Dig into history — literally. On August 14, the Pittsford Community Library is hosting a Family Archaeology Day in partnership with members of the Rochester Society, offering an afternoon to […]
The American Research Center in Egypt, Northern California chapter, invites you to attend a Zoom lecture by Waleed el-Hawatky, The American University in Cairo: "Here Comes the Sun: A diachronic […]
Curious about participating in Skype a Scientist, but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you've done it before, but are on the lookout for new ideas? Join AIA's 2026-2027 […]
AIA-Nashville Society invites members to join Parnassus Books and The Parthenon at a special author event with Dr. Emily Wilson. Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-with-emily-wilson-tickets-1992020069652?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Parnassus Books and The Parthenon are pleased to present an evening with Emily Wilson for her new book, CROSSING THE WINE-DARK SEA. Parnassus Books and The Parthenon, in partnership with Centennial Park […]
Join us for a talk by Professor Elizabeth Colontoni, in partnership with the Rochester Society of the Archaeological Institute of America. Nestled in the Sabine hills of central Italy, Trebula Mutuesca was a thriving place two thousand years ago. During the time of the Roman Empire, the site was famous for its temple to the […]
AIA-Nashville Society is excited to invite you to Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology (CRITA) on September 12, 2026! Organized by the Tennessee Division of Archaeology, this special program will be held in person from 9:00-3:30 at the Tennessee State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee. See details below for free parking information. With morning and […]
The Elizabeth S. Ettinghausen Lecture
Tim Maxwell, Ph.D. (Museum of New Mexico, Office of Archaeological Studies) The possible sources of turquoise found throughout Mesoamerica have long drawn scholarly attention. Although the southwestern United States contains several major sources, turquoise also occurs in Mexico. Can researchers determine the source of turquoise incorporated in thousands of Mesoamerican artifacts?
Undergraduates from Davidson, UNC Charlotte, and Winthrop will talk about their summer 2026 experiences on digs in Ecuador, Italy, Peru, and Sicily.
Bob Sutton, Professor Emeritus, Indiana University Recovering Zeuxis’ Helen: The Invention of the Female Nude Classical Athenian painted vases often displayed risqué images of naked female bathers. Around 430 BCE, this theme is suddenly transformed into noble images of goddesses, brides, and Helen of Troy that decorate vessels designed for female use. Appearing as the […]
On this special circumnavigation of Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula in the company of two special AIA lecturers and hosts, archaeologists Jack Davis and Shari Stocker. You will spend a night in […]
