Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Milwaukee for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary. This […]
Please join us on Sunday, October 25th from 12-5pm in 114 Welch Building to celebrate International Archaeology Day with a mini-conference showcasing the archaeological research being undertaken by Penn State and Bucknell University faculty and students. Faculty will give short lightning talks followed by a student poster session. We will have refreshments and stimulating discussion! […]
Discussions surrounding the destruction of cultural heritage predominantly focus on physical violence—the bombing of sites, the looting of museums, and the illicit trade of antiquities. While critical, this focus often […]
Discussions surrounding the destruction of cultural heritage predominantly focus on physical violence—the bombing of sites, the looting of museums, and the illicit trade of antiquities. While critical, this focus often […]
Martha Sharp Joukowsky Lectureships
This is our third year offering an opportunity for graduate students to have lunch with our IAD lecturer. This year students will spend the afternoon with Dr. Michael Heckenberger, Professor of Anthropology at University of Florida. Dr. Heckenberger's lecture will follow later that evening.
This lecture gives an overview of collaborative archaeology and cultural heritage studies by the author and Brazilian colleagues with the Kuikuro Indigenous nation in the Território Indígena do Xingu (TIX) […]
PreK-12 educators are invited to experience the Jewish Museum’s new simulated archaeological dig! Learn about the archaeological process and discover what artifacts can teach us about how groups of people lived, worked, and interacted in ancient times. View original ancient artifacts, excavate replicas of collection objects in the simulated dig, and create a mosaic or […]
Join Dr. Jessica Dello Russo for an engaging exploration of the Jewish catacombs of ancient Rome and the discoveries that are transforming our understanding of Jewish life and burial practices […]
Learn about recent archaeological excavations at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Oplontis in the Bay of Naples. Through the two Roman villas found there, we encounter both unbridled luxury […]
The activities in this event will consist of the following: 1. Archaeological Outreach at the Zoo The Fresno Chaffee Zoo will host a major celebration for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Sunday, November 1st, and has invited the Society to participate. Recognizing the high attendance anticipated for this event, the Society […]
