Please join us for our first event of the Fall 2026 cycle. Dr. John D. Wineland will be presenting his research in northern England and Scotland. Dr. Wineland is a Professor of History and Archaeology at the University of the Cumberlands, and the Society's Program Coordinator.
Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lectureship
Ancient curse tablets, with texts usually scraped into thin, soft lead sheets, then rolled up and hidden in tombs, wells, or walls, represent some of the most fascinating sources of ancient beliefs in magic and dark powers. Curses could target rivals in business or love, circus charioteers racing against one's own favorite faction, or even […]
From palace facades to carved royal inscriptions, discover how the Achaemenids maintained, mended, and renewed their monumental architecture. This virtual symposium brings together scholars to explore ancient repair practices of care, materials, techniques, and what they reveal about craftsmanship in the ancient world. Pre-Registration Required via arthistory@fitnyc.edu
RE-SCHEDULED Saturday, Sept. 26 3:30 pm EST In-person only at the Penn Museum, Classroom L2 No registration required Speaker: Prof. Marie-Lys Arnette, Assistant Professor and Alexander Badawy Chair in Egyptian Art & Archaeology, Dept. of Near Eastern Studies, Johns Hopkins University Title: Studying & Publishing Theban Tomb n°7: (A) Tomb of the Scribe Ramose at […]
Martha Sharp Joukowsky Lectureships Reception before event, lecture starts at 5:30 PM
Martha Sharp Joukowsky Lectureships
Construction of the Henry Street Bridge brought renewed attention to portions of Indianapolis’ historic Old and New Burying Grounds, later known collectively as Greenlawn Cemetery. Archaeologists documented more than 1,700 burial shafts within the project area, revealing a complex landscape shaped by nineteenth-century burial, earlier relocation efforts, and more than a century of urban development. […]
Lecture by Nicholas Bartos, Research Scholar, Institute for Study of the Ancient World, New York University 6:30 pm Reception; 7:00 pm Lecture Download event flyer HYBRID event In person: George Washington University, Funger Hall 103, 2021 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20052 Zoom Registration: https://gwu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e5hNdyb3R7a7rqHC6cFWmg
Please join us for an in-person screening and informal discussion of the Archaeology Hour talk by Eric Cline (George Washington University). Two movies, twenty-two years apart: Wolfgang Peterson’s Troy with Brad Pitt in 2004, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey with Matt Damon in 2026. Discussions swirling around both have centered on faithfulness to Homer's original […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Boston for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This isn't your typical archaeology lecture. With more than a billion views, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in debunking archaeological […]
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to New York City for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This isn't your typical archaeology lecture. With more than a billion views, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in […]
