guide give the artifacts a historical context. A map of Fort James and the accompanying artifact legend allow the reader to see where each of the artifacts was excavated, just a few feet from where the archaearium now stands.
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