Excavating a Shipwrecked Marble Column Destined for the Temple of Apollo at Claros Dr. Deborah N. Carlson Professor, Sara W. and George O. Yamini Endowed Family Chair in Nautical Archaeology President of Institute of Nautical Archaeology Nautical Program Coordinator Texas A&M Between 2005 and 2011, researchers from the Institute of Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M […]
The American Research Center in Egypt, Northern California chapter, and the UC Berkeley Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures invite you to attend a lecture by Dr. Rita Lucarelli, UC Berkeley: "Teaching Ma'at in Prison" Sunday May 4, 2025, 3 PM Pacific Daylight Time Room 56 Social Sciences Building, UC Berkeley This is an […]
Join the Parthenon and AIA-Nashville Society for a free Book Club meeting on Monday, May 5, at 6 PM. This event is free and open to the public, with RSVP required. All are welcome. RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parthenon-book-club-the-last-painting-of-sara-de-vos-tickets-1118053420879?aff=oddtdtcreator Mention “Book Club” at the Ticket Counter, receive free admission, and proceed to the Treasury on Level 2 […]
This lecture will focus on the many sole-ruling kandakas ('queens') of the ancient kingdom of Meroë (Kush/Nubia), including those who ruled contemporaneously with Cleopatra and with Roman aggressions and occupation along the Nile valley. We will learn about the Nubian warrior queens who led troops in battle (and to victory) against Rome, and deconstruct the […]
Saturday, May 10 3:30 pm EST Penn Museum, Classroom L2 In-person; no registration required Speaker: Dr. Antonio Morales, Associate Professor of Egyptology, University of Alcala Title: The cemeteries of Deir el-Bahari and Asasif in the early Middle Kingdom: Recent work by the University of Alcalá expedition to Luxor Abstract: The reunification achieved during the reign […]
Welcome to an extraordinary springtime journey through the rich ancient history, breathtaking volcanic landscapes, and legendary food and wine culture of southern Italy and Sicily. Travel and hike with archaeologist Cris Corrado and local guides among active and dormant volcanoes, delight in picturesque landscapes and sea views, and explore fascinating archaeological sites. Italy is home […]
in honour of Hector Williams We are glad to inform you that an international e-conference on bone objects in the Hellenistic, Roman and Early Byzantine periods in the eastern Mediterranean, Near East, Black Sea area and Balkans will take place on May 14, 2025 on Zoom.us. Ancient bone objects were found in relatively large quantities […]
The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival is a juried international competition in the cultural heritage film genre, bringing you the world’s best films relating to the human past and our shared cultural heritage. These are great films for the whole family! Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Eske Willerslev, will kick off the event at the Festival […]
Please join the Student Affairs Interest Group for their annual Dissertation Lecture featuring Sophie Cushman, PhD candidate at the University of California, Berkeley, for her talk, "Burial Practices, Chamber Tombs, and Non-Palatial Communities in the Mycenaean Argolid" on Wednesday, May 14th at 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT. The lecture will be held on Zoom - […]
Celebrate Alan LeQuire’s Athena Parthenos statue turning 35! Join Parthenon staff and expert archaeologists as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the unveiling of Alan LeQuire’s reconstruction of the ancient Greek Athena Parthenos statue, which took place in Nashville on May 20th, 1990, upon completion of an eight-year project. LeQuire won a competition to undertake […]
Join Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and host Elizabeth Pierce on this exploration of ancient settlements, remote islands, magnificent landscapes, and idyllic villages from Inverness, Scotland, to the Orkney Islands and along the Norwegian coast above the Arctic Circle. Cruise during the peak of spring, with long days of bright green scenery speckled with blooming […]
