Lina Belar of the Wadena County Historical Society will provide an overview of reports that have been written about Fur Trade Era excavations in Wadena County and explain why they are important to our knowledge of the past.
Presented by Dr. John W. Verano September’s WAAM celebration will include the 21st Annual George C. Frison Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology and WAAM sponsored lecture by Dr. John W. Verano, professor of Anthropology at Tulane University titled “Human Sacrifice in Ancient Peru: New Discoveries and New Questions.” Professor Verano is a biological anthropologist, who […]
"Archaeology in a new age: Seeing our invisible pasts and future together" Lecture by Sarah Parcak, University of Alabama, Birmingham Vanderbilt Student Life Center, Board of Trust room (310 25th Ave. S.) Parking is available at the 2525 West End garage. This lecture will provide an overview of the exciting new field of "space archaeology", […]
The lecture offers details of what is known of the famed Library of Alexandria. In addition to housing an incredible literary corpus, the library attracted some of the best minds of the ancient world, who not only were credited as serving as the librarian but who also conducted critical research – their contributions will be […]
Bob Suchanek of the Minnesota Archaeological Society will present an introduction to the prehistoric stone tools in Steele County. This illustrated talk will provide an overview of the prehistory of the county and what we can learn by studying the artifacts the County’s previous residents left behind.
Chelsea Rose Research Archaeologist, Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology Chinese immigrants were central to many 19th century Oregon industries including mining, railroad construction, hop farming, and coastal canneries. Despite this, their story has often been omitted, downplayed, or relegated to exotic footnotes in local histories. The Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project (OCDP) is a multi-agency […]
Forgeries are a feature of almost every period of art history. After a brief examination of the earliest documented Etruscan forgeries, created by Annio da Viterbo in the late 15th century, the lecture focuses on forgeries of Etruscan art made by Italian artists in the late 19th and early 20th century. Two groups are examined: […]
Ancient Egypt: From Discovery to Display provides visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk in the shoes of an archaeologist. Explore the journey artifacts take on their way to museum display, from excavation to conservation to storage and research. More than 200 fascinating objects, many of which have never been on view before, are included throughout […]
