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 […]
International Archaeology Day
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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!
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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! […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Lecture by by Laura Galke (senior archaeologist at WSP) for International Archaeology Day and Virginia Archaeology Month |
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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 […] |
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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 attendees of all ages can engage in hands-on activities and learn about the fascinating world of archaeology. Spokane Archaeology Day promotes the education and celebration […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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, […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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Footwear and Kitchenware of the Ancient Mediterranean and the U.S. Southwest Wednesday, October 14 11:00am – 2:00pm Haury 125 Hands-On Workshops Presenters: Eleni Hasaki | Cynthia Jones | Eric Reynolds School of Anthropology - Laboratory for Traditional Technology Ben Bellorado | Martin Welker Arizona State Museum - School of Anthropology -Discover the craft of Ancient […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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.
Celebrating the excitement of archaeological discovery, read the Bible History Daily blog post on Friday, October 16, which will participate in International Archeology Day 2026!
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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 […]
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An Anthropological Investigation at the Museum! Become a Detective of the Past! Can bones reveal secrets from hundreds or even thousands of years ago? How can we uncover the story […] |
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Join us for Archaeology Day! An event to celebrate and learn about research, teaching, and outreach related to archaeology at the University of Alberta. The event will include public talks, […] |
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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.
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Discovering Byzantine Corinth and Its People Join AIA-Nashville Society for a free virtual talk on Sunday, October 18, at 11 AM Central. This Virtual Symposium is free and open to the public. It will be recorded. Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EZz5ABV4RJu6psOXovgnZQ#/registration ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM: Ancient Corinth is renowned as one of Greece's most iconic archaeological sites, […]
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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 […] |
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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. 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 […] |
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(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 […]
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A lecture by Allison Smith (Davidson College) |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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The American Research Center in Egypt, Northern California chapter, and the UC Berkeley Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (MELC) invite you to attend a lecture by Dr. Jonathan […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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In celebration of International Archaeology Day, the Niagara Peninsula society will host two lectures at the Brown Homestead in St. Catharines. Our first speaker, Jessica Linzel, who works at the […] |
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Discussions surrounding the destruction of cultural heritage predominantly focus on physical violence—the bombing of sites, the looting of museums, and the illicit trade of antiquities. While critical, this focus often […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |