Lecture by Taylor Keen, Instructor at Creighton University and is a member of both the Omaha Nation and the Cherokee Nation. A lecture discussing his insights into Pre-Contact North America that have been presented in his recently published book "Rediscovering Turtle Island."
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in Britain as you venture north from Chester, England, to Edinburgh, Scotland, with a foray along Hadrian’s Wall, which was famously constructed ca. A.D. 122 along the northwest frontier of the Roman Empire. Experience a world at the edge of the Empire and amidst the natural beauty […]
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 Zoom lecture by Dr. Victoria Jensen, UC Berkeley: In the Shadow of the Palace: The non-elite community of Deir el-Ballas as revealed by the settlement remains and tombs Sunday, June […]
Join the Parthenon and AIA-Nashville Society for a free in-person talk on Tuesday, June 24, at 6 PM at the Parthenon. Free registration required. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nashville-parthenon-artist-talk-alan-lequire-tickets-1335515766609?aff=oddtdtcreator Alan LeQuire will discuss the new sculptures created for the exhibition Monumental Figures. These 24 sculptures—displayed throughout the Parthenon, inside and out—celebrate the inspirational people among us in everyday […]
This is the perfect opportunity to explore all that Scotland’s Northern Isles have to offer: prehistoric stone circles, burial chambers, and settlements; quaint villages; huge seabird colonies; and remarkable plant life—all amidst dramatic landscapes. This will be Scotland seen slowly, with time for in-depth exploration at each site. The Orkney and Shetland islands have an […]
Monday – Friday, July 21 – 25, 2025 9AM – 3PM daily South Glastonbury, CT The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, the Office of State Archaeology, and the Friends of the Office of State Archaeology, Inc. are pleased to once again offer their weeklong Archaeology Field School for Adults. Participants will gain hands on […]
26 July 2025, Saturday at 2 PM (Central Standard Time Zone). Lecture by Dr. Peter Warnock, Adjunct faculty member in Anthropology at Muskegon Community College.
Welcome to the Parthenon/AIA-Nashville Society Book Club! In partnership with the Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society, the Parthenon hosts free book club gatherings quarterly. Join us for a friendly discussion on Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters, by Emily Roberson. The informal discussion will be held inside the Parthenon, in the Treasury on Level 2. This […]
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 Beatrice De Faveri, UC Berkeley "Pakhet of Speos Artemidos: An exercise in divine and demonic ontologies" Sunday August 24, 2025, 3 PM Pacific Daylight Time MELC Lounge, Room […]
Political boundaries are sharp, but cultures tend to blend into each other. That 'in-betweenness' is rarely contained by political frontiers. What kind of social and cultural worlds connected Egypt with its southern neighbors? And what was Egypt's relationship with other African cultures of its time, like Nubia (in present day Sudan)? While contemporary scholarship acknowledges […]
The Parthenon Marbles may be the most famous sculptures removed from an ancient Greek building, but they are far from the only ones. Marble sculptures from the Temple of Aphaia on the island of Aegina and the mountaintop Temple of Apollo at Bassae were spirited away and sold at auction in the 19th century; they […]
Cultural theory, humanities, and social studies illuminate identity, representation, and human interaction. By dissecting power dynamics, globalization, and ethical dilemmas, these fields drive critical thinking and foster empathy. This conference focuses on media's role in societal trends, evolving cultural practices, and preserving heritage while embracing technological advancements. It bridges humanities, technology, and environmental studies, addressing […]
