Join the AIA for brief presentations by experts who have traveled to and worked in Honduras and Nepal and learn how you can advocate for the protection of archaeological sites in these countries. Rosemary Joyce will be discussing Honduras, and Mark Aldenderfer will speak on Nepal. Visit (or revisit) some incredible archaeological highlights from the […]
Join Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark and Museum staff and Mu Alpha Nu Anthropology Club for a morning of friendly competition. Competitors will use atlatls to throw darts at 6 different targets featuring Ice Age Megafauna. Competitors and spectators alike can enter the Halloween Costume Contest. Winners will be announced following the competition and receive […]
This journey takes you through the archaeology, history, and landscapes of Ireland’s “Wild Atlantic Way,” from south to north hugging the west coast of Ireland. Explore the breathtaking land and seascapes of the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, visiting off-the-beaten-track monuments from all periods of Irish history. Traveling northwards into the incredible karst limestone region of […]
MesoAmerican Mirror Conjurors - the view from the Maya City Waka" by Dr. David Freidel, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Washington University. Lecture location will be held in the A T & T room in the lower level of the Missouri History Museum. Members are invited to join us in a lunch (dutch treat) in […]
The American Research Center in Egypt, Northern California Chapter, and the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, University of California, Berkeley, invite you to attend a lecture by Dr. Georgia Barker, Macquarie University/CSU San Bernardino: Preparing for Eternity: Funerary Models & Wall Scenes from the Old and Middle Kingdoms Sunday, September 10, 2023, 3 […]
Dig deeper on this special STEAM Night Museum Tour with an archaeology focus! Join one of our museum archaeologists who has lived and worked in Greece at 6 PM for an up-close look at Nashville history, American art, and Greek mythology. This modified Museum Tour will help you see the 1897 Centennial Exposition, highlights of […]
Join archaeologist Patrick Hunt on this exciting itinerary from Turin to Nice and discover how the ancient Gauls and Romans interacted with the landscapes and shaped the history and cultures of northern Italy and southern France. Together we will cross the Alps by high-speed train, from Turin to Lyon.
In-Person Lecture Saturday, September 16 at 3:30pm Penn Museum, Classroom L2 Speaker: Dr. Suzanne Onstine, Associate Professor of History, University of Memphis Lecture Topic: The Life Cycle of Theban Tomb 16 in Luxor, Egypt Abstract: Since 2008, the University of Memphis mission to Theban Tomb 16 has been documenting, clearing, and studying this non-royal monument […]
Celebrate the vibrant culture and natural history of El Salvador. Enjoy captivating folk dances by Grupo Torogoz and try hands-on activities including corn grinding and painting with cochineal insects. Go on a scavenger hunt and discover the rich heritage of animals, minerals, and artifacts from the region. Join an archaeologist for a live-streamed tour of […]
Are you new to applying for graduate student fellowships? Are you looking for a funding source for your dissertation research or travel? Join the AIA Programs Department for a webinar to learn about the AIA’s fellowships for graduate students and the basics of what makes a good fellowship application.
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To kick off our AIA Central Carolinas Society 333 archaeology lecture series this year, students from Davidson College, UNC–Charlotte, and Winthrop University will report on their experiences working in the field. One or more worked in Cyprus, Israel, Sicily, the Blue Ridge mountains, Guatemala, and Ecuador. Come and learn about these aspiring archaeologists' dig adventures! […]
Travel with world-renowned archaeological author Paul Bahn, a gifted and popular lecturer who regularly leads tours to study the prehistory of Spain and France, including this program. Dr. Bahn will enhance your understanding of the sites with lectures and informal discussions. Investigate southwestern Europe’s most extraordinary prehistoric caves, including Lascaux IV, a new, exact reproduction […]
National level conference jointly organised by Nigranth Centre of Archeology, New Delhi/ Lucknow and Sri Bharatvarshiya Digamber Jain Teerth Samrakshini Mahasabha, Lucknow. On the topic of ' Impact of Climate Change on Heritage Site'. Discuss on the topic :- Prevention and conservation of our Heritage on the basis of Climatic changes. Public participation, awareness and […]
A lecture hosted by the New York City Society of the Archaeological Institute of America at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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 […]
In Washington, D.C., a "Hellenic Doric-style" temple (the Lincoln Memorial) sits at one end of the city’s central "forum" (The Mall), housing a colossal cult statue (Abraham Lincoln). A Roman "triumphal arch" monumentalizes the front of the main train depot (Union Station). Roman equestrian statues make assertions amidst circular plazas. This talk explores these juxtapositions […]
Join the AIA for a fascinating evening as Elise A. Friedland (George Washington University) presents Classical Washington: Greece & Rome in the Art & Architecture of D.C. This presentation will be given at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific. Washington, D.C., is a city like no other in the United States. A Greek Doric temple (the […]
Saturday, October 21, 8:30am-12:30pm $ = Free Family friendly Members from the Acadiana Chapter of the Louisiana Archaeological Society and staff from the Division of Archaeology will share information about Louisiana archaeology for International Archaeology Day. The Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market is a great place to go to learn about the community, eat good […]
Saturday, October 21, 10am-3pm $ = $5 grounds fee Family Friendly What clues to the past lie just beneath your feet, waiting to be discovered? How can archaeology give voice to the enslaved people of Oakley who have historically been silenced? And why are archaeologists so crazy about pottery anyway?! Join us for a day […]
Free Hybrid Lecture Miroslav Bárta, Charles University, Czech Institute of Egyptology Miroslav Bárta will present the latest results from archaeological research at Abusir and Saqqara, two ancient Egyptian cemeteries. The exploration of several historically essential tombs dating to the Fifth Dynasty sheds new light on the rise and fall of the Old Kingdom empire and […]
Matthew V. Kroot, PhD Assistant Professor Arizona State University School of Human Evolution & Social Change Stone tools in Africa are the earliest evidence we have of human material culture. Their shifting roles in societies over millions of years provide us with unparalleled insights into long-term human histories. As a part of a broader program […]
Sketching the Marbles For centuries, artists have drawn the Parthenon’s pediment sculptures. Join us for special art sessions to create your own classical masterpiece. Sketching the Marbles is held on the final Friday afternoon of each month (except Metro Nashville holidays). --Recommended for ages 12 and older. --This program takes place in the Treasury. --All […]
