Heart of Power. An Archaeological Search for Identity, Myths and Truth
A Thrilling Journey into Europe’s Forgotten Foundations
For decades, the Ottonian period was seen as a defining era of Europe's heartland. Hence, the Nazi regime ideologically hijacked it to justify its vision of a “Thousand-Year Reich.” Today, archaeology is being rewritten – revealing the real story behind one of Europe’s most pivotal epochs.
From the spectacular excavations of Queen Editha’s and Emperor Otto the Great’s tombs in Magdeburg Cathedral, to the latest discoveries of Ottonian castles and palaces, and cutting-edge archaeogenetic research into ancient noble graves, this book offers material worthy of the next Indiana Jones. Told by a team of authors who masterfully blend scientific insight with gripping storytelling, this book is both intellectually rich and wildly entertaining.
- A new take on the birth of the German nation in the Middle Ages
- Reclaims a historically misused era with fresh, evidence-based perspectives
- Explores themes of identity, myth, and truth that transcend borders
Harald Meller is one of the most prominent archaeologists in the world. As a state archaeologist for Saxony-Anhalt, he saved the Nebra Sky Disk from criminal circles despite considerable personal risks. Meller wrote the bestsellers, 'The Sky Disk of Nebra', 'Reach for the Stars', and 'The Mystery of the Shaman' with Kai Michel.
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Kai Michel is a historian and literary scholar. Working with Carel van Schaik, he read the Bible as a 'Diary of Humanity'; together they presented an award-winning analysis of the invention of gender inequality in 'The Truth About Eve', and explained why we are living in a state of emergency in 'Being Man'.
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