Trace the layered history of the western Mediterranean on a journey through Morocco and Spain, where Roman, Islamic, and Christian civilizations shaped enduring cultural landscapes. From Morocco’s Roman ruins and imperial cities to Andalusia’s Moorish masterpieces and Spain’s great art collections, this thoughtfully paced itinerary weaves together archaeology, architecture, and living traditions. Along the way, […]
JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF CLASSICAL GREECE AND THE AEGEAN WORLD on this marvelous exploration of Athens, several Greek islands, and the vast Greco-Roman site of Ephesus, Türkiye. Begin with three nights in Athens, staying near lively Syntagma Square. Explore with expert local guides Athens’ iconic ancient landmark, the Parthenon, plus the exceptional Acropolis Museum […]
Investigate southwestern Europe’s most extraordinary prehistoric caves, including Lascaux IV, a new, exact reproduction of one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites ever discovered; Altamira II, a precise replica of the original that is often called the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art”; Atapuerca, the most significant early human site in western Europe; Las Monedas Cave […]
Step back in time to explore the island of Crete, center of the Minoan civilization during the Bronze Age, as well as the nearby Cycladic Islands of Santorini, Mykonos, and Delos. Marvel at the physical evidence of this first advanced civilization in Europe, which created palace complexes, stunning works of art, a unique writing system […]
Construction of the Henry Street Bridge brought renewed attention to portions of Indianapolis’ historic Old and New Burying Grounds, later known collectively as Greenlawn Cemetery. Archaeologists documented more than 1,700 burial shafts within the project area, revealing a complex landscape shaped by nineteenth-century burial, earlier relocation efforts, and more than a century of urban development. […]
Lecture by Nicholas Bartos, Research Scholar, Institute for Study of the Ancient World, New York University 6:30 pm Reception; 7:00 pm Lecture Download event flyer HYBRID event In person: George […]
Join us for a comprehensive, expert-led exploration of Tunisia, a country whose layered history has shaped the Mediterranean world for more than three millennia. Traveling with archaeologist and AIA study leader Nejib ben Lazreg, we will experience all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, explore fabled cities of the Phoenicians, Romans, and early […]
Please join us for an in-person screening and informal discussion of the Archaeology Hour talk by Eric Cline (George Washington University). Two movies, twenty-two years apart: Wolfgang Peterson’s Troy with Brad Pitt in 2004, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey with Matt Damon in 2026. Discussions swirling around both have centered on faithfulness to Homer's original […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Boston for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This isn't your typical archaeology lecture. With more than a billion views, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in debunking archaeological […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to New York City for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This isn't your typical archaeology lecture. With more than a billion views, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in […]
Join members of the Rochester Society of the Archaeological Institute of America for hands-on archaeology activities! Appropriate for all ages, this program will give participants the chance to interact with archeology enthusiasts and sample artifacts. Kids can enjoy play-doh, coloring pages, and archaeology toys, and even try out some archaeology for themselves in a sandbox!
In honor of International Archaeology Day, please join us in the Bromery Arts Center Plaza at UMass Amherst for an archaeology fair on Saturday, October 3, 12:00-2:00 pm. Visit activity tables to learn about the past: write your name in ancient scripts, make a curse tablet, hold replicas of ancient vases and coins, and more! […]
This talk by Dr. Tim Forssman (University of Mpumalanga) explores the development of archaeology on the African continent through four broad historical eras. It considers how colonialism, independence, changing intellectual traditions, and African scholarship have shaped the questions archaeologists ask and the histories they produce, before turning to a broader question: why does archaeology matter […]
Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lectureship Speaker: Dr. Alison Futrell, University of Arizona Abstract: One of the key motifs in popular representations of the last of the Ptolemies is Cleopatra’s Barge, a nexus of seduction, pleasure, gratification. For the historical Cleopatra VII, the barge was a political and religious platform for shaping positive interactions with diverse […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Philadelphia for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This isn't your typical archaeology lecture. With more than a billion views, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in debunking archaeological […]
Organizers: John Bodel, Brown University; William Owens, Ohio University; Roberta Stewart, Dartmouth College In his 1965 book Sklaverei und Humanität, Joseph Vogt offered a description of Roman slavery in which the enslaved accommodated themselves to the moral universe created by their enslavers. A dozen years later Moses Finley delivered a riposte to Vogt in a […]
To celebrate the occasion of the International Archaeology Day, the Museum of History in Mohelnice has organized a program for schools, kindergartens, families with children, and other interested parties. Visitors will be able to test their knowledge and improve their understanding of our ancestral cultures by exploring real archaeological finds and prehistoric crafts. Participants can […]
We invite you to join us on an in-depth archaeological journey with anthropological archaeologist Gabriela Cervantes-Quequezana, Ph.D., whose extensive fieldwork brings depth and perspective to the societies we explore along Peru’s dynamic northern coast. Discover the ancient cultural centers of coastal Peru, home to some of the earliest and most influential civilizations in the Americas. […]
Talk by Prof. Jana Mokrišová (Brown University) The AIA’s 2026 Rodney S. Young Memorial Lecture Abstract: Western Anatolia was a multicultural space, with much scholarly attention given to the interaction between Greeks and non-Greeks and maritime connectivity with the Greek world. A crucial reason for this is the tradition of post-Bronze Age migrations and the […]
Travel with us beyond classical Türkiye, with its monumental, Greco-Roman ruins and Aegean sea backdrops. Find more history–and prehistory–amid the beauty of southeastern Türkiye, on a route less traveled, between Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul, and Diyarbakır, set along the banks of the famous Tigris River that helped form the cradle of civilization. Along […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Farmville, VA, for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This isn't your typical archaeology lecture. With more than a billion views, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in debunking […]
Join us for the 6th Annual Spokane Archaeology Day, a free outdoor event celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Inland Northwest. The event is family-friendly with interactive stations where […]
The ArcheOlympics is an annual competition that brings together teams of archeology students, Arkansas Archeological Society members, middle school students, and anyone else interested in archeology and having fun. The […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Asheville for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This […]
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the US Navy and the Battle of Valcour Island, the Naval History and Heritage Command is highlighting two significant wrecks which represent ongoing but […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Asheville for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This […]
Discover the world of the ancient Etruscans, a pre-Roman civilization that flourished between the Tiber and Arno Rivers in what is now Tuscany during the first millennium B.C. (1000-100 B.C.). The extent of the impact that the Etruscans’ legacy had on the Greeks and Romans, through to our contemporary world, is still coming to light. […]
The multi-day Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival is an annual juried competition, part of Archaeology Month celebration. It is free, open to the public, and is an educational event showcasing the discovery of past cultures gained from ethnological or archaeological research, and illustrated through documentary films. The Virtual Edition is an international online […]
Now in its 14th edition, the Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival is an annual international event celebrating the documentary films that bring past civilizations to life. Films from around the world — spanning archaeology, ethnology, and underwater exploration — are selected by a jury of specialists and compete for awards in Cultural Heritage, […]
Indigenous to the Americas and cultivated by Native peoples for thousands of years, tobacco was introduced to Europeans in the 16th century, and by the early 17th century, it had […]
Natural blue pigments in the ancient world are uncommon, usually sourced from far away and difficult to process. Reviewing these shady characters, like lazurite and azurite, will shed light on […]
We feel privileged that His Excellency Mr. James Larsen, the Ambassador of Australia’s Mission to the United Nations, will address the National Arts Club on the occasion of International Archaeology […]
Immerse yourself in the opulence and grandeur of ancient Rome while uncovering the secrets of daily life, the indulgence of luxury, and the pursuit of leisure that helped to define one of the most influential civilizations in history. Our adventure begins in Rome, heart of the Roman Empire, where we witness the architectural marvels that […]
This is our third year offering an opportunity for graduate students to have lunch with our IAD lecturer. This year students will spend the afternoon with Dr. Michael Heckenberger, Professor […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Atlanta for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This isn't your typical archaeology lecture. With more than a billion views, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in debunking archaeological […]
To celebrate the occasion of the International Archaeology Day, the Museum of History in Šumperk has organized a program for schools, kindergartens, families with children, and other interested parties. Visitors […]
This 2-hour webinar provides a broad introduction to how archaeologists use isotope analysis of biological materials to understand the past. Aimed at researchers, heritage management professionals, and students who are […]
Our joint conference brings together archaeologists, heritage professionals, students, Indigenous community members, researchers, volunteers, and members of the public from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and beyond. It provides an opportunity to share research, discuss issues affecting archaeology and heritage, and strengthen connections between archaeological and heritage communities across the two provinces.
International Archaeology Day, hosted by the Belize Institute of Archaeology, NICH at the Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve in the Cayo District. Akin to an archaeological fair, the event will feature […]
Join us for our first Children’s Workshop of the 26/27 academic year! We will be celebrating International Archaeology Day by exploring what archaeology is, looking at archaeology in the museum […]
STRANGE FINDS is an archaeological adventure game with educational elements inspired by principles of real archaeology. Dig up ruins, analyze your finds, and piece together the timeline of a lost civilization. As the debut title from Lord of Hands Studio, Strange Finds will be receiving its final trailer on International Archaeology Day.
Celebrate International Archaeology Day at Red Rocks Park! On Saturday, October 17th, from 8:30-1:30 pm, join us at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (Lower South Lot 2) for International Archaeology […]
TWO LANDS, TWO WORLDS, ONE HUMAN | IAD 2026 SATURDAY | 17 OCTOBER 2026 | 9:00–16:00 | FREE ENTRY Archeopark Pavlov invites you to International Archaeology Day on Saturday, 17 […]
In partnership with the Gulf Archaeology Research Institute, the USF Archaeology Club and the Tampa Bay Society of the AIA are organizing a field trip up to Fort King National […]
Discover treasure-filled tombs and powerful royalty at this lively community event. Meet an archeologist, make ancient artifact–inspired art, and learn about the rich history of Nubia. Plus, enjoy free admission all day to the exhibition Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile.
Join us for a FREE family program at the McClung Museum celebrating International Archaeology Day. Can You Dig it? invites you to learn about the past and present with professional archaeologists from UT through engaging hands-on activities. Date: Sunday, October 18 Time: 12:00-4:00 p.m. Registration in advance recommended **Tickets available starting October 4. **
A roundup of short presentations by UT faculty, students, and affiliates involved in archaeology, art history, or material culture of the classical and ancient Mediterranean world, as well as colleagues working more broadly in premodern or pre-contact archaeology, art, archaeological science, or historic preservation.
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to St. Louis for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. […]
Jacob Lauinger, Johns Hopkins University Gilman Hall room 50 The Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem: History as Metaphor and Simile In 701 BCE, the Assyrian army besieged the city of Jerusalem. […]
(Eric Blinman, Ph.D. (Adjunct Professor, University of New Mexico) European Colonization coincided with a dynamic period within the Native American cultural landscape of Northern New Mexico. Sequential adaptations to a […]
The ancient Egyptian tomb known as Theban Tomb 16 dates to the reign of Ramesses II in the Nineteenth Dynasty of the New Kingdom (around 1250 BCE). Originally, it served […]
Join us for an exploration of the archaeological history of an ancient capital that became a historic Christian city. Sardis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is known from the Bible […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Omaha for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This […]
Dr. Kelley Hays-Gilpin (Museum of Northern Arizona) + Bobby Silas (National Park Service) Hopi potter and Park Ranger at Kuaua Ruins (Coronado Historic Site) Bobby Silas and Museum of Northern Arizona Curator Dr. Kelley Hays-Gilpin explore the deep history of Hopi pottery traditions, from museum collections to contemporary potters’ expertise. Many unique aspects enliven stories […]
Please join us for our second event of the Fall 2026 cycle. Event description from the author: Roman writers often condemned luxury in domestic art. Drawing on repairs to the […]
Michigan Archaeology Day returns to the Michigan History Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This exciting annual event is your chance to talk with archaeologists about investigations and artifacts that tell the story of 14,000 years of Michigan history! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., archaeologists and experts in related fields will be stationed throughout […]
The first presentation in the AIA Dayton 2026-27 Lecture Series presented by Dr. Jeb Card, Associate Teaching Professor in Anthropology at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio sponsored by an AIA R.S. […]
Let’s celebrate International Archaeology Day together! Join the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World and the Rhode Island Archaeology Society for an archaeology-themed open house on Brown University’s Main Green. See ancient coins from Greece and Rome up close! Touch animal bones! Examine and draw Persian and Roman ceramics, prehistoric tools, precious metals, […]
This lecture gives an overview of collaborative archaeology and cultural heritage studies by the author and Brazilian colleagues with the Kuikuro Indigenous nation in the Território Indígena do Xingu (TIX) of the southern Brazilian Amazon. The project was Initiated in 1992, born out of joint activities developed for the UN ecological summit in Rio de […]
PreK-12 educators are invited to experience the Jewish Museum’s new simulated archaeological dig! Learn about the archaeological process and discover what artifacts can teach us about how groups of people lived, worked, and interacted in ancient times. View original ancient artifacts, excavate replicas of collection objects in the simulated dig, and create a mosaic or […]