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Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red (Online Exhibit Spotlight) / Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo (Exposición en Línea)

Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (Virtual) 26 Oxford St., Cambridge

Cochineal, a tiny insect found on certain species of Oaxacan cacti, was harvested for millennia by Indigenous peoples to dye fabrics a vibrant red color. But following the European invasion of the Americas in the sixteenth century, it became a widely coveted, globally traded commodity that transformed textiles and art, and made Mexico a center […]

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The Odyssey: A Retelling

The Parthenon 2500 West End Ave, Nashville

The Parthenon and Centennial Park Conservancy are proud to present The Odyssey: A Retelling, by Lisa Bachman Jones in the East Gallery of the Parthenon from June 23 through January 8. Jones is a Nashville-based artist interested in entropy and interconnectivity. Working across disciplines, she investigates the everyday through a lens of care. In preparation […]

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Oman: Crossroads of the Indian Ocean & Arabian Gulf

Oman’s Bronze Age, Iron Age, pre-Islamic, and Islamic sites are spectacular. This custom-designed itinerary with seasoned study leader Trevor Marchand delves into the historical monuments and cultural history of Oman, while also sampling the country’s great geographical diversity, from spectacular deserts and wadis to pristine coastlines, including a reserve for the endangered green sea turtle. […]

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Origins of Humans & Wine: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia

Join us for an exciting trip back in time to explore early humankind and the ‘cradle of wine’ in the southern Caucasus. Learn about ancient winemaking techniques and sample the bounty of the region’s vineyards. Explore medieval towns and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including prehistoric through early Christian complexes. Enjoy Georgia’s famed hospitality, wherein a […]

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The Best of Ancient Peru

Discover many of Peru’s greatest archaeological sites on this custom-designed, well-paced itinerary with archaeologist Jo Burkholder. Spend your days exploring the archaeologically-rich northern coast and spectacular mountain landscapes. See magnificent ancient sites, a variety of museums, and picturesque villages and cities. Highlights include two visits to Machu Picchu; the impressive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman; ruins […]

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Unearthing A Slave Community

32 Quincy Street, Cambridge

Over the next several years, we will be examining a number of different archaeological sites. What makes Montpelier a wonderful property for surveys and excavations is its relative undisturbed condition. All of the sites we excavate have never been plowed–and most were abandoned in the 1840s, leaving the archaeological features in pristine condition. This season […]

International Day of Archaeology in The Museum of The Moravian Wallachia

International Day of Archaeology in The Museum of The Moravian Wallachia Zámecká 3, Valašské Meziříčí

This event is dedicated to school groups. Each class can choose one of two one-hour programs. The first programme is dedicated to the Old Stone Age (Paleolithic)- pupils learn about stone tools and try out a simulated archaeological excavation in a sandpit. The second programme is dedicated to the production of clothing in the Iron […]

Fourth International Congress on the Anthropology of Salt

Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex Baton Rouge

Thursday, October 13 - Sunday, October 16 $ = Free This event is better suited for older youths or adults. The ICAS4 continues the tradition of previous international salt congresses in Romania, Los Cabos (Mexico), and Vitoria-Gasteiz (Basque Country, Spain), bringing researchers together to present their research and discuss people’s use of salt. The thematic […]

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International Archaeology Day: From flint to sigilatta

Regionální muzeum v Mikulově Zámek 1/4, Mikulov

Come with us to celebrate the festival of archeology and the joy of discovering our ancient past! Children and adult visitors can expect a weekend full of activities, which our museum has prepared for you in two places. At the Mikulov castle, you will get to know Celtic culture through the exhibition Celts under Pálava […]

Family Archaeology Day at Cumming Nature Center

Cumming Nature Center 6472 Gulick Road, Naples

Grab a trowel, hop into the trench, and join archaeology professors and students from SUNY Brockport as we uncover the story of a 19th century homestead located at the Nature Center. Did it burn down or collapse? Where was the kitchen? Whose bones and teeth are found in the yard? Help us piece together the […]

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Making & Painting Corinthian Ceramics

Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth Ancient Corinth

For the fourth consecutive year, ASCSA Corinth Excavations is organizing in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Corinthia an educational and family program in celebration of International Archaeology Day. We welcome you to the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth on October 16th at 11:00 AM to learn about vase painting and vase making […]

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Conservation and print pattern field school

Medieval Agsu City State Hitorical-Cultural Reserve Agsu, Azerbaijan, Agsu

Conservation and print pattern field school will be organized in Medieval Agsu city State Historical-Cultural Reserve within Earth Science Week on occasion of International Archaeology Day. Field school will focus on convservation methods and analyses, conservation state and research of archaeological finds, stoneware and ceramics. The school wіll fеаturе іnfоrmаtіvе ѕеѕѕіоnѕ, sitе tоurѕ, аrtіfасt dіѕрlауѕ, […]

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Family Day | Trade Throughout the Ancient Mediterranean

Newberry Hall, Room 125, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology 434 S. State St., Ann Arbor

Grab your Kelsey Passport Book and join us on a journey through time as we explore trade in the ancient Mediterranean. Discover the routes traders took, over land and sea. Explore a Graeco-Roman marketplace and learn how money was used in the ancient world. There will be plenty of hands-on activities for kids of all […]

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Can You Dig It?

McClung Museum 1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville

Can You Dig It? Come to McClung Museum to learn what archaeologists do and have fun exploring science through activities and presentations from archaeologists at the University of Tennessee!

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Can You Dig It?

McClung Museum 1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville

Join us at McClung Museum for "Can You Dig It?" 2022! The event invites professional archaeologists at the University of Tennessee and their students to host activity stations for families. Join us for a fun afternoon of learning and exploration!