Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones, & Einstein's Brain: The Remarkable Stories Behind the Great Objects and Artifacts of History, from Antiquity to the Moder

by Harvey Rachlin

Book Overview

Beginning in antiquity (the Black Stone of the Ka'bah, the Crown of Thorns), moving through the Dark and Middle Ages (Columbus' Books of Privileges), and finally arriving at the modern era (the Enola... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805039643
• ISBN13: 9780805039641
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Even if you didn't want to know about it . . .

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.

Interesting Coverage!

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!

Bones, Stones, And Brains--Oh My!

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

Great Read!

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.