CANCELED – The Minoan House of the Frescoes at Knossos: the life and afterlife of an excavation
Princeton University, 106 McCormick Hall Princeton, NJ, United StatesThompson Lecture Please note, this lecture has been CANCELED.
Thompson Lecture Please note, this lecture has been CANCELED.
Please Note: This lecture has been POSTPONED until next year. The Lynda Nilsen Memorial Lecture, given by Dr. Celia J. Bergoffen Four adjoining, massive stone and brick lager vaults were discovered fourteen feet below grade in the heart of Williamsburg’s former lager brewing district. Unlike other beers, lager yeast ferments at the bottom of the […]
The Western Illinois Society is turning its lecture by Nandini Pandey of the University of Wisconsin Madison on "Diversity and Domination at the Roman Dinner Table" into an online lecture. It will still go forward virtually at the same time and date it was originally scheduled: Monday April 27th from 4:30-5:30 (Central Time). The event will happen over […]
Please note–this lecture has been replaced by a live WEBINAR by Dr. Kevin Dicus (University of Oregon), the link for registration is as follows: GoToWebinar Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4492610414650559500 Abstract: This talk examines the modern life histories of Pompeii’s body casts. I begin by tracing the development of the casting technique that created the most tangible and […]
Dr. Dominique Rissolo, Professor of Archaeology, UC San Diego will speak on a topic TBD. Visit www.aia-oc.org for updated information.
Dr. Franco Rossi (Boston University) will discuss his ongoing archaeological research projects focused on the ancient Maya. PLEASE NOTE: This lecture has been CANCELED.
While often overlooked as “trash,” the materials that accumulate in archaeological sites can signify intentional decisions demarcating relationships within a community and ties to architectural settings. In particular, the ways in which architectural spaces were prepared, altered, and decommissioned or closed through the placement of materials (objects and sediment) can reveal important cultural traditions and […]
Struggle and confrontation make up much of human history, and some of our greatest stories revolve around warfare. Indeed, Greek mythology culminates in the Trojan War, one of the foundational tales of Western literature, with themes that continue to reverberate today. But was Troy a real place? Did the battles depicted by Homer really happen? […]
Register (required) for the lecture at: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=RFRR&curID=438396 You will be asked for your name and email address. After you register you will receive a confirmation. You also will receive a reminder the day before the talk and when the talk begins. ISAW is pleased to present A Wonder to Behold, an exhibition exploring ancient ideas […]
A panel discussion, facilitated by Maria Franklin & Justin Dunnavant. With Alexandra Jones, Alicia Odewale & Tsione Wolde-Michael. Chaired by Ayana Flewellen Where does archaeology sit in relation to Black Lives Matter and how might we find ways to engage with the insights and challenges of this moment in our archaeological practice? How do we […]