Archaeological Institute of America

International Archaeology Day Double-Header ("Living and Dying as an Immigrant in Athens")
2024-10-25 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Denny Hall, Room 112, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
Please join us for a double-header of talks presented by Prof. Camille Reiko Acosta in celebration of International Archaeology Day! In this first talk, Prof. Acosta will be speaking on “Living and Dying as an Immigrant in Athens” on Friday October 25th at 3:30 pm (Denny 112 and on zoom). These talks are sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America, the Puget Sound Society of the Archaeological Institute of America, and the Department of Classics at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Real Archaeology
2024-10-25 10:00 - 2024-10-27 18:00 (America/New_York) | CO
Do you enjoy digital content? Love learning about the past? Discover Real Archaeology! For three days, creators on Spotify, Youtube, and TikTok will be releasing fresh content demystifying the human past. From October 25 to October 27 join David Miano, Kayleigh During, Flint Dibble and many more to uncover the facts on such burning questions as the development of Gobekli Tepe, and Native American Copper use in the Great Lakes. Over 30 channels (and growing), including Peopling the Past, Lady of the Library, and The Prehistory Guys will share #RealArchaeology with a global audience. Join us and learn about the history of Archaeology, current discoveries, and the ever-improving methods archaeologists use to bring the past to the surface.

Far from Home: Diaspora Networks, Religion, and Identity Abroad on the Ancient Indian Ocean
2024-10-24 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | University of British Columbia-Vancouver Campus, Buchanan A 102, Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
The George F. Bass Lectures

Archaeology of the Oyo Empire (West Africa): Chivalry, Colonies, and Household Politics in the Early Modern Period
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Zoom, 4985 SW 74th Court, Miami, FL, 33155, United States
Between ca. 1650 and 2800, the Oyo Empire was the largest political formation in West Africa, south of the River Niger. Over the past twenty years, Akin Ogundiran has conducted archaeological research in the capital, colonies, and provinces of the empire to understand the strategies of Oyo expansion and the everyday lives of different segments of its population. In this talk, Ogundiran juxtaposes the materialities of military conquest, colonization strategies, and household politics to tell an intimate story of one of the most important imperial formations in Africa during the Early Modern Period. Here, the regional and multi-sided scope and the residential contexts of the archaeological research allow for a fine-scale understanding of how domesticity, gender, class, labor, technology, mobility, and the landscape were manipulated to fashion the Oyo Empire. In the process, ideas about personhood, family, and sexuality were also transformed. The archaeology of the Oyo Empire contributes to a truly global understanding of the Early Modern Period.

Archaeology of the Ọyọ Empire (West Africa): Chivalry, Colonies, and Household Politics in the Early Modern Period
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | CO
Martha Sharp Joukowsky Lectureships

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1177 BC and After: The Collapse and Survival of Civilizations
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Strickland Auditorium, L.A. Brown Science Center, Transylvania University, 339 North Upper Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Kershaw Lectures in Near East Archaeology

Dying as a Macedonian in Egypt: Styling Social Identity through Hellenistic Burial Practices
2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | CO
Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lectureship
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Normalizing Loot: A Case Study of a Plundered Imperial Shrine
2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Collins Cinema at Wellesley College, 106 Central St, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481
Martha Sharp Joukowsky Lectureships

Africans, Europeans, and Finding Castle Cormantine: Archaeology and Cultural Entanglement on the 17th Century Gold Coast
2024-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Smathers Library, Room 100, University of Florida, Union Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States

Lecture: Communal Water, Invisible Labor: Modeling the Social Impact of Pompeii’s Street Fountains
2024-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Joseph Merrick Jones Hall 108, Tulane University, Freret Street, New Orleans, LA, 70118, United States
A lecture by Professor Matthew Notarian (Hiram College, OH)
Abstract: The remarkable preservation of the Roman city of Pompeii provides unprecedented insight into an aqueduct-fed urban water system. Visitors often marvel at the city’s network of public street fountains, but few consider the practical consequences of the tedious but essential labor required to transport water into living spaces. Fountains served as neighborhood hubs, channeling movement through streets and facilitating social interactions. Their distribution also influenced water accessibility, with severe implications for public health and socioeconomic status. The burden of water collection fell heaviest on those at the margins of Roman society – sub-elite women, children, and, especially, the enslaved – classes which are virtually invisible in the textual and visual record. This talk will present the results of a complex digital spatial model that sheds light on these issues at a household-level scale, as well as an ongoing project of 3D analysis that aims to quantify use-wear on public fountain basins. Together, they represent a significant first step toward repopulating Pompeii’s streets with indispensable but often forgotten laborers.

Neo-Assyrian Conceptions and Manifestations of Borders and Cultural Hegemony in the Iron Age Southern Levant
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | McClung Museum Auditorium, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996, United States

International Archaeology Day
2024-10-23 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | University of Florida, 201 Criser Hall, PO Box 114000, Gainesville, FL, 32611-4000, United States
Our executive board will be working with art history, classics, and anthropology departments to plan an outreach event on University of Florida campus. This event will coincide with our national lecture and may also include a “membership drive”.

TILL DEATH DO WE PART: Archaeological Interventions in Massive Discard Events
2024-10-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Southern California, Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, United States
An illustrated talk that reveals the things we leave behind and considers what we owe to the objects that once constituted the social lives of households.
Professor Anthony Graesch of Connecticut College shares his recent research, an archaeological intervention in life’s final massive discard event.
If you are coming from off-campus and are not a member of the USC community, please reach out to a student, staff or faculty member to arrange guest registration through visitor.usc.edu

Kush and the Roman World: Warrior Queens along the Nile
2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main St., Rockford, IL, 61103, United States

The Making of Pompeii: A behind-the-scenes look at the excavations of a Pompeian sub-elite neighborhood
2024-10-22 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Higley Auditorium (Room 105), West College Street 100, Granville, Ohio, 43023, United States
Dr. Steven Ellis from the University of Cincinnati will be discussing his research into the archaeology of everyday life in ancient Pompeii.

16th Annual Central Texas Society Archaeology Playdate
2024-10-20 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The University of Texas at Austin; Patton Hall 0.130, East 23rd Street, Austin, Texas, 78712, United States
This event is 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 working more broadly in premodern or pre-contact archaeology, art, archaeological science, or historic preservation. Talks present work that is conceptual, in-progress, or results-driven.

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours Led by Harvard Students
2024-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Available during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm, October 6, 2024–April 27, 2025. See blackout dates.*
*Blackout dates: December 1, 2024–January 26, 2025; and March 16–23, 2025.
This free tour, led by Harvard students, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods, peoples, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society. Touch replicas and smell “ancient” scents as the students bring the past alive.
Visitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes.
Tours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled at other times. Tours may be available by advance request in these languages: Hindi, Bengali, and Mandarin.

Can You Dig It?
2024-10-20 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, United States
This free, family-friendly program offers the public a unique chance to delve into the field of archaeology and connect with experts through a day of experiential learning. “Can You Dig It?” will be held at the museum from noon to 4 pm.
Attendees will dig deep into the past through educational activities, crafts, and displays led by University of Tennessee, Knoxville researchers, professors, and graduate students. The event will feature a wide range of engaging options, including cave art painting, hunter-gatherer games, and the chance to craft pottery, perfumes, and much more.
Traditionally observed in mid-October, International Archaeology Day raises awareness about the study of archaeology through a multitude of events and programs. In celebration of the day, the McClung Museum has partnered with professional archaeologists and units across the UT campus to bring the celebration of International Archaeology Day to the Knoxville community.

Virtual Symposium: Archaeology & Science
2024-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom, 4985 SW 74th Court, Miami, FL, 33155, United States
Join us for a free virtual talk on Sunday, October 20, at 10 AM Central. This Virtual Symposium is free and open to the public.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GwcLqYTgTc-3mWwwipI9yg#/registration
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM:
In honor of International Archaeology Day, hear about the intersection of science, archaeology, and anthropolog

INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY | The Chateau Mikulov
2024-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Prague) | Chateau Mikulov | Exhibition The Romans and the Germans in the region under Pálava, Mikulov, South Moravia, 692 01, Czechia
Saturday’s celebrations in Archeopark Pavlov (branch of the Regional museum in Mikulov) will be followed by the Exhibition “The Romans and the Germans in the region under Pálava” at the Chateau in Mikulov. On Sunday, October 20, visitors will also be able to visit this archaeological exhibition for free. At 3 p.m., there will be a guided tour of the exhibition with the director of the museum, Petr Kubín. On this day, the exhibition will include the traditional presentation of objects found by amateur researchers in cooperation with the Regional Museum in Mikulov. The program is also aimed at kids who will be able to familiarize themselves with Roman culture and the culture of the Germanic people in a playful way.

Archaeology and History of Spain
2024-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/Madrid) | Viking Jupiter (open only to 700 booked guests), Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Lecture on the Viking Jupiter cruise ship while in harbor in Barcelona, Spain. Discussion of the archaeology and history of Spain from the Stone Age through the modern age. Lecture by the Secretary of the St. Louis Society of the AIA.

Huaca Fest
2024-10-19 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Huaca Casa Rosada, Prolongación Jirón Cuzco, San Miguel, Lima, 15087, Peru
Great event at the Huaca Casa Rosada! 🌟
This Saturday, July 19, we invite you to enjoy an afternoon full of culture, history and fun in a unique event organized by IDEAL in collaboration with the Municipality of San Miguel and with the participation of the María Rostworowski Cultural Association 🎉
🕒 Hours: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Huaca Casa Rosada, San Miguel (Jr Prolongación Cusco, block 12, San Miguel)
🎶 Unmissable activities:
Guided Circuit through the Huaca Casa Rosada: Discover the history behind this archaeological site.
Archaeologist for a Day Experience: Be an explorer and discover the secrets of the past!
Folk Dances: Live our traditions through music and dance.
Get excited and have fun Evenings: Artistic and recreational activities for the little ones.
Book Fair: Find fascinating books on history, culture and more.
Gastronomic Exhibitors and Wine Tasting: Enjoy the Peruvian flavors.
Come with your family and friends to spend an unforgettable day full of culture, history and entertainment! Don’t miss it. ✨

Archaeology Day activities
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Gatehouse Garden, 1195 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Come and join Columbia University graduate students and faculty to learn about archaeology and try out different activities at the Gatehouse Community Garden on Amsterdam Avenue at 119th street

Life in medieval Bytom
2024-10-19 12:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris) | Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom, plac Sobieskiego, Bytom, Silesian Voivodeship, 41-900, Poland
This year Bytom celebrates its 770th birthday and therefore this year’s theme of the event will be life in medieval Bytom. During the event you will be able to try your hand at, among others: in archaeological excavations, ceramics and illumination workshops. Knights from the reconstruction group will present the camp, everyday life, everyday objects, handicrafts, and will also present a demonstration of knights’ fights, conduct medieval games and activities, and knights’ fights for children.

DigIt!
2024-10-19 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, South Kilgo Circle Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30322, United States
Celebrate International Archaeology day at DigIt!, Emory’s archaeology festival organized by students in the programs of Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Mediterranean Archaeology, and hosted by the Michael C. Carlos Museum. This year’s DigIt! presents an exciting program of talks by Emory researchers and ceramic demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Archaeology Fair
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
This October the Marquette Regional History Center is joining hundreds of organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day. For the 12th year, our fair will provide a look at archaeology in our region and world-wide. Hands-on learning for all ages. Multiple booths both indoors and outdoors feature various displays and activities.
This year, we have a special presentation during the fair, at 11:30:
“Cosa: Excavations of a ‘Typical’ Latin Colony in Italy”
Archaeologist Melissa Ludke will present on the excavation of a Roman bath house. As an archaeological park and small town in Italy, Cosa has endured a long history of occupation from 273 BCE under the Romans to a small settlement during the Medieval period, and beyond. Join us at 11:30 to learn about the historical development of a colony that has been excavated since 1948. Ludke’s talk will touch on the history of the site, the archaeological exploration of various areas in the town, and ongoing excavations of a Roman bath by Florida State University. Working at this site since 2016, Ludke is currently participating in new investigations of a house and potential marketplace. She will present on exciting objects discovered at the site, including ancient coinage, which is one of her research specialties.
Register your booth to participate in our fair, up until October 11th! https://www.marquettehistory.org/archaeology-booth-reg.html

Slip Into the Past
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N Union St, #327, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Experiment with 19th-century pottery slip designs, like marbling and dendritic patterns, and apply your own temporary tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramic. While supplies last. This event coincides with the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Art Safari event, happening throughout the building.

International Archaeology Day at the RMSC
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14607, United States
The Rochester Society of the Archaeological Institute of America will be in the lobby of the Rochester Museum & Science Center with tables
featuring artifacts, historically-dyed cloth, and archaeological books, magazines, toys and crafts, and an indoor dig box.

Medzinárodný deň archeológie v SNM - Archeologickom múzeu
2024-10-19 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | SNM – Archeologické múzeum, Žižkova, Bratislava, Okres Mladá Boleslav, 293 01, Czechia
10:30 – Najzaujímavejšie hradné kúsky – Prednáška vo výstave Život na hradoch a hrádkoch
15:00 – Hravo o hradoch – Interaktíno – tvorivý program pre rodiny s deťmi

International Archaeology Day: The Settlers of the Ring
2024-10-19 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Prague) | Muzeum hlavního města Prahy / City of Prague Museum, Bohdanečská 259/1, Praha 9 – Vinoř, Prague, Czech Republic, 190 17, Czechia
“Well, we were founding a village from the Eneolithic era. Want to see my photo with the chief?” That could be your response when asked what you did over the weekend. Join the Settlers of the Ring on Saturday, October 19th. For a few hours, your kids will transform into hunters, shamans, farmers, or craftsmen. We’ll shoot bows, craft various items, and even discover the magic of exchange trade. The event is ideal for settlers aged 5 to 12, but if you have a playful spirit with a passion for prehistory, you’ll enjoy it too.
Are you in?
