The author has a strong proficiency in conveying archaeological knowledge to the general public through public speaking, writing, and various media. Widely recognized as one of the foremost archaeological and historical authors globally, he is highly regarded for his engaging lectures on historical subjects. Among his extensive bibliography are three National Geographic Society volumes, including the best-selling Journey of Archaeology. His other works encompass The Rape of the Nile, a definitive account of archaeologists and travelers along the Nile, as well as four publications on prehistoric climate change and its impact on human societies: Floods, Famines, and Emperors (centered on El Niños), The Little Ice Age, and The Long Summer, an analysis of warming trends and humanity since the peak of the Ice Age. His latest work on climatic shifts delves into the Medieval Warm Period: The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations. His recent collaboration with Nadia Durrani, a book on climate change, further expands his research on the topic. Additional works include Chaco Canyon: Archaeologists Explore the Lives of an Ancient Society, Fish on Friday: Feasting, Fasting, and the Discovery of the New World, and Cro-Magnon: How the Ice Age Gave Birth to the First Modern Humans. His most recent publication, Elixir: A History of Water and Humankind, extends his research on climate to examine one of humanity’s most vital resources.
Brian has been a sailor since the age of eight and obtained sailing experience in the English Channel and North Sea. He has navigated thousands of miles in European waters, across the Atlantic, and in the Pacific. The author of the widely used Cruising Guide to Central and Southern California since 1979, he is an avid cyclist who resides in Santa Barbara with his spouse Lesley and their daughter Ana.
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