W Robertson Smith
Biographic Data
| ID | 3956373 |
|---|---|
| NAME | W Robertson Smith |
| GIVEN NAMES | W Robertson |
| FAMILY NAME | Smith |
| SIGNATURE | SMITH W R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Museum of London Archaeology |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1887 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Ethics in archaeobotany: Identifying current issues and initiating a declaration of principles
This article presents the first systematic assessment of ethical concerns specific to archaeobotanical research, focusing on principles and values. Conducted by an international group of archaeobotanists, the study used an anonymous online survey to document experiences and perceptions within the archaeobotanical community with the aim of raising awareness, identifying prevalent good practices and noting points for improvement. The questionnaire …
The development of arable cultivation in the south-east of England and its relationship with vegetation cover: A honeymoon period for biodiversity
The onset of prehistoric farming brought unprecedented changes to landscapes and their biodiversity. Past biodiversity patterns are broadly understood for different parts of Europe, and demonstrate trajectories that have been linked to prehistoric and historic demographic transitions, and associated land-use practices. To our knowledge, this paper is the first attempt to directly link evidence of agricultural practice from the archaeological reco…
Environmental reconstruction of a later prehistoric palaeochannel record from Burrs Countryside Park, Bury, Greater Manchester
The results from an analysis of pollen, insect and plant macrofossil remains from the shallow wood peat fill of a palaeochannel associated with hummocky (deglacial) sediments infilling the valley of the River Irwell at Walmersley known locally as Burrs Countryside Park, Bury, Greater Manchester (NGR SD 796 127) are presented. Radiocarbon dates from the deposit provide an age range from 1310 to 1040 cal. BC to 920 to 800 cal. BC. The environmental…
The Catholme Ceremonial Complex, Staffordshire, UK
During the 1960s and 1970s, aerial reconnaissance on the northern side of the confluence of the Rivers Trent, Tame, and Mease in Staffordshire revealed a cluster of features indicative of prehistoric ceremonial activity. Some of the features within the cluster are morphologically unique, but a lack of previous investigation meant that their dating, phasing, and function were unknown. This paper details the results of a multi-disciplinary approach…
Assessing the later prehistoric environmental archaeology and landscape development of the Cetina Valley, Croatia
This paper describes preliminary work on the environmental and archaeological potential of the Cetina River Valley, Croatia. Two seasons of fieldwork and assessment have suggested that the valley contains a preserved landscape, much of which is waterlogged. It is clear that there is the potential to address many local and regional questions concerning land use, subsistence and environmental change in an area where previously only limited environm…
Between fasting and feasting: The literary and archaeobotanical evidence for monastic diet in Late Antique Egypt
Fasting was an important element of early Christian behaviour in Egypt. In spite of a wealth of Late Antique monastic sources describing acts of fasting, the reality must be that food was consumed at regular intervals. To date, discussion of monastic dietary practice has been largely a historical debate. Although we do not discount this approach and will use it ourselves, this paper departs from this academic tradition by incorporating new archae…
Fuel For Thought: Archaeobotanical Evidence for the Use of Alternatives to wood Fuel in Late Antique North Africa
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Heritage Review: A Prophet of the Scientific Study of Religion
Kinship & marriage in early Arabia
Art. VI.— Remarks on Mr. Kay's edition of ‘Omārah's History of Yemen
The main object of this paper is to propose some emendations of the text which have occurred to me in reading through ‘Omārah's History of Yemen and the other anecdoton , Al-Janadī's account of the Carmathians of Yemen, with which Mr. Kay has enriched our collection of Arabian histories. Incidentally I shall take occasion to remark on some passages in the accompanying translation which seem to be open to criticism, and I have also a few observati…
Notes on Hebrew Words. I
Ctesias Amd the Semiramis Legend
Journal Article CTESIAS AMD THE SEMIRAMIS LEGEND Get access W. ROBERTSON SMITH W. ROBERTSON SMITH Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The English Historical Review, Volume II, Issue VI, April 1887, Pages 303–317, https://doi.org/10.1093/ehr/II.VI.303 Published: 01 April 1887
Fuel For Thought: Archaeobotanical Evidence for the Use of Alternatives to wood Fuel in Late Antique North Africa
Sorry, no abstract text available
Between fasting and feasting: The literary and archaeobotanical evidence for monastic diet in Late Antique Egypt
Fasting was an important element of early Christian behaviour in Egypt. In spite of a wealth of Late Antique monastic sources describing acts of fasting, the reality must be that food was consumed at regular intervals. To date, discussion of monastic dietary practice has been largely a historical debate. Although we do not discount this approach and will use it ourselves, this paper departs from this academic tradition by incorporating new archae…
The Catholme Ceremonial Complex, Staffordshire, UK
During the 1960s and 1970s, aerial reconnaissance on the northern side of the confluence of the Rivers Trent, Tame, and Mease in Staffordshire revealed a cluster of features indicative of prehistoric ceremonial activity. Some of the features within the cluster are morphologically unique, but a lack of previous investigation meant that their dating, phasing, and function were unknown. This paper details the results of a multi-disciplinary approach…
The development of arable cultivation in the south-east of England and its relationship with vegetation cover: A honeymoon period for biodiversity
The onset of prehistoric farming brought unprecedented changes to landscapes and their biodiversity. Past biodiversity patterns are broadly understood for different parts of Europe, and demonstrate trajectories that have been linked to prehistoric and historic demographic transitions, and associated land-use practices. To our knowledge, this paper is the first attempt to directly link evidence of agricultural practice from the archaeological reco…
Assessing the later prehistoric environmental archaeology and landscape development of the Cetina Valley, Croatia
This paper describes preliminary work on the environmental and archaeological potential of the Cetina River Valley, Croatia. Two seasons of fieldwork and assessment have suggested that the valley contains a preserved landscape, much of which is waterlogged. It is clear that there is the potential to address many local and regional questions concerning land use, subsistence and environmental change in an area where previously only limited environm…
Ctesias Amd the Semiramis Legend
Journal Article CTESIAS AMD THE SEMIRAMIS LEGEND Get access W. ROBERTSON SMITH W. ROBERTSON SMITH Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The English Historical Review, Volume II, Issue VI, April 1887, Pages 303–317, https://doi.org/10.1093/ehr/II.VI.303 Published: 01 April 1887
Notes on Hebrew Words. I
Art. VI.— Remarks on Mr. Kay's edition of ‘Omārah's History of Yemen
The main object of this paper is to propose some emendations of the text which have occurred to me in reading through ‘Omārah's History of Yemen and the other anecdoton , Al-Janadī's account of the Carmathians of Yemen, with which Mr. Kay has enriched our collection of Arabian histories. Incidentally I shall take occasion to remark on some passages in the accompanying translation which seem to be open to criticism, and I have also a few observati…
Kinship & marriage in early Arabia
Heritage Review: A Prophet of the Scientific Study of Religion
Fuel For Thought: Archaeobotanical Evidence for the Use of Alternatives to wood Fuel in Late Antique North Africa
Sorry, no abstract text available
Between fasting and feasting: The literary and archaeobotanical evidence for monastic diet in Late Antique Egypt
Fasting was an important element of early Christian behaviour in Egypt. In spite of a wealth of Late Antique monastic sources describing acts of fasting, the reality must be that food was consumed at regular intervals. To date, discussion of monastic dietary practice has been largely a historical debate. Although we do not discount this approach and will use it ourselves, this paper departs from this academic tradition by incorporating new archae…
Assessing the later prehistoric environmental archaeology and landscape development of the Cetina Valley, Croatia
This paper describes preliminary work on the environmental and archaeological potential of the Cetina River Valley, Croatia. Two seasons of fieldwork and assessment have suggested that the valley contains a preserved landscape, much of which is waterlogged. It is clear that there is the potential to address many local and regional questions concerning land use, subsistence and environmental change in an area where previously only limited environm…
Environmental reconstruction of a later prehistoric palaeochannel record from Burrs Countryside Park, Bury, Greater Manchester
The results from an analysis of pollen, insect and plant macrofossil remains from the shallow wood peat fill of a palaeochannel associated with hummocky (deglacial) sediments infilling the valley of the River Irwell at Walmersley known locally as Burrs Countryside Park, Bury, Greater Manchester (NGR SD 796 127) are presented. Radiocarbon dates from the deposit provide an age range from 1310 to 1040 cal. BC to 920 to 800 cal. BC. The environmental…
The Catholme Ceremonial Complex, Staffordshire, UK
During the 1960s and 1970s, aerial reconnaissance on the northern side of the confluence of the Rivers Trent, Tame, and Mease in Staffordshire revealed a cluster of features indicative of prehistoric ceremonial activity. Some of the features within the cluster are morphologically unique, but a lack of previous investigation meant that their dating, phasing, and function were unknown. This paper details the results of a multi-disciplinary approach…
The development of arable cultivation in the south-east of England and its relationship with vegetation cover: A honeymoon period for biodiversity
The onset of prehistoric farming brought unprecedented changes to landscapes and their biodiversity. Past biodiversity patterns are broadly understood for different parts of Europe, and demonstrate trajectories that have been linked to prehistoric and historic demographic transitions, and associated land-use practices. To our knowledge, this paper is the first attempt to directly link evidence of agricultural practice from the archaeological reco…
Ethics in archaeobotany: Identifying current issues and initiating a declaration of principles
This article presents the first systematic assessment of ethical concerns specific to archaeobotanical research, focusing on principles and values. Conducted by an international group of archaeobotanists, the study used an anonymous online survey to document experiences and perceptions within the archaeobotanical community with the aim of raising awareness, identifying prevalent good practices and noting points for improvement. The questionnaire …
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