About the author
Brian Haughton is a writer on archaeology and ancient mysteries, known for his earlier book Hidden History. Ancient Treasures (New Page Books, 2013) surveys accounts of lost hoards, sunken ships, and buried artifacts recovered across history, considering what draws people to stories of hidden riches. Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places (New Page Books, 2008) takes readers through thirty-two ancient sites around the world, from Stonehenge to Angkor Wat, examining the archaeology, legends, and reported strange occurrences connected to each. Both books approach their subjects from a historical and archaeological angle rather than an esoteric or practitioner one, aiming to explain the origins and context of well-known mysteries and treasure legends. They suit readers interested in archaeology and ancient history framed around enduring popular legends.
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💬 What our editors say about Brian Haughton's books
“Brian Haughton delivers a compelling volume that treats each treasure hunt like a historical detective story. The book succeeds by focusing on the journey of artifacts rather than dry academic analysis. However, it does not suit…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ancient Treasures: The Discovery of Lost Hoards, Sunken Ships, Buried Vaults, and Other Long-Forgotten Artifacts
“This book successfully maps the overlap between human history and inexplicable forces across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. However, it does not suit readers seeking rigorous, peer-reviewed archaeological evidence or those who…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places: A Field Guide to Stone Circles, Crop Circles, Ancient Tombs, and Supernatural Landscapes
