Presented by Diane Wallman, USF Assistant Professor of Anthropology. Gamble Plantation was one of several antebellum sugar plantations established along the Manatee River in Florida during the mid-19th century, with an enslaved population of nearly 200 individuals. Historical archaeological research conducted by the University of South Florida from 2017-2019 has aimed to better understand this […]

Block Island is Rhode Island’s largest offshore island. Native Americans routinely visited this popular destination spot then known as Manisses for more than 6,000 years. Join professional archaeologist Jay Waller for a presentation on recent investigations at two Block Island Native American sites that were excavated during construction of the Block Island Wind Farm, the […]

Limited surface surveys and no archaeological excavations of the Temple Mount have been conducted since 1867-70 due to religious and political sensitivities. Many feel there is no archaeological evidence to support the existence of Solomon's Temple. However, others state there is plenty of Biblical evidence. This program will investigate both scientific and biblical views of […]

Join the Southeast Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society for its monthly free lectures by experts in archaeology and history.

Recent archaeological investigations related to roadway improvements in Northampton have revealed an Early Archaic Period (approximately 9,500 to 8,000 years ago) Native American site. This period is marked by rapid climate change, as the post-glacial Arctic environment became warmer. Continuing excavations this summer will hopefully reveal more information about this site. Please join for a […]

Our modern landscape has been built atop the remains of past cultures. Nearly 15,000 years before Columbus, prehistoric people hunted and gathered, settled and grew – across what we now call Florida. Though we accept they were here, what do you really know about them? In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, please join the Florida […]

What is the relationship between Sherlock Holmes, Horacio Caine, Temperance “Bones” Brennan and Archaeology? What is the role of Archaeology at crime scenes? Why the CSI effect is so relevant during forensic investigations? To celebrate the International Archaeology Day, AUR organizes a lecture in which it will be illustrated the importance of Archaeology at crime […]