In fifteen essays ranging from archaeology to astronomy and medicine to music, Patrick Hunt presents readers with rich and vibrant readings derived from intellectual curiosity and a worldview that bridges the humanities and science. Hunt's wide-ranging interests and expertise offer insights regarding the past and the present in a kaleidoscopic vision of a meaningful and coherent world. This rich and detailed book touches on topics that span more than three thousand years of history. Among the subjects discussed are: Ötzi the Iceman Proto-Elamite Animal Sculptures Persian Paradise Gardens Hannibal's Elephants The Order of the Golden Fleece Albrecht Dürer's Star Charts Mozart and Mathematics Derived from more than four decades of experiences in museums, some of the world's finest libraries, on archaeological excavations, and leading expeditions around the globe, Hunt presents essays that will enrich readers on a wide array of subjects. Patrick Hunt is an archaeologist, art historian, historian, composer, linguist, poet, and world explorer. His Ph.D. is in Archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology, UCL, (University of London). He has been teaching at Stanford University since 1993 and is a National Geographic Expeditions Expert. The author of more than 25 books and 100 peer-reviewed articles, he's a National Lecturer for the Archaeological Institute of America and a frequent featured scholar for PBS, National Geographic, and NOVA documentaries. Among his many books are: Hannibal, When Empires Clash, Ten Discoveries that Rewrote History, Olympian Visions: Mythology in Art, Caravaggio, Wine Journeys: Myth and History, and Greek Musings: Memories and Fables.