Graeme Lawson Livres

Archaeoacoustics focuses on the role of sound in human behaviour, from earliest times up to the development of mechanical detection and recording devices in the 19th century.

Exploring the intersection of music and archaeology, the book presents sixty captivating detective stories centered on the discovery of musical instruments throughout history. From a 100-year-old wax cylinder to a prehistoric flute, each narrative reconstructs long-lost music and immerses readers in the lives of those who created it. Graeme Lawson illustrates music's integral role in human existence, serving as a medium for communication, identity, and community, while filling historical silences with rich, forgotten sounds.