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New Benefit for AIA Members

Nationwide Insurance® and the Archaeological Institute of America are pleased to announce a long term relationship that could save Archaeological Institute of America members money on their auto insurance.

113th AIA/APA Joint Annual Meeting

The 113th AIA/APA Joint Annual Meeting is almost here! From January 5-8, we will convene in Philadelphia for our premiere academic event.

Pennsylvania Act 48 Credits Available at Annual Meeting

The Pennsylvania Classical Association will offer Pennsylvania Act 48 credits for primary and secondary school teachers attending the AIA/APA annual meeting.

AIA Lecture Lottery is back!

We are pleased to announce that our lecture lottery is back for the ninth year in a row and entries are now being accepted.

Annual Meeting: Book Your Hotel Room Today!

Reserve your room today! The deadline to reserve rooms at the AIA discounted rate is December 12, 2011.

An AIA Special Event: “Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts”

The very special event “Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts” at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, was held in November.

Annual Meeting Opening Night Reception

This year’s Public Lecture and Opening Night Reception, held on Thursday, January 5 at the AIA Annual Meeting, was hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Annual Meeting Highlight: “Uncorking the Past: Ancient Ales, Wines, and Extreme Beverages”

This year’s public lecture will be delivered by Patrick McGovern, Ph.D. Scientific Director, Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

2011 Annual Report of the AIA

We thank you for your commitment to archaeology through your membership and work with local societies, for your financial support, and for your professional achievements.

Emergency Assessment Missions in Libya

Blue Shield and the International Military Cultural Resources Work Group The recent conflict in Libya called for emergency assessment missions to determine the cultural heritage situation there.

Preserving Archaeology in Belize and Bulgaria

Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) to Consider New Bilateral Agreements to Protect Belizean and Bulgarian Archaeological Heritage

First National Archaeology Day a Rousing Success!

The nation’s first National Archaeology Day, recognized as October 22 by the U.S. Congress, was celebrated across the country by the Archaeological Institute of America, its local societies, and other related organizations.

Google Earth’s New Layer: Archaeological Sites in the United States and Canada

AIA Debuts New Google Earth Layer of Popular Archaeological Sites in U.S. and Canada for National Archaeology Day

AIA to Unveil New Google Earth Layer on National Archaeology Day

The AIA, in conjunction with Google Earth, will debut a new layer in recognition of National Archaeology Day.

Lecture Today: “The Wonderful Things of Punt: Excavations at a Pharaonic Harbor on the Red Sea”

Kathryn Bard, Professor of Archaeology, will speak on “The Wonderful Things of Punt: Excavations at a Pharaonic Harbor on the Red Sea” today, Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 7 p.m. at Boston University Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massachusetts

AIA in the Field: A Symposium in Celebration of Archaeology Day at Boston University

In acknowledgment of the long-standing relationship between the AIA and the Department of Archaeology at Boston University, “The Archaeological Institute of America in the Field: A Symposium in Celebration of Archaeology Day at Boston University” was held on Saturday, October 1.

Beyond the Dig: Scenes from Mongolia

A series of ten etchings based on 2010 Waldbaum Scholarship recipient Colleen O’Shea’s experiences at field school in Mongolia

A Call to Protect Libyan Antiquities and Cultural Heritage and Economy

The cultural heritage and archaeological resources located in Libya are irreplaceable elements of the world’s shared memory, going back thousands of years. The importance of guarding these treasures while civil unrest is underway cannot be overestimated.

Archaeological Programs Targeted by State Budget Cutting

With so many states struggling with tight budgets, some budget-cutters have now taken aim at archaeology. Dr. W. Frederick Limp, President of the Society of American Archaeology, joins us as a guest blogger to share the story of the firings of State Archaeologists in Utah and in New York, and issues a call to action for all who would like to make their voices heard on this important issue.

2011-2012 APA/AIA Placement Service: Interim Procedures for Summer 2011 Announced

The Joint Committee on Placement and APA Staff are developing a system that will bring greater automation to the process of registering candidates and institutions for the Service and of scheduling interviews at the 2012 Joint Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

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