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Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones, & Einstein's Brain: The Remarkable Stories Behind the Great Objects and Artifacts of History, from Antiquity to the Modern Era (Henry Holt Reference Book)

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I watch the History Channel too but somehow missed this. Working for an airline I do not have alot of time to spend on novels etc. But this is right up my gangway. Neat stuff to tuck away in my brain for a rainy day or maybe a gameshow! Glad I saw it here.

the vast array of "trivia-type" information found in this collection would be an excellent prep for a game show contestant. everything from the book of kells to the code of hammurabi is explained in as little as three-to-five pages per item. a must have read for anyone interested in historical little known facts

This is a good book for Triva buffs and History buffs that discribes where all sorts of interesting items have gone and where they are now. This is a book that will make a great one time read and referance book. It is also big and looks good on a book shelf!

Very fun history book!! It is engaging and not overloaded with unused information. Each article is short and to the point. I read the whole thing and I am not one for history!

Rachlin has compiled an amazing amount of information on a wide range of subjects into this collection. It is a great book for anyone who enjoys history, whether as a hobby or a scholarly pursuit. He keeps the entries short and concise and still manages to provide a thorough explanation on the artifacts. The book is also convienient in its structure, in that you can read a chapter, put it down and leave for months, and then come back and read about another historical treasure.

I found out about this great gem of an educational trivia book by watching the History Channel. Impressively covering curiosities in brief, entertaining chapters--even a non-history buff can be amused.

Ever wonder what DID actually happen to Einsteins brain? Is it still floating in a jar of formaldehyde? Or is some genius walking around with it? Still wondering if the levitating sacred Silver Chalice IS the Holy Grail? What is the Red Magenta and why is it worth possibly over 2 million dollars?

A great coffee table book of useless fascinating information.

Thanks for your interest & comments--CDS

This is a good book for Triva buffs and History buffs that discribes where all sorts of interesting items have gone and where they are now. This is a book that will make a great one time read and referance book. It is also big and looks good on a book shelf!

Harvey Rachlin's book is not only well written but provides all the little information and myths concerning artifacts throughout history. He covers everything from George Washington's dentures (not wood) to the Turin shroud. I suggest this reading to anyone who wouldn't normally read a traditional historical account of topics but would rather get some brief good facts.