We like to think of archaeologists as diggers who, trowel in hand, extract remains from the ground and describe their context. However, while excavation is the most visible and iconic activity in archeology, it is only part of their task. It is in the laboratory that they spend the most time processing their findings, analyzing […]
Each week in October, Alamo archaeologists will upload an archaeology-themed post on the Alamo website. The posts will include general archaeology information, as well as details about Alamo archaeology.
Much has been written about Adolf Hitler’s interest in classical antiquity and its appropriation under National Socialism, but the question that has not been asked is: do the rhetoric/propaganda and supposed classical aesthetic match the practice among the Nazis of collecting classical antiquities? In this presentation, Dr. Romano will explore what we know about the […]
Meeting ID: 970 5183 7471 Passcode: 966157
Dr. Mary E. Voyatzis Professor Emerita of Anthropology and Classics at the University of Arizona The mountainous region of Arcadia, situated in the heart of the Peloponnese, has attracted considerable attention since antiquity. Many ancient authors described the region in detail, describing its rich mythology, unusual gods, numerous sanctuaries, engaging history, diverse geography, and the […]
Coulson Lecture This lecture will be rescheduled at a later date.
Last chance to register! Sensing the past: A workshop in applied sensory archaeology and heritage assessment October 7-9, 2021: Online and in Amsterdam, NL Join us for this international workshop bringing together a wide range of sense-based research methodologies applied to the ancient and historic built environment. An increasing number of interdisciplinary approaches to sensory […]
October 7, 2021 at 6:00pm EDT, a virtual lecture given by Dr. Marcello Canuto of Tulane University. A link to view the lecture will be available approximately one week before the event
October 7, 2021 at 6:00pm EDT, a virtual lecture given by Dr. Marcello Canuto of Tulane University. A link to view the lecture will be available approximately one week before the event
The Belize Institute of Archaeology celebrates International Archaeology Day hosting multiple trivia Fridays (October 8, 15, and 22) on social media (IA Facebook page) whereby trivia pertaining to Belizean archaeology will be posted throughout the day. Also, we will be hosting an interactive competition aimed at bringing awareness to Belize's archaeological sites. Participants will be […]
Young Lecture Please contact Jane Goldberg at jgoldber@illinois.edu for information on joining this online lecture.
Join us as Historic Jamestowne Celebrates Virginia Archaeology Month. Join an archaeologist for a tour of the James Fort. Then stop by the excavations in progress, to experience the moment of discovery. After that, check out the Archaearium (our archaeology museum). Archaeology Day will also feature an array of family-friendly programs.
Join Archaeologist, Dan Zoto, for a guided walk of Wing Island, the location of the Wing Island Archaeology Project. Learn the history of the island and its varied uses throughout the millennia. REGISTRATION REQUIRED / SPACE LIMITED $8 per person Does not include Museum Admission. Participants meet at the front entrance.
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Arrowhead Fred Bollinger will display Native American tools and identify your Native American relics and finds. Try your hand at different types of primitive skills while you explore the world of ancient cultures. 12:00pm-4:00pm - Hands on children's' activities, puzzles, games, and crafts appropriate to the archaeology theme will be […]
A lecture by Dr. Robin Nagle, Anthropologist-in-Residence at the New York City Department of Sanitation, and Clinical Professor of Anthropology and Urban Studies at NYU.
Go deep into the jungle, and into archaeology-themed fun, at OKPAN's "Jungle Cruise" Movie Matinee! OKPAN has rented an entire theater at Rodeo Cinema OKC (2221 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108) so that members of the OKPAN community--that means you!--can enjoy this family-friendly film together before it's available to the public on Disney Plus. […]
The 9th annual Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival will be offering the 2021 festival lineup through a secure online platform from Monday October 11 to Sunday October 17, and the Jury will announce the Arkhaios Film Festival awards winners on Saturday October 16, 5pm EST. Arkhaios is an educational event to showcase the […]
Galen University's Anthropology Club is celebrating Archaeology week with various Facebook sessions every day of the week. We will be talking about laws in Belize concerning artifacts and monuments, field work experiences, and how they are important for all Belizeans, as well as inviting a Belizean NGO that advocates for heritage and culture and the […]
Join the Iowa Society of the AIA for our October International Archaeology Day virtual lecture! "The Hoover Fakes: How Defrauding a Presidential Library Exposed the Brazen Sale of Forged Antiquities" In April 2019, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum cancelled a planned exhibition, Written in Stone: The Treasures of Eden and The Rosetta Stone, […]
This activity is fun for all ages. Play the archaeology inspired Excavate! Egypt™ game online in celebration of International Archaeology Day. This is a virtual all-day event. Explore four culturally important “dig sites” including Alexandria, Giza, Valley of the Kings, and Karnak. There are over 50 artifacts to uncover and analyze. Explore a worker’s village […]
Volunteers are invited to join in the excavation of the Berry site, located outside of Morganton, North Carolina. Berry is the location of the Native town of Joara and the Spanish Fort San Juan which was built in January 1567 and destroyed in 1568. Fort San Juan, occupied by 30 Spanish soldiers, constitutes the earliest […]
Celebrate IAD with Heritage Education Network Belize and 7 New Belize Ltd. Join us for an informative discussion on heritage management legislation with Brandon Usher of "Law man for the Layman" morning show.
Have fun learning about Maya ceramics for International Archaeology Day! This activity is a digital kit you can do any time on your own to explore the art and function of ancient Maya painted ceramics. Using various digital resources (including an online video tutorial) you will learn about some of the forms, designs, and functions […]
Daniel Lieberman, Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences, Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University Exercise is a paradox: everyone knows it is healthy, but most of us struggle to do it. Further, as technology and machines increasingly replace human labor, fewer people are getting enough exercise. In this talk, Daniel Lieberman will […]
Celebrate IAD with Heritage Education Network Belize and 7 New Belize Ltd. Join us for an informative discussion on heritage management legislation with Brandon Usher of "Law man for the Layman" morning show.
A series of short lectures, covering various topics from the Neolithic to the Modern Age, discussion, poster exhibition on the activities of archaeologists of the National Monuments Institute (Liliová 5, Prague, 2 weeks). A series of short lectures for the public, covering various topics from the Neolithic to the Modern Age, discussion, and poster exhibition […]
Matthew Douglas Adams, Director, Abydos Archaeology; Senior Research Scholar, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University The remains of a 5000-year-old brewery found in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos are providing insights into the relationship between large-scale beer production and the development of kingship in Egypt. Archaeological evidence indicates that the Abydos brewery produced […]
Celebrate International Archaeology Day at BYU's Museum of Peoples and Cultures! Anyone who comes into the museum today will receive an archaeological treat.
The Belize Institute of Archaeology celebrates International Archaeology Day hosting multiple trivia Fridays (October 8, 15, and 22) on social media (IA Facebook page) whereby trivia pertaining to Belizean archaeology will be posted throughout the day. Also, we will be hosting an interactive competition aimed at bringing awareness to Belize's archaeological sites. Participants will be […]
Volunteers are invited to join in the excavation of the Berry site, located outside of Morganton, North Carolina. Berry is the location of the Native town of Joara and the Spanish Fort San Juan which was built in January 1567 and destroyed in 1568. Fort San Juan, occupied by 30 Spanish soldiers, constitutes the earliest […]
Join the Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeological Society at The Rooms Provincial Museum for family fun activities as we celebrate International Archaeology Day. Come and learn tips and tricks on how to draw archaeological artifacts, check out the display of artifacts, and chat to professional archaeologists about archaeology in this province. Can you dig it? All […]
Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network on this hour-long stroll down trails in Oak Tree Nature Park to celebrate International Archaeology Day! This tour will highlight local archaeological resources, focusing on the area's Native American heritage. Participants will learn about Native American history in Northwest Florida, what archaeology can tell us about pre-contact Native American […]
The College of Charleston campus community is invited to attend an unveiling for a new solar shade pavilion near Rivers Green and to commemorate the Indigenous and enslaved people who labored and lived near the site throughout history. The event, titled "Uncovering History/Making History," will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2021, at […]
Join us for this live, interactive presentation on Zoom! Hustling and bustling to starkly quiet, the life of one of Utah's largest railroad towns of the 1870s-1890s remains part of the historical and archaeological record. Archaeologists with the Utah State Historic Preservation Office and the Bureau of Land Management partnered with the Chinese Railroad Workers' […]
Experimental archaeology is a key component of living history. Historical documents like diaries and newspapers only give you so much information. Likewise with excavated materials: sometimes you just don’t know what an artifact was used for or by whom. Experimental archaeology allows for scientists to explore the creation methods and use of everyday items, in […]
Learn about the history of the archaeology fair, archaeological review at HPD, and the NM SiteWatch program. You can also download our coloring book, watch several video presentations from the 2021 NM SiteWatch annual meeting to learn more about archaeology and read a Bureau of Land Management publication, Rocks Telling Stories: Rock Art in New […]
A virtual celebration of the Museum of Anthropology's archaeological collections and the history of MU's involvement in the archaeology of Missouri.
The Save Cultural Heritage Group and its partners are organizing interesting events on the International Archaeology Day on October 16, 2021 as a permanent collaborating organization with @archaeology_aia. In addition to fun activities and contests, SCHG is organizing three panel discussions on 1. The Diversity of Archaeology, 2. Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century, 3. […]
INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY AT POVERTY POINT WORLD HERITAGE SITE Poverty Point World Heritage Site invites visitors to take part in celebrating International Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 16. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., there will be a variety of activities highlighting how life may have been for the native inhabitants thousands of years ago. […]
INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY AT POVERTY POINT WORLD HERITAGE SITE Poverty Point World Heritage Site invites visitors to take part in celebrating International Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 16. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., there will be a variety of activities highlighting how life may have been for the native inhabitants thousands of years ago. […]
Volunteers are invited to join in the excavation of the Berry site, located outside of Morganton, North Carolina. Berry is the location of the Native town of Joara and the Spanish Fort San Juan which was built in January 1567 and destroyed in 1568. Fort San Juan, occupied by 30 Spanish soldiers, constitutes the earliest […]
Thirty Years at Athienou: Celebrating Michael K. Toumazou and His Impact on Cypriot Archaeology Saturday, 16 October 2021 Davidson College C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson, NC 28036 Zoom link to join the webinar: https://go.davidson.edu/toumazou (For more information about the speakers and their talks, please click the links below.) […]
Join state and local archaeologists at the 13th annual American Indian Festival at Patuxent River Park. Discover the rich and diverse culture of Native American Indians through dancing, crafts, storytelling, and hands-on archaeological activities like flint knapping, pinch pot making, and artifact identification.
The members of Nigranth centre of archaeology and Digamber jain tirth sanrakshan mahasabha jointly organises the event on international archaeological day 16th October 2021. key speaker: Professor Lakshmi Chand Jain and Professor Ranjana Jain convener : Dr Yatish Jain
Oklahoma Archaeology Month has arrived, and with it, OKPAN's October Archaeological Skills Workshop! Please join us Sunday, October 17, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM) to learn four different archaeological skills. This workshop is open to anyone who cares about caring for cultural heritage - no experience required - and it is a perfect opportunity for […]
The workshop is organized by Palacký University Olomouc in cooperation with the Archaeological Institute of the Academy of Sciences in Brno and the Regional Museum in Mikulov as part of the World Day of Archeology. The workshop will use the findings from the Pavlov-Horní pole site and the general public will be practically acquainted with […]
Have fun learning about Maya ceramics for International Archaeology Day! This activity is a digital kit you can do any time on your own to explore the art and function of ancient Maya painted ceramics. Using various digital resources (including an online video tutorial) you will learn about some of the forms, designs, and functions […]
Zoom Meeting ID: 921 1429 3029 Passcode: 054196
Kershaw Lecture Zoom details: Meeting ID: 85444244180 Passcode: n0ihSP
Abstract : After existing for over one thousand years, the Maltese Temple Period ended around 4,300 years ago. Understanding why has been a topic of considerable interest and debate. In this talk Dr Huw S. Groucutt will discuss this topic, outlining recent research on themes such as regional climate change and evidence for the arrival […]
The Belize Institute of Archaeology celebrates International Archaeology Day hosting multiple trivia Fridays (October 8, 15, and 22) on social media (IA Facebook page) whereby trivia pertaining to Belizean archaeology will be posted throughout the day. Also, we will be hosting an interactive competition aimed at bringing awareness to Belize's archaeological sites. Participants will be […]
Have fun learning about Maya ceramics for International Archaeology Day! This activity is a digital kit you can do any time on your own to explore the art and function of ancient Maya painted ceramics. Using various digital resources (including an online video tutorial) you will learn about some of the forms, designs, and functions […]
Does Houston have ancient history? You bet! Discover what life was like along the bayous of the Gulf Coast area of Texas, long before Houston became a major city. This free hands-on event for children takes place at KBR Kids Day from 10 am - 4 pm at Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St., […]
On Saturday, October 23rd ASCSA Corinth Excavations will co-host a special event at the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth in celebration of International Archaeology Day. Guests will have a chance experience the art of vase making and vase painting by seeing two experts create their work live. Children will have the opportunity to paint their […]
The Rochester Society of the Archaeological Institute of America will be in the lobby of the Rochester Museum & Science Center with tables featuring artifacts and archaeologically themed activities (including coloring pages and an indoor dig box) and a stone tool demonstration.
International Archaeology Day will be a free public event, hosted by the Burke Museum, the Archaeological Institute of America Puget Sound Chapter, the Department of Classics and Anthropology at the University of Washington, Seattle University, and The Evergreen State College. Please join us for an afternoon of fun activities, including information on local and global […]
Join us as we celebrate International Archaeology Day at William & Mary, in historic Williamsburg, VA! We will be hosting the following events: 1-2:30pm: Lightning Talks by current PhD students in Anthropology 3-4pm: Book talk by Prof. Molly Swetnam-Burland (editor of Women's Lives, Women's Voices: Roman Material Culture and Female Agency in the Bay of […]
Ahmanson Lecture Lecture will be in-person and live Zoom cast. RSVP required for in-person attendance (limit 50 persons). The AIA-LA County Society asks that all attendees be vaccinated and wear a mask if the lecture needs to be held indoors. Zoom at https://ucla.zoom.us/j/96714745295 Meeting ID: 967 1474 5295
Feinstone Lecture After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
