Inspired by our Fall 2026 special exhibitions, Excavating Antioch: The Archaeology of an Ancient City and Shi: Stories in Stone, the Davis invites family members of all ages to explore our galleries with a special focus on the ancient Roman city of Antioch (today’s city of Antakya, Türkiye). Student-led tours, storytelling, games, and crafts will […]
The Athens Archaeology Festival is a free, interactive event that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the world of archaeology through engaging activities and hands-on workshops. This year's programme includes more than a dozen stations, covering ancient textile production, mosaics, archaeochemistry, stratigraphy, human skeletal analysis, and a pottery reconstruction challenge, brought to […]
14th Annual Archaeology Fair Saturday, October 17, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join the celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery. Activities and hands-on learning for all ages will be set up throughout the building and outdoors. Multiple booths feature various displays. Fair is included with general admission and membership at the sponsor level […]
The Central Missouri (Columbia) Society of the AIA will be hosting its annual International Archaeology Day Fair. Come learn about archaeology with professors, staff, and students in the Classics, Archaeology, and Religion & Anthropology Department as well as the Museum of Art and Archaeology!
Knapping, or chipping sharp edges into stone, is one of the earliest known technologies. Millions of years ago, our ancestors learned to shape stone tools for hunting and survival. In […]
Join this free public event celebrating all things archaeology on International Archaeology Day on October 17, 2026! Located inside and behind the Greensboro History Museum, explore the museum's exhibits on local and North Carolina History, enjoy guided tours of the cemetery, get hands-on with archaeological materials, and "dig" for prizes and candy!
Saturday, Oct. 17 International Archaeology Day Event! 3:30 pm EST In-person only at the Penn Museum, Classroom L2 No registration required Speaker: Dr. Sameh Iskander, Co-Director of the New York University mission to the temple of Ramesses II in Abydos Title: New Insights into the Ancient Landscape of Abydos and the Early Town of Abydos […]
This lecture places Cyprus as a central cultural landscape in the ancient Mediterranean, demonstrating how this large island shaped regional networks of trade, technology, and ritual practice from the Neolithic to the Late Roman period. Join Anastasia Christophilopoulou, George D. and Margo Behrakis Chair of Ancient Greece and Rome at The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and […]
Discover treasure-filled tombs and powerful royalty at this lively community event. Meet an archeologist, make ancient artifact–inspired art, and learn about the rich history of Nubia. Plus, enjoy free admission all day to the exhibition Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile.
Discovering Byzantine Corinth and Its People Join AIA-Nashville Society for a free virtual talk on Sunday, October 18, at 11 AM Central. This Virtual Symposium is free and open to the public. It will be recorded. Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EZz5ABV4RJu6psOXovgnZQ#/registration ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM: Ancient Corinth is renowned as one of Greece's most iconic archaeological sites, […]
Join us for a FREE family program at the McClung Museum celebrating International Archaeology Day. Can You Dig it? invites you to learn about the past and present with professional […]
A roundup of short presentations by UT faculty, students, and affiliates involved in archaeology, art history, or material culture of the classical and ancient Mediterranean world, as well as colleagues […]
