Unearthing History: Hunting Techniques of the Paleo-Indian - Avon Historical Society - NHAS Dr. Richard Boisvert, NH State Archaeologist, Retired Hunting was a centerpiece of Paleoindian life. In the Northeast, researchers agree that caribou was the top priority game animal. These animals were essential for not only food but also clothing and shelter. As simple […]
Archaeology of Portugal Lectures
Renner Lecture
Matson Lecture
Research on ancient environments, combining natural archives, scientific analyses, archaeological evidence, as well as texts and documents to reconstruct the interactions between humans, environment, climates, and to understand histories. We will look at 10 objects recovered from societies of the ancient Mediterranean that reveal and illustrate their histories. This lecture will be zoomed. James Foy […]
Kershaw Lecture
Join Caitlin Clerkin for a closer look at ancient objects in the exhibition A World Within Reach: Greek and Roman Art from the Loeb Collection, as well as insights into the exhibition process. On view through May 7, 2023, A World Within Reach examines issues of power, desire, and wonder in antiquity and today by […]
We’re now accepting abstracts for an opportunity to present at our Lightning Round Research Presentations which will take place as a hybrid event in Iowa City and virtually via Zoom. This lightning round is open to undergraduate and graduate students from Iowa colleges and universities. We welcome abstracts from anthropology, archaeology, art history, classics, history, […]
Dunwalke Lecture
Eisenpreis Lecture
Stone Lecture
White Mountain National Forest Archaeology: An Evening With Heritage Staff - NHAS Sarah Jordan, Heritage Program Manager and Forest Archaeologist, Claire Sleeman, Assistant Forest Archaeologist, Genevieve Everett, Archaeological Technician, White Mountain National Forest The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) comprises 800,000 acres of federally managed land in three New Hampshire counties, Grafton, Carroll, and Coos, […]
