Welcome to an extraordinary springtime journey through the rich ancient history, breathtaking volcanic landscapes, and legendary food and wine culture of southern Italy and Sicily. Led by archaeologist Crispin Corrado, this thoughtfully paced program combines exceptional archaeological exploration with five rewarding hikes through some of the Mediterranean’s most dramatic scenery. Travel among active and dormant […]
Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Andy Goldman, Gonzaga University Abstract: Planning on a trip to Rome in the near future? Wondering what you might want to go and see, on and off the beaten path? Having just returned from a year teaching abroad in Rome, Dr. Andrew Goldman (Professor of History, Gonzaga […]
Professor Kyle Olson (Washington University in St. Louis) discusses his fieldwork related to the Bronze Age sites in Northeastern Iran and Central Asia.
We invite you to join archaeologist Jim Higginbotham, our AIA lecturer and host, on this delightful, eight-night circumnavigation Our journey begins and ends in Valletta, Malta, one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world. Sail to Sicily and cruise clockwise around this marvelous island, bursting with archaeological and architectural wonders including the Doric […]
Join an expert-led journey around Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and through northern Chile to explore Polynesian and pre-Columbian archaeology and history, guided by renowned prehistorian and longtime AIA tour leader Paul Bahn. Marvel at some of the most remarkable reminders of the local ancient cultures—such as moai (monumental statues) and geoglyphs (figures etched into or […]
Join us for an extraordinary 10-night voyage from Scotland to Norway aboard the intimate, 59-suite Hebridean Sky. Cruise through spectacular fjords, visit remote islands and historic coastal communities, and discover the archaeology, history, and natural beauty of the North Atlantic—all under the glow of the Midnight Sun. Dr. Batey, archaeologist and AIA lecturer/host, will be […]
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 […]
Professor Peter Warnock (Muskegon Community College) discuses his research into the question of the role of olives and olive oil in the cultures of the Middle East.
ISCAH 2027 is a multidisciplinary arts and humanities conference organised by SWS Scholarly Society and its partners. Its archaeology and cultural heritage content is relevant to researchers in heritage, cultural […]
We are delighted to invite you on a remarkable voyage inspired by Homer’s timeless Odyssey in the company of AIA lecturer and host Laetitia La Follette. This cruise through the […]
Discover the world of the ancient Etruscans, a pre-Roman civilization that flourished between the Tiber and Arno Rivers in what is now Tuscany during the first millennium B.C. (1000-100 B.C.). […]
