Too often overshadowed by the legacy of Assyria’s ancient kings, this presentation illuminates the queens who reigned with them in ancient Iraq during the ninth and centuries BCE. We focus on the queens of Nimrud’s Northwest Palace because it is here that Iraqi archaeologists discovered their royal tombs. The tombs contained heaps of precious jewelry […]
Many of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient Greek and Roman sites are found along Türkiye’s beautiful Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Visit world-famous, plus little-visited yet spectacular, Greco-Roman sites, Byzantine churches, Crusader castles, and Ottoman palaces. Your engaging AIA lecturer/host, Yaşar Ersoy, teaches classical art and archaeology and has been doing fieldwork in Türkiye since […]
We invite you to join archaeologist Michael Hoff on an enriching, ten-night voyage through the central Mediterranean and into the Aegean. Experience an extraordinary variety of sites throughout Malta, Sicily, Italy’s “heel,” the island of Corfu and mainland Greece, and Türkiye as we explore some of the most remarkable landscapes and archaeological treasures of the […]
Experience the awe-inspiring ruins of ancient Greece through the eyes of an expert. This immersive journey, led by archaeologist Jenifer Neils and a local guide, brings deeper meaning to the temples, theaters, and sanctuaries that shaped Western civilization. As we travel from the Acropolis of Athens, across the Peloponnese, to the oracle of Delphi and […]
Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Doug Wilson. Abstract: This talk will illuminate Fort Vancouver's central role in the colonial history of the Pacific Northwest seen through the lens of historical archaeology. Wilson will illuminate the extraordinary confluence of places, people and conflict that has shaped our region. Artifacts, belongings, and landscapes are […]
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. Doug Wilson. Abstract: This talk will illuminate Fort Vancouver's central role in the colonial history of the Pacific Northwest seen through the lens of historical archaeology. Wilson will illuminate the extraordinary confluence of places, people and conflict that has shaped our region. Artifacts, belongings, and landscapes are […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
