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SUMMARY:Environmental Histories Of The Ancient Mediterranean In Ten Objects
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/environmental-histories-of-the-ancient-mediterranean-in-ten-objects-5/
LOCATION:Auditorium at the St. Louis Public Library\, 1301 Olive Street\, St. Louis\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Fuller":MAILTO:MFuller@stlcc.edu
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SUMMARY:Athena's 35th Birthday: 35 Years of Athena Parthenos at the Nashville Parthenon!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Alan LeQuire’s Athena Parthenos statue turning 35! \nJoin 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 this unprecedented archaeological experiment\, which involved research\, modeling and consultation with archaeologists. He combined traditional sculptural techniques with considerable ingenuity and resourcefulness\, working on a monumental scale. Programming is open to visitors of all ages. Celebrations include: \n12 PM Museum Talk: Athena — Learn all about Athena in a brief 10-15 minute talk about the statue. \n1 – 4 PM Sketching the Marbles: Athena Edition— Drop by to try your hand at drawing the Athena statue— beginners welcome! Materials provided by Jerry’s Artarama. Space is limited: first come\, first served. \n1 – 4 PM Ask an Expert — Join Parthenon experts at our investigation station—we’ll your answer your questions about the Athena statue! \n2 PM Museum Talk: Athena — Learn all about Athena in a brief 10-15 minute talk about the statue. \n3 PM Museum Tour — Explore history and art alongside a museum expert and hear about Athena during a 30-minute guided tour. \n4 PM Museum Talk: Athena — Learn all about Athena in a brief 10-15 minute talk about the statue. \nOpen to the public. RSVP in advance on Eventbrite and show email confirmation at the ticket counter for free admission. Without RSVP\, included with museum admission. \nFree for Centennial Park Conservancy members. \nCAN’T GET ENOUGH OF ATHENA?\nVisit the Parthenon June 13 to be the first to explore two new exhibitions: Goddess in Progress and Monumental Figures! \nSPONSORS:\nCentennial Park Conservancy\nMetro Nashville Parks & Recreation
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/athenas-35th-birthday-35-years-of-athena-parthenos-at-the-nashville-parthenon/
LOCATION:The Parthenon\, 2500 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Petrole":MAILTO:katherine.petrole@nashville.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
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SUMMARY:Highlands\, Islands & Fjords: Scotland\, Orkney Islands & Norway
DESCRIPTION: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 flowers and rushing waterfalls from snow melting in the mountains. Dr. Pierce will be part of a team of onboard experts who together will offer a series of lectures and informal discussions. \nThis varied and balanced itinerary combines the wonders of the natural world with the historical and cultural highlights of the area. Our cruise is bookended with time in some of the region’s most remote and inaccessible island groups—Scotland’s Orkney Islands and Norway’s Lofoten Islands—and offers rich opportunities for bird and whale watching. \nIn Scotland\, visit Clava Cairns\, a group of three Bronze Age burial mounds and\, in the UNESCO Site “Heart of Neolithic Orkney\,” marvel at the Neolithic standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5\,000-year-old village of Skara Brae. In Norway\, visit the 12th-century Hopperstad Stave Church\, the oldest stave church in the country; and the distinctive pagan Moahaugane Burial Mounds\, which were constructed between A.D. 200-400. \nEnjoy several days inside Norway’s iconic fjords\, including the awe-inspiring Sognefjord\, Norway’s longest\, as well as the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. Step ashore at peaceful\, picturesque fjord-side towns and fishing villages off the beaten track—splendid Art Nouveau Ålesund\, set on myriad islands stretching out into the ocean; BrØnnØysund\, from which one can access Torghatten\, a legendary mountain with evidence of five different Neolithic settlements that were inhabited for millennia; and tiny villages of Å\, Reine\, or Nusfjord in the Lofotens. A pre-cruise extension in the Scottish Highlands and a post-cruise extension in Oslo are also available. \nDelight in cruising for eight nights aboard the elegantly appointed and newly renovated Exploris One\, designed to navigate demanding waters safely while offering the highest level of service and comfort. Each of its 72 suites and spacious staterooms offers breathtaking ocean views\, some with private balconies. The program is co-sponsored by other organizations\, so I encourage you to contact us today at (800) 748-6262 or aia@studytours.org to reserve your preferred suite or stateroom.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/highlands-islands-fjords-scotland-orkney-islands-norway/
LOCATION:MA
ORGANIZER;CN="Brittany Walters":MAILTO:aia@studytours.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
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SUMMARY:Goddess in Progress
DESCRIPTION:New museum exhibition at the Nashville Parthenon\, June 13\, 2025-April 19\, 2026 \nGet the story behind the creation and construction of Nashville’s Athena Parthenos with this historic exhibit. Alan LeQuire won the commission in 1982 by proposing a historically-accurate replica of the ancient statue. The young artist began an odyssey of research which included a visit to the ancient Parthenon in Greece\, and consultation with leading scholars. During the eight years of construction\, LeQuire triumphed over engineering complications\, political challenges\, and a fire that demolished his studio. Travel with LeQuire on his journey to creating and scaling a figure that became the largest indoor sculpture in the Western world. \nMuseum hours\, check NashvilleParthenon.com for updated hours.\nMonday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM\nFriday-Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\nSunday 12:30 – 4:30 PM
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/goddess-in-progress/
LOCATION:The Parthenon\, 2500 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Petrole":MAILTO:katherine.petrole@nashville.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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SUMMARY:Alan LeQuire — Monumental Figures
DESCRIPTION:New museum exhibition at the Nashville Parthenon\, June 13-September 21\, 2025 \nThirty-five years ago\, Alan LeQuire became Nashville’s most prominent sculptor with the unveiling of Athena Parthenos. Now\, he is returning to the Parthenon with a new body of work that celebrates contemporary people. Working on a monumental scale usually reserved for mythological figures and royalty\, LeQuire aims to elevate regular people that have inspired him. Several Nashville natives are featured prominently in his selection of activists\, musicians\, and athletes\, highlighting the everyday heroes among us. \nMuseum hours\, check NashvilleParthenon.com for updated hours.\nMonday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM\nFriday-Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\nSunday 12:30 – 4:30 PM
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/alan-lequire-monumental-figures/
LOCATION:The Parthenon\, 2500 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Petrole":MAILTO:katherine.petrole@nashville.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T150000
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SUMMARY:Rediscovering Turtle Island - A first People's Account of the Sacred Geography of America.
DESCRIPTION: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.”
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/rediscovering-turtle-island-a-first-peoples-account-of-the-sacred-geography-of-america/
LOCATION:Auditorium at the St. Louis Public Library\, 1301 Olive Street\, St. Louis\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250703
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SUMMARY:Roman Britain: Romans at the Edge of Empire
DESCRIPTION: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 of old medieval towns\, verdant countryside\, and the scenic Lake District\, discovering for yourself the remains of formerly vibrant Roman forts and towns\, museum collections of fascinating Roman artifacts\, and Rome’s influence on the Britain of today. \nHighlights:\n•Visit two sites that comprise the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Frontiers of the Roman Empire”: Vindolanda\, not only one of Europe’s most important Roman sites but also where your AIA lecturer/host has been doing fieldwork since 2002; and Arbeia Roman Fort\, which was a key supply base to Hadrian’s Wall.\n•Take a walking tour of the 1st-century A.D. Roman fortress-town of Chester\, home to the most complete ancient city walls in Britain as well as Britain’s largest Roman amphitheater.\n•Explore the bustling lanes of York\, which was established as a Roman garrison town in A.D. 71 and went on to be a Viking stronghold and prosperous medieval city.\n•Drive though the breathtaking English Lake District\, a UNESCO World Heritage Site\, including a cruise excursion on Lake Windermere\, England’s largest lake; and a stop at Castlerigg Stone Circle\, which is one of the earliest Neolithic stone circles in Britain.\n•Walk the streets of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh\, including the historic Royal Mile and Calton Hill\, which was considered Edinburgh’s version of Athens’ Acropolis in the 19th century\, and are altogether a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\n•Marvel at museum collections showcasing spectacular Roman finds and more\, including the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens; Great North Museum: Hancock\, whose collections include carved and inscribed stones from Hadrian’s Wall\, among many other treasures; Vindolanda’s nearby Roman Army Museum; and Edinburgh’s National Museum of Scotland.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/roman-britain-romans-at-the-edge-of-empire/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Delaney":MAILTO:aia@studytours.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T150000
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SUMMARY:In the Shadow of the Palace: The non-elite community of Deir el-Ballas as revealed by the settlement remains and tombs
DESCRIPTION: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:\nIn the Shadow of the Palace: The non-elite community of Deir el-Ballas as revealed by the settlement remains and tombs \nSunday\, June 22\, 2025\, 3 PM PDT\nThis virtual lecture will be recorded for later posting on the chapter’s YouTube channel. \nRegister in advance for this lecture:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/Mr2bNJKXQu2YtfoJt4pTLw\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThere are a few things you should know before you join the lecture:\n* Advance registration is required. When you click on the link to “Register in advance for this lecture” you will receive instructions by email on how and when to join\, along with a link on which you will click to join the meeting. Save the email\, as you will need the link it contains to join the meeting. Please register now. Please do not share the join link with anyone\, it is unique to your email address. Try to join at least 10 minutes before the meeting. When you do join the meeting\, be prepared to be put in the waiting room until the lecture starts at 3 pm. This is a security measure.\n* If you haven’t already installed Zoom\, I recommend that you download and install the Zoom program (app) well before you try to join the meeting. There IS an option to use your web browser to join the meeting instead of the Zoom program\, but the browser interface is limited and depends greatly on what browser and what operating system you’re using.\n* For tutorials on how to use Zoom\, go to https://learn-zoom.us/show-me. In particular\, “Joining a Zoom Meeting” should show you what you need to do to join our lecture.\n* All meeting attendees can communicate with everyone\, or with individual participants\, using the chat window\, which can be opened by clicking on the chat button and which you can probably find at the bottom middle of your Zoom viewing screen. Participants will be encouraged to hold their questions for the speaker until after the lecture\, and will also be encouraged to address their questions for the speaker to everyone\, not just to the speaker\, so that all can see them. “Everyone” is the default chat option.\nIf you have any questions\, please email arcencZoom@gmail.com. \nAbout the Lecture:\nThe site of Deir el-Ballas played a major role in the birth of the New Kingdom as a royal campaign headquarters of the Theban kings during their ultimately successful wars to expel the Hyksos. For several generations afterwards (c. 1550-1450 BC)\, a non-elite population lived in the shadow of the abandoned palace in this provincial town. Deir el-Ballas was excavated on behalf of the University of California in 1900-1901 by George Reisner under the sponsorship of Phoebe Apperson Hearst\, but was never published. Drawing on archival research and examination of hundreds of artifacts from the site that are held in the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology at UC Berkeley\, Jensen has reconstructed the excavations of the Hearst Expedition at the site\, particularly the cemeteries. Her research examines the community’s funerary practices and considers the cultural memory the residents held of their town’s illustrious past. \nAbout the Speaker:\nVictoria Jensen is a Senior Research Scholar in the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of California\, Berkeley. She is a past President of the Northern California Chapter of ARCE. Victoria earned her B.A. in Political Science and M.A. in International Relations at the University of Chicago and had a career in grant administration before returning to graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in Egyptology at the University of California Berkeley\, which she received in 2019. Her dissertation research has just been published as a two-volume monograph in the Harvard Egyptological Studies series\, entitled “The Phoebe A. Hearst Expedition to Deir el-Ballas: The non-elite cemeteries of the 17th–19th Dynasties.” \nAbout ARCE-NC:\nFor more information\, please visit https://facebook.com/NorthernCaliforniaARCE\, https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernCaliforniaArce\, https://arce-nc.org/\, or http://khentiamentiu.org. To join the chapter or renew your membership\, go to https://arce.org/membership/ and select “Berkeley\, CA” as your chapter when you sign up.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/in-the-shadow-of-the-palace-the-non-elite-community-of-deir-el-ballas-as-revealed-by-the-settlement-remains-and-tombs/
LOCATION:https://www.archaeological.org/event/in-the-shadow-of-the-palace-the-non-elite-community-of-deir-el-ballas-as-revealed-by-the-settlement-remains-and-tombs/
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Meyer":MAILTO:arcencZoom@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk:  Alan LeQuire
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nashville-parthenon-artist-talk-alan-lequire-tickets-1335515766609?aff=oddtdtcreator \nAlan 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 life. The figures include activists\, musicians\, athletes\, doctors and friends—elevated to the status of heroes by the large scale of the works. \nLeQuire completed the Athena Parthenos statue inside the Parthenon 35 years ago\, in 1990\, as a project in experimental archaeology. In the 1980s\, at the start of his career\, he undertook a process of research\, modeling\, planning and construction that lasted 8 years\, with further gilding and painting in 2002. Since then\, Alan has created many commemorative works and portraits. He has continued to develop his artistry\, using traditional sculptural techniques of modeling\, enlargement\, and casting\, viewing sculpting as a physical discipline. He has now mentored and trained many other younger artists. \nHear directly from Alan some reflections on his inspirations and process\, and look with him across 35 years at his career as an artist. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER:\nAlan LeQuire is a Nashville sculptor best known for his monumental figures. LeQuire began sculpting at age 11 and studied with Nashville sculptor Puryear Mims\, even before receiving his BFA from Vanderbilt University. He spent one year in Italy apprenticing with the American sculptor Milton Hebald\, and completed an MFA at University of North Carolina\, Greensboro\, continuing to study figurative sculpture with Peter Agostini. LeQuire cites the self-taught Nashville sculptor William Edmondson as among his early inspirations. \nSoon after completing his MFA in 1981\, Alan won the commission to reconstruct the Athena Parthenos statue inside Nashville’s full-scale replica of the Parthenon. He was charged with re-creating a celebrated ancient sculpture known only from partial descriptions and later\, small-scale versions. This project was completed in 1990\, after 8 years of intensive research\, consultation with leading archeologists\, modeling\, and casting–a lasting achievement in experimental archaeology. LeQuire has undertaken many additional commissions\, including individual portraits and larger work in public spaces. Among many other works\, he is known for the colossal Musica composition on Nashville’s music row\, the bronze doors of Nashville’s Main Library downtown\, and the monument to the suffragettes in Centennial Park. \nWANT TO LEARN MORE? CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES:\nBecome a member of Centennial Park Conservancy to support Parthenon educational programming.\nJoin the Archaeological Institute of America\, the world’s largest and oldest archaeological organization today\, and be connected with thousands of other members who share your passion for archaeology! \nSYMPOSIUM SPONSORS:\nArchaeological Institute of America- Nashville Society\nCentennial Park Conservancy\nMetro Nashville Parks and Recreation \nNEXT SYMPOSIUM:\nStay tuned for updates about Fall Symposia in 2025!
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/artist-talk-alan-lequire/
LOCATION:The Parthenon\, 2500 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630
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SUMMARY:Hiking Scotland's Orkney & Shetland Islands
DESCRIPTION: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 amazing wealth of archaeological sites dating back 5\,000 years. Together the islands have more than 18\,000 known sites\, with new discoveries being made every year. This archaeological saga is worth the telling\, and nowhere else can the evidence be seen in more glorious a setting.\nHighlights: \n1. A private virtual tour of the Ness of Brodgar excavations and access to some of the finds. This ceremonial site in the “Heart of Neolithic Orkney” was in use for around 1\,000 years and a 20-year excavation project was completed in 2024. The site is within the\nUNESCO World Heritage Site on Orkney\, which also includes the chambered tomb of Maeshowe\, estimated to have been constructed around 2700 B.C.; the Stones of Stenness; the 4\,000-year-old Ring of Brodgar\, one of Europe’s finest Neolithic monuments;\nSkara Brae settlement; and associated funerary monuments and stone settings. These are unquestionably among the most important Neolithic sites in western Europe.\n2. “The Crucible of Iron Age Shetland”—including Mousa Broch\, the best-preserved known broch in the world\, Old Scatness\, and Jarlshof—where the lack of intensive modern farming means that the preservation of these sites and their landscapes is exceptional.\n3. The Isles are a birdwatcher’s paradise\, and one of the major seabird breeding and feeding areas in the North Atlantic. More than a million birds breed in very large colonies.\n4. All meals are included\, and you will enjoy comfortable accommodations: four nights at the elegant Lynnfield Hotel\, a comfortable overnight ferry from Orkney to Shetland and from Shetland to Aberdeen\, and three nights at the remote and charming Busta\nHouse Hotel.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/hiking-scotlands-orkney-shetland-islands-4/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brittany Walters":MAILTO:aia@studytours.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250618T181511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T191514Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Field School for Adults with the Office of State Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Monday – Friday\, July 21 – 25\, 2025\n9AM – 3PM daily\nSouth Glastonbury\, CT \nThe 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 experience contributing to an authentic and significant archaeological investigation\, working with primary sources at an 17th-century colonial site in South Glastonbury\, Connecticut. The field school will cover the basics of field methods\, paperwork\, mapping\, data management\, and artifact identification. \nIf you require an accommodation to participate in this event\, please contact the CSMNH at 860-486-4460 or CSMNHinfo@uconn.edu by Friday July 11\, 2025. \nThis field school is open to adults 18 and older. \nContact the office for information about discounts for educators and veterans.\nVisit https://csmnh.uconn.edu/programs/ for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/archaeology-field-school-for-adults-with-the-office-of-state-archaeology/
LOCATION:Hollister Archaeology Site\, South Glastonbury\, 06073\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Barbeau":MAILTO:csmnhinfo@uconn.edu
GEO:41.6670603;-72.595888
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250618T181227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T181227Z
UID:10008039-1753538400-1753542000@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Just How Extra is that Virgin (Olive Oil).” A lecture plus tasting of 8 different olive oils
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/just-how-extra-is-that-virgin-olive-oil-a-lecture-plus-tasting-of-8-different-olive-oils/
LOCATION:Carnegie Room at the St. Louis Public Library\, Olive Street\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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GEO:38.6274488;-90.1879026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carnegie Room at the St. Louis Public Library Olive Street St. Louis MO 63101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Olive Street:geo:-90.1879026,38.6274488
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250429T165914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T165914Z
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SUMMARY:AIA-Nashville Society Book Club: Lifestyles of Gods and Monsters by Emily Roberson
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis free book club is open to all— all are welcome! \nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parthenon-book-club-lifestyles-of-gods-and-monsters-tickets-1261456503359?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-nashville-society-book-club-lifestyles-of-gods-and-monsters-by-emily-roberson/
LOCATION:The Parthenon\, 2500 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Petrole":MAILTO:katherine.petrole@nashville.gov
GEO:36.1490255;-86.8119906
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Parthenon 2500 West End Ave Nashville TN 37203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2500 West End Ave:geo:-86.8119906,36.1490255
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250806T161346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T161346Z
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SUMMARY:Pakhet of Speos Artemidos: An exercise in divine and demonic ontologies
DESCRIPTION: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 \n“Pakhet of Speos Artemidos:\nAn exercise in divine and demonic ontologies” \nSunday August 24\, 2025\, 3 PM Pacific Daylight Time\nMELC Lounge\, Room 254 Social Sciences Building\, UC Berkeley \nThis is an in-person lecture and is not virtual. No registration is required. The lecture will be recorded for publication on the chapter’s YouTube channel. \nAbout the Lecture: \nThe lioness goddess Pakhet\, worshiped inside the Middle Egyptian rock-cut sanctuary known as the Speos Artemidos\, is renowned within the ancient Egyptian pantheon for her fearsome qualities. Usually depicted as a lion-headed woman\, her theonym can be translated as “The Slasher”\, a vivid image alluding to her aggressive nature. Despite her various theological associations with more benevolent deities the likes of Hathor and Isis\, most of Pakhet’s titles and epithets consistently emphasize the inherent violence of her figure\, along with her animal features. While this is rather common for the divine lionesses taking on the role of guardians of the sun god\, Pakhet’s attributes allow for an argument about her standing at the intersection between the category of the divine (nTry) and the elusive notion of the demonic. The identification of demonic ontologies within the ancient Egyptian religious thought remains a famously daunting task\, mostly due to systemic discrepancies between emic and etic definitions of what can be described as a “demon”. Nevertheless\, the analysis of textual sources of the Middle and New Kingdom related to the goddess offer some valuable insights for reconstructing Pakhet’s individual position with respect to the taxonomy of the divine and the demonic. This paper attempts to discuss some previously overlooked aspects of her conceptualization\, examined through the lens of the relation between Pakhet and the sphere of ancient Egyptian magic. \nAbout the Speaker: \nBeatrice De Faveri\, CPhil\, a fourth-year PhD student in Egyptology\, received her BA in Classical Archaeology from the University of Padua\, Italy. She then graduated from the University of Bologna\, Italy with an MA in Civilizations and Cultures of the Ancient World focusing on Egyptology. Since 2019\, she has been the second leading archaeologist of the IFAO (Cairo) – Museo Egizio (Turin) excavation in the Upper Egyptian site of Coptos (Quft).\nAs for her current research interests\, she specializes in ancient Egyptian magical texts\, and harbors a special interest in collections of spells for which a ritual purpose can be identified. Her research extends to the relation between magical and ritual texts and the material culture they generate. As an adjacent interest\, she has engaged in the investigation of the category of the ‘demonic’ in ancient Egyptian religious texts and practices. \n——————— \nParking is available in UC lots all day on weekends\, for a fee. Ticket dispensing machines accept debit or credit cards. Parking is available in lots around the Social Sciences Building\, and in lots along Bancroft. A map of the campus is available online at http://www.berkeley.edu/map/ . \nAbout Northern California ARCE: \nFor more information\, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernCaliforniaARCE\, https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCaliforniaARCE\, https://arce-nc.org\, https://bsky.app/profile/khentiamentiu.bsky.social\, and https://khentiamentiu.org. To join the chapter or renew your membership\, please go to https://arce.org/membership/ and select “Berkeley\, CA” as your chapter when you sign up.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/pakhet-of-speos-artemidos-an-exercise-in-divine-and-demonic-ontologies/
LOCATION:ARCE Egyptology Lectures Room 254 Social Sciences Building\, UC Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Meyer":MAILTO:arcencZoom@gmail.com
GEO:37.8712141;-122.255463
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ARCE Egyptology Lectures Room 254 Social Sciences Building UC Berkeley Berkeley California 94720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=UC Berkeley:geo:-122.255463,37.8712141
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250917T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T152354Z
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SUMMARY:The World Between: Egypt and Nubia in Africa - Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION: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 indigenous origin of Egyptian culture\, its story is still rarely told from an African perspective. How did the earliest Egyptian and Nubian cultures relate to each other? In ancient Egypt\, Nubians were portrayed as wretched enemies\, bound captives\, or soldiers. To what extent were their lives defined by Egyptian ideas and colonization? What societal roles did they have and how did their cultural practices impact Egyptian ones? In later times\, the Kushite and Meroitic rulers of Nubia revitalized pharaonic culture. Their adoption of Egyptian symbols and beliefs is frequently examined through the lens of ‘Egyptianization.’ What was the nature of this borrowing\, and how were Egyptian customs blended with indigenous and other traditions? This exhibition aims to showcase the deep cultural embeddedness of ancient Egypt in Africa\, beyond merely acknowledging its geographical position on the African continent. What did Egypt owe to other African cultures in Nubia and\, inversely\, what did it bequeath to them? The exhibition demonstrates the complex interaction of different cultures in Egypt and Nubia\, from prehistory (ca. 3800 BCE) through the Post-Meroitic era (641 CE).
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-world-between-egypt-and-nubia-in-africa/
LOCATION:The Fralin Museum\, University of Virginia\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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GEO:38.0301826;-78.4769353
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250813T154038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T124105Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Zoë Kontes (Kenyon College)\, Looting Antiquity: Greece’s Lost Marbles
DESCRIPTION: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 have remained abroad ever since. This talk will discuss the adventures the sculptures have had in their modern history\, consider the important question of where they belong\, and review the current state of looting in Greece. \nPlease note: this is an in-person event only and it will not be streamed or recorded.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/looting-antiquity-greeces-lost-marbles/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dorian Borbonus":MAILTO:aiadaytonsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250102T153009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T153009Z
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SUMMARY:IEREK
DESCRIPTION: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 global challenges and inequalities to inspire interdisciplinary innovation and dialogue.\nThis conference will take place from September 9 to September 15\, 2025\, at the American University in the Emirates\, Dubai. For inquiries\, please contact us via email at cicrw@ierek-scholar.org.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/ierek/
LOCATION:The American University in Emirates\, Dubai\, UAE\, Academic City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates\, Dubai\, --Choose One--\, 503000\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Conference,International Archaeology Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cultural Studies%2C Humanities%2C and Social Studies Conference":MAILTO:cicrw@ierek-scholar.org
GEO:25.113106;55.4084034
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The American University in Emirates Dubai UAE Academic City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Dubai --Choose One-- 503000 United Arab Emirates;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Academic City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates:geo:55.4084034,25.113106
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250721T140348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T140348Z
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SUMMARY:Parthenon Symposium: Archaeological Discoveries in Nashville
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person symposium on September 9 at 6 PM. This symposium is free and open to the public\, and will take place in the Naos on Level 2. RSVP required for FREE museum admission for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parthenon-symposium-archaeological-discoveries-in-nashville-tickets-1447545891729?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin Metro Nashville Historical Commission archaeologist Dr. Adam Fracchia for a free overview of recent archaeological discoveries in Nashville\, from indigenous sites to 19th century finds. We celebrate Tennessee’s rich archaeological record and “Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Month” with an introduction to Nashville’s archaeology. Dr. Fracchia will provide an overview of recent archaeological research in the city of Nashville\, highlighting some finds from indigenous sites through the late 19th century. He will help us understand recent archaeological research\, new approaches and technologies\, and what the study of objects and artifacts reveals about Nashville’s history. \nAbout the speaker: Adam Fracchia is an archaeologist and historic preservationist with the Metro Historical Commission. In this role since 2022\, he has collaborated with public and private organizations across Nashville to support archaeological research\, preservation of material culture\, and develop related public and educational programming. He previously led a community archaeology program in Baltimore and he has taught at MTSU and the University of Delaware. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Maryland\, and an M.A. in historical archaeology from Illinois State University. \nAdditional Symposium sponsors: Centennial Park Conservancy \nNext symposium:\nOctober 19 – 10 AM Central – Virtual Symposium: Disability in the Ancient Greek World with Dr. Debby Sneed
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/parthenon-symposium-archaeological-discoveries-in-nashville/
LOCATION:Nashville Parthenon\, 2500 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Petrole":MAILTO:katherine.petrole@nashville.gov
GEO:36.1494148;-86.812823
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250829T151333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T151333Z
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SUMMARY:Echoes of the Ancestors: Uncovering Medieval Burials in Kenya’s Central Highlands
DESCRIPTION:What can ancient graves tell us about the lives\, beliefs\, and bodies of people who lived centuries ago? In the Central Highlands of Kenya\, archaeologists have uncovered a rare and intriguing find: three double burials dating back to the Medieval period. This talk explores the unfolding story behind these burials and what they reveal about a little-known chapter of East African history. Through the lens of bioarchaeology\, this talk examines how the physical remains—bones\, teeth\, and burial arrangements—offer clues about the biology and cultural practices of these early communities. For example\, the proportions of the skeletons suggest how these individuals adapted to their environment\, while the deliberate removal of front teeth points to a striking form of cultural expression. The presence of paired burials raises compelling questions about social relationships\, ritual\, and identity before the arrival of modern Bantu-speaking groups. Join us as we piece together the lives of these long-gone individuals and reflect on how burial practices can illuminate the values and worldviews of past societies.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/echoes-of-the-ancestors-uncovering-medieval-burials-in-kenyas-central-highlands/
LOCATION:Cleveland Museum of Art\, 11150 East Blvd\, Cleveland\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cleveland Archaeological Society":MAILTO:clevelandarchaeological@gmail.com
GEO:41.509041;-81.6120703
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd Cleveland 44106 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11150 East Blvd:geo:-81.6120703,41.509041
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250829T152622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152622Z
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SUMMARY:Alice Mandell - Canaanite Cuneiform Culture in the Amarna Age
DESCRIPTION:Alice Mandell lecture\nWilliam Foxwell Albright Chair in Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies\, Department of Near Eastern Studies – Johns Hopkins University\nCanaanite Cuneiform Culture in the Amarna Age\nDuring the Amarna Age (the mid-14th century BCE)\, kings in the ancient Middle East corresponded with the Egyptian pharaoh. The largest group of cuneiform letters recovered from Tell el-‘Amarna\, Egypt are communications from Canaanite elites. While much of past scholarship has focused on the elites sending these letters\, the letters also offer insight into the scribal communities that wrote them. Key developments in the study of the Canaanite Amarna letters enable scholars to track the movement of scribes\, and their connections with local elites and Egyptian officials. The letters also offer insight into Canaanite scribal education and their innovative uses of cuneiform to communicate to the scribes working for Egypt.\nJohns Hopkins Homewood campus\, \, Clark Hall Room 110
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/alice-mandell-canaanite-cuneiform-culture-in-the-amarna-age/
LOCATION:Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Baer":MAILTO:bobbaer1616@hotmail.com
GEO:39.3308751;-76.6205358
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250902T141419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T141419Z
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SUMMARY:Alice Mandell - Canaanite Cuneiform Culture in the Amarna Age
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Sep. 16th\, 5:30 – 6:30\, JHU Homewood campus\, Clark Hall Room 110\nAlice Mandell lecture\nWilliam Foxwell Albright Chair in Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies\, Department of Near Eastern Studies – Johns Hopkins University\nCanaanite Cuneiform Culture in the Amarna Age\nDuring the Amarna Age (the mid-14th century BCE)\, kings in the ancient Middle East corresponded with the Egyptian pharaoh. The largest group of cuneiform letters recovered from Tell el-‘Amarna\, Egypt are communications from Canaanite elites. While much of past scholarship has focused on the elites sending these letters\, the letters also offer insight into the scribal communities that wrote them. Key developments in the study of the Canaanite Amarna letters enable scholars to track the movement of scribes\, and their connections with local elites and Egyptian officials. The letters also offer insight into Canaanite scribal education and their innovative uses of cuneiform to communicate to the scribes working for Egypt.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/alice-mandell-canaanite-cuneiform-culture-in-the-amarna-age-2/
LOCATION:Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Baer":MAILTO:bobbaer1616@hotmail.com
GEO:39.3308751;-76.6205358
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250825T171405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T171439Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Virtual Egypt: 3D Teaching with Museum Collections
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rita Lucarelli\, Associate Professor of Egyptology\, Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures; Faculty Curator of Egyptology\, Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology\, University of California\, Berkeley \nUniversity museums hold rich yet often underutilized resources for teaching about ancient Egypt. With the growing availability of 3D and virtual reality technologies—such as photogrammetry\, 3D scanning\, and immersive modeling—educators now have powerful tools to enhance object-based learning beyond the traditional classroom. \nIn this lecture\, Rita Lucarelli will explore innovative strategies for incorporating 3D and VR technologies into teaching with university collections\, using case studies from the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology at the University of California\, Berkeley. She will demonstrate how digital replicas\, immersive applications\, and collaborative projects can deepen student engagement with Egyptian material culture\, from archaeological context to artifact function and curatorial interpretation. The presentation also considers the benefits and challenges of integrating these technologies into Egyptology and Art History curricula.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/lecture-virtual-egypt-3d-teaching-with-museum-collections/
LOCATION:Geological Lecture Hall\, 24 Oxford Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250905T205846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T213052Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Archaeology Hour September 2025: Beer in Mesopotamia
DESCRIPTION:Join the AIA for a fascinating evening with Tate Paulette as he kicks off this season of AIA Archaeology Hour with “Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia.” \nThis presentation will be given at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific. \n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-archaeology-hour-2025-26-beer-in-mesopotamia/
LOCATION:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-archaeology-hour-2025-26-beer-in-mesopotamia/
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250919T132544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T132544Z
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SUMMARY:Community Data Collection Day at Providence’s North Burial Ground
DESCRIPTION:Help preserve Providence history! Join the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World and the staff of Providence’s North Burial Ground for a community data collection day within the cemetery’s old Colonial sections. Founded in 1700\, North Burial Ground predates the founding of the United States and the charter of the City of Providence. Help document the oldest tombstones at NBG to aid in research about Providence’s history and future preservation decisions. You will also learn about the cemetery’s history and many of the stories within it. Free and open to the public\, and all ages are welcome. Please bring a pencil and a writing\, though a limited number of clipboards and pencils will be available at the event. \nLocation: North Burial Ground\, Rochambeau Entrance. Free parking on Main Street\, or take the R bus line. \nContact: jiaaw@brown.edu or (401) 863-3188.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/community-data-collection-day-at-providences-north-burial-ground/
LOCATION:Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology\, Rhode Island Hall\, Brown University\, 60 George Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,International Archaeology Day,Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World":MAILTO:jiaaw@brown.edu
GEO:41.8255021;-71.4038
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250903T141253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T141253Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Month Celebration at Battlefield Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tippecanoe County Historical Association and Purdue University’s Department of Anthropology to celebrate Indiana Archaeology Month! \nThis free\, all-ages event will feature many hands-on activities\, including an Atl Atl dart throw\, Artifact Show and Tell and Identification\, a mini excavation\, and archaeology activity books. The Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum will also have free entry.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/archaeology-month-celebration-at-battlefield-park/
LOCATION:Tippecanoe Battlefield Park\, 200 Battleground Ave\, Battleground\, IN\, 47920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tippecanoe County Historical Association":MAILTO:director@tippecanoehistory.org
GEO:40.5068989;-86.8438038
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tippecanoe Battlefield Park 200 Battleground Ave Battleground IN 47920 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 Battleground Ave:geo:-86.8438038,40.5068989
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250912T153506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T153506Z
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SUMMARY:The Iconographic and Spatial Role of Gate Guardian Demons in Deir el-Medina Tombs
DESCRIPTION:The American Research Center in Egypt\, Northern California chapter\, and the UC Berkeley Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (MELC) invite you to attend a lecture by Jess Johnson\, UC Berkeley \n“The Iconographic and Spatial Role of Gate Guardian Demons in Deir el-Medina Tombs” \nSunday September 21\, 2025\, 3 PM Pacific Daylight Time\nMELC Lounge/Rm 254 Social Sciences Building (formerly Barrows Hall)\, UC Berkeley\nBecause of nearby construction\, please allow extra time to find a place to park. \nThis is an in-person lecture and is not virtual. No registration is required. The lecture will be recorded for later publication on the chapter’s YouTube channel. \nAbout the Lecture: \nMaterial culture from Deir el-Medina [DeM] contains multiple representations of demons. Yet there exists little study on how demons fit into religion in the settlement. While the broader scholarly definition of demon remains fluid\, conceptual ideas include aspects of protection\, liminality\, and the relationship between location and capability. Gate guardian demons (Book of the Dead [BD] 144-147)\, in particular\, are often cited because of their frequent textual and visual representation in papyri and\, notably\, Deir el-Medina tombs. These artisans equipped themselves with BD 144-147 in their tombs\, including text and wall paintings of the gate guardians\, thus prompting questions about the function of the visual representations (wall paintings)\, the function of gate guardians in the BD\, and the location of the scenes within the architectural space of the tomb. This talk uses materiality theory to study the relationship between text\, visual representation\, and architecture within the burial chambers in seven DeM tombs\, and considers how these factors influence DeM artisans’ visual representation and conceptualization of demons. Through this study\, we can better understand patterns of artistic production and preference\, and how and why texts and scenes were mapped onto tomb walls. \nAbout the Speaker: \nJess Johnson is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures department at UC Berkeley. She received her B.A. in Art History from New York University in 2013 and her M.A. in Egyptian Art History and Archaeology and a Graduate Certification in Museum Studies from the University of Memphis in 2016. Her dissertation takes advantage of the commonly overlooked vignettes and tomb wall paintings of the Book of the Dead and the intriguing demonic entities mentioned within it. Jess is also interested in the museological well-being of Egyptian collections. She has over ten years of experience working in museums within university settings\, galleries\, and auction houses. She hopes to continue both her Egyptological and Museum Studies passions interchangeably through pursuing a career as a Curator.\n———————\nParking is available in UC lots all day on weekends\, for a fee. Ticket dispensing machines accept debit or credit cards. Parking is available in lots around the Social Sciences Building\, and in lots along Bancroft. A map of the campus is available online at http://www.berkeley.edu/map/ .\nAbout Northern California ARCE:\nFor more information\, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernCaliforniaARCE\, https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCaliforniaARCE\, https://arce-nc.org\, https://bsky.app/profile/khentiamentiu.bsky.social\, and https://khentiamentiu.org. To join the chapter or renew your membership\, please go to https://arce.org/membership/ and select “Berkeley\, CA” as your chapter when you sign up.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-iconographic-and-spatial-role-of-gate-guardian-demons-in-deir-el-medina-tombs/
LOCATION:ARCE Egyptology Lectures Room 254 Social Sciences Building\, UC Berkeley\, Berkeley\, California\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Meyer":MAILTO:arcencZoom@gmail.com
GEO:37.8712141;-122.255463
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ARCE Egyptology Lectures Room 254 Social Sciences Building UC Berkeley Berkeley California 94720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=UC Berkeley:geo:-122.255463,37.8712141
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250917T151049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T151049Z
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SUMMARY:Reports from the Field 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to start the year by hearing UC Berkeley graduate students report on their summer research and excavation experiences at various sites across the globe. Shelby Medina (Anthropology) will discuss her magnetometry work at the site of Tugunbulak in Uzbekistan. Bella Blanton (Ancient History & Mediterranean Archaeology) will speak about the field season of the Notion Archaeological Project\, a Michigan-Turkish excavation of Ionian Greek city. Layla Fistos (Ancient History & Mediterranean Archaeology) will present on her work studying amulets from the American University of Beirut Museum in Lebanon.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/reports-from-the-field-2025/
LOCATION:Dwinelle Hall\, South Drive\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Alice Ziegler":MAILTO:ziegler@berkeley.edu
GEO:37.8718296;-122.2574287
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dwinelle Hall South Drive Berkeley CA 94720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Drive:geo:-122.2574287,37.8718296
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250721T165024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T000258Z
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SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Deep Time: Archaeology\, Underwater
DESCRIPTION:The phrase “underwater archaeology” conjures up notions of shipwrecks\, ships lost at sea\, and the dramatic catastrophes that sank them; however\, archaeology underwater can also reveal details about ancient landscapes that contain a record of past human occupations. Many of these sites are on the earth’s continental shelves where vast stretches of shallow\, coastal land were exposed at the end of the last Ice Age. These once dry landscapes supported life for plants\, animals and humans for thousands of years.  Learn about these ancient submerged sites\, the role they play in the global archaeological record and what unique data they have about the past. The talk will provide a general overview and then focus on 9\,000-year-old submerged sites in the North American Great Lakes.   \nThis lecture is graciously supported by an R.J. Webster Lectureship grant.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/a-deep-dive-into-deep-time-archaeology-underwater/
LOCATION:Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture\, 2316 W 1st Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Bell":MAILTO:cbell2118@gmail.com
GEO:47.6568784;-117.446951
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture 2316 W 1st Ave Spokane WA 99201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2316 W 1st Ave:geo:-117.446951,47.6568784
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250813T154930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T154930Z
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SUMMARY:Student Reports from the Field
DESCRIPTION:Students from Davidson\, UNC Charlotte\, and Winthrop will report on their summer excavation experiences. A great opportunity for students to hear what going on a dig is like!
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/student-reports-from-the-field-2/
LOCATION:Semans Auditorium (Room 117)\, Belk Visual Arts Center\, Davidson College\, 315 N. Main St.\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Krentz":MAILTO:pekrentz@davidson.edu
GEO:35.501737;-80.848108
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Semans Auditorium (Room 117) Belk Visual Arts Center Davidson College 315 N. Main St. Davidson NC 28036 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=315 N. Main St.:geo:-80.848108,35.501737
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163449
CREATED:20250828T160617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T161202Z
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SUMMARY:New Approaches to Roman Urbanism: The Excavations of the Falerii Novi Project (Lazio\, Italy)
DESCRIPTION:Martha Sharp Joukowsky Lecture
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/new-approaches-to-roman-urbanism-the-excavations-of-the-falerii-novi-project-lazio-italy/
LOCATION:University at Buffalo\, Academic Center 320 (Goetz Library)\, 155 Lee Rd\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14228\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Paga":MAILTO:jpaga@wm.edu
GEO:43.00909;-78.784393
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University at Buffalo Academic Center 320 (Goetz Library) 155 Lee Rd Buffalo NY 14228 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=155 Lee Rd:geo:-78.784393,43.00909
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