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 of the Americas in the sixteenth century, it became a widely coveted, globally traded commodity that transformed textiles and art, and made Mexico a center […]
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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 8. Jones is a Nashville-based artist interested in entropy and interconnectivity. Working across disciplines, she investigates the everyday through a lens of care. In preparation […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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The World’s Oldest Profession: Examining Prostitution in Pompeii’s Brothel
Collins Cinema at Wellesley College 106 Central St, Wellesley Hills, MA -
New Approaches to the Archaeology of Disease: Climate, Imperialism and Malaria in the Indian Ocean
Webinar Webinar, London, UK, London, Sonoma County, United KingdomVirtual lecture which is part of the AIA Archaeology Hour series.
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New Approaches to the Archaeology of Disease — Climate, Imperialism, & Malaria in the Indian Ocean
Whitman College, Olin Hall 129 920 E Isaacs, Walla Walla, WA, United StatesLecturer: Krish Seetah (Stanford University) Come join us for a watch party of Professor Seetah's live-streamed lecture. There will be a drawing for a surprise gift and discussion of the […]
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Ancient Wonders of the Turkish Coast
I invite you to join Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and host C. Brian Rose to visit extraordinary ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman sites. Brian Rose is a supremely engaging lecturer who has been excavating in Turkey for decades and is former co-director of the excavations of Troy. Your journey begins with one hotel […]
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Prehistoric Cave Art of Spain & France
Investigate southwestern Europe’s most extraordinary prehistoric caves, including Lascaux IV, a new, exact reproduction of one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites ever discovered; Altamira II, a precise replica of the original that is often called the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art;” Atapuerca, the most significant early human site in western Europe; Las Monedas Cave […]
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The People of Angkor
Eliot Hall Chapel, Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, ORMatson Lecture