Discusses how the stone carvings on ancient monuments provide archaeological information about ancient social practices and culture.

Includes index.

Get on the wavelength -- High-powered words -- Voices of the past -- Before time began -- Uncovering history -- Once upon a time -- Lifestyles of the rich and famous -- Pleasing the gods -- Rest in peace -- Olaf was here! -- I love what you've done with the place! -- What were they thinking? -- Future stories -- Aftershocks: fencing off history.