Unearthing A Slave Community
Over the next several years, we will be examining a number of different archaeological sites. What makes Montpelier a wonderful property for surveys and excavations is its relative undisturbed condition. […]
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Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red (Online Exhibit Spotlight) / Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo (Exposición en Línea)
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (Virtual) 26 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, United StatesCochineal, a tiny insect found on certain species of Oaxacan cacti, was harvested for millennia by Indigenous peoples to dye fabrics a vibrant red color. But following the European invasion […]
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The Odyssey: A Retelling
The Parthenon 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, United StatesThe Parthenon and Centennial Park Conservancy are proud to present The Odyssey: A Retelling, by Lisa Bachman Jones in the East Gallery of the Parthenon from June 23 through January […]
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Sicily: Archaeology, Art & Cuisine with optional post-tour extension to Malta
Travel with our engaging AIA lecturer and host, archaeologist Gerry Schaus. Discover and learn about many of the most impressive archaeological monuments found anywhere in the Mediterranean, such as Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta, and Syracuse. Admire spectacular, sunlit landscapes of undulating vineyards and the Mediterranean Sea vistas. See two of the finest examples of Norman architecture: […]
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Auburn Valley State Park Archaeological Excavations
Auburn Valley State Park 3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, DE, United StatesAuburn Valley State Park Archaeological Excavations To prepare for an upcoming project which will switch the buildings at the Auburn Valley Marshall Mansion complex from septic to sewer, we will be excavating ~3 test units in order to determine the level of previous disturbances in the area. While most of the yard surrounding the mansion […]
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Auburn Valley State Park Archaeological Excavations
Auburn Valley State Park 3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, DE, United StatesAuburn Valley State Park Archaeological Excavations To prepare for an upcoming project which will switch the buildings at the Auburn Valley Marshall Mansion complex from septic to sewer, we will be excavating ~3 test units in order to determine the level of previous disturbances in the area. While most of the yard surrounding the mansion […]
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Donald P. Ryan: “In the Footsteps of Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings”
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture 2316 West 1st Avenue, Spokane, WA, United StatesThe archaeological exploration of ancient Egypt's royal New Kingdom cemetery, the Valley of the Kings, offers a rich history of fascinating discoveries made by determined and often eccentric individuals including […]
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“Barbarians” and Bronzes: The Origins of Civilization in Ancient Vietnam
Alumni Hall 302 ("Trustees Room'), Knox College Galesburg, IL, United StatesJoukowsky Lecture
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Auburn Valley State Park Archaeological Excavations
Auburn Valley State Park 3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, DE, United StatesAuburn Valley State Park Archaeological Excavations To prepare for an upcoming project which will switch the buildings at the Auburn Valley Marshall Mansion complex from septic to sewer, we will be excavating ~3 test units in order to determine the level of previous disturbances in the area. While most of the yard surrounding the mansion […]
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Plumbing the Depths: Exploring Violence and Warfare in Humanity’s Past
Knight Auditorium, The Spurlock Museum, University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign 1 W. Green St, Urbana, IL, United StatesJoukowsky Lecture
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Musical Performance and Talk on the Rock Gongs of Sudan
Percussionist Jesse Stewart will give us a live demonstration on his lithograph as well as a talk on early instruments and music. This will be followed by a lecture on […]
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Virtual Symposium: Pandora & Polychromy on the Base of Athena
The Parthenon 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, United StatesJoin us for a free virtual talk on Monday, September 19, at 6 PM Central. This Virtual Symposium is free and open to the public. ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM: The ancient writer Pausanias said that the base of the statue of Athena inside the Parthenon was a scene of Pandora. But what exactly did it look […]