In Archaeology from Space: How the Future Shapes Our Past, Dr. Sarah Parcak demystifies the extraordinary new world of space archaeology—a field that has transformed our ability to rediscover and understand ancient civilizations. It’s a science that combines aerial photography with high tech infrared satellite imagery to reveal ancient cities, pyramids, and temples that have otherwise become completely invisible with the passage of time.

Readers will get to see Parcak’s infectious enthusiasm leap off the page as she reads excerpts that convey what it’s really like to be a scientist traveling the world to study ancient civilizations. Parcak will also answer audience questions, which can be submitted to rebecca@globalxplorer.org until July 12. This special event comes in the midst of Parcak’s national book tour that includes appearances in New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.