Step back in time to explore the island of Crete, center of the Minoan civilization during the Bronze Age, as well as the nearby Cycladic Islands of Santorini, Mykonos, and Delos. Marvel at the physical evidence of this first advanced civilization in Europe, which created palace complexes, stunning works of art, a unique writing system […]
Egyptologists make decisions about how to define the discipline. They make decisions involving time, space, and values. These actions are perfectly normal in that there is a limit as to how much data one mind can absorb. One also has the opportunity to stand back and view these decisions in aggregate. This especially applies to […]
The Niagara Peninsula Society of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Public Lecture Series is excited to welcome Mark Usher, University of Vermont, as our first lecturer of the season. Dr Usher will speak about, "The Roman Villa Project: Archaeology, Paleobotany, and Sustainable Agriculture in Italy’s Sabine Hills." See the poster below. The lecture will […]
A number of publications have criticized the motif of the “happy slave” in antiquity. This presentation by John Gruber-Miller of Cornell College is meant to provide a corrective to that representation, and take a deeper look at the evidence for how the enslaved experienced “social death” (Patterson). As Kamen (2010), Trimble (2016), and others have pointed […]
Please contact Llazar@assumption.edu or pclement@assumption.edu for the Zoom link. Lecture to be followed by question and answers and virtual wine & cheese. Co-sponsored by the Human Arts Series, the History Program, and the Medieval and Early Modern Studies Program, and the Office of the Provost of Assumption University.
Join us for our online webinar event! Utah's desert sands have buried incredible stories - now it's time to uncover what has been lost. Hustling and bustling to starkly quiet, the life of one of Utah's largest railroad towns of the 1870s-1890s remains part of the historical and archaeological record. Archaeologists with the Utah State […]
We like to think of archaeologists as diggers who, trowel in hand, extract remains from the ground and describe their context. However, while excavation is the most visible and iconic activity in archeology, it is only part of their task. It is in the laboratory that they spend the most time processing their findings, analyzing […]
Each week in October, Alamo archaeologists will upload an archaeology-themed post on the Alamo website. The posts will include general archaeology information, as well as details about Alamo archaeology.
Join us as Historic Jamestowne Celebrates Virginia Archaeology Month. Join an archaeologist for a tour of the James Fort. Then stop by the excavations in progress, to experience the moment of discovery. After that, check out the Archaearium (our archaeology museum). Archaeology Day will also feature an array of family-friendly programs.
Join Archaeologist, Dan Zoto, for a guided walk of Wing Island, the location of the Wing Island Archaeology Project. Learn the history of the island and its varied uses throughout the millennia. REGISTRATION REQUIRED / SPACE LIMITED $8 per person Does not include Museum Admission. Participants meet at the front entrance.
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Arrowhead Fred Bollinger will display Native American tools and identify your Native American relics and finds. Try your hand at different types of primitive skills while you explore the world of ancient cultures. 12:00pm-4:00pm - Hands on children's' activities, puzzles, games, and crafts appropriate to the archaeology theme will be […]
Join us for an exciting trip back in time to explore early humankind and the ‘cradle of wine’ in the southern Caucasus. Learn about ancient wine-making techniques and sample the bounty of the region’s vineyards. Explore medieval towns and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including prehistoric through early Christian complexes. Enjoy Georgia’s famed hospitality, wherein a […]
A lecture by Dr. Robin Nagle, Anthropologist-in-Residence at the New York City Department of Sanitation, and Clinical Professor of Anthropology and Urban Studies at NYU.
Go deep into the jungle, and into archaeology-themed fun, at OKPAN's "Jungle Cruise" Movie Matinee! OKPAN has rented an entire theater at Rodeo Cinema OKC (2221 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108) so that members of the OKPAN community--that means you!--can enjoy this family-friendly film together before it's available to the public on Disney Plus. […]
Discover many of Peru’s greatest archaeological sites on this custom-designed, well-paced itinerary with archaeologist Jo Burkholder. Spend your days exploring the archaeologically-rich northern coast and spectacular mountain landscapes. See magnificent ancient sites, a variety of museums, and picturesque villages and cities. Highlights include two visits to Machu Picchu; the impressive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman; ruins […]
The 9th annual Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival will be offering the 2021 festival lineup through a secure online platform from Monday October 11 to Sunday October 17, and the Jury will announce the Arkhaios Film Festival awards winners on Saturday October 16, 5pm EST. Arkhaios is an educational event to showcase the […]
The 9th annual Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival will be offering the 2021 festival lineup through a secure online platform from Monday October 11 to Sunday October 17, and the Jury will announce the Arkhaios Film Festival awards winners on Saturday October 16, 5pm EST. Arkhaios is an educational event to showcase the […]
Galen University's Anthropology Club is celebrating Archaeology week with various Facebook sessions every day of the week. We will be talking about laws in Belize concerning artifacts and monuments, field work experiences, and how they are important for all Belizeans, as well as inviting a Belizean NGO that advocates for heritage and culture and the […]
Join the Iowa Society of the AIA for our October International Archaeology Day virtual lecture! "The Hoover Fakes: How Defrauding a Presidential Library Exposed the Brazen Sale of Forged Antiquities" In April 2019, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum cancelled a planned exhibition, Written in Stone: The Treasures of Eden and The Rosetta Stone, […]
This activity is fun for all ages. Play the archaeology inspired Excavate! Egypt™ game online in celebration of International Archaeology Day. This is a virtual all-day event. Explore four culturally important “dig sites” including Alexandria, Giza, Valley of the Kings, and Karnak. There are over 50 artifacts to uncover and analyze. Explore a worker’s village […]
Volunteers are invited to join in the excavation of the Berry site, located outside of Morganton, North Carolina. Berry is the location of the Native town of Joara and the Spanish Fort San Juan which was built in January 1567 and destroyed in 1568. Fort San Juan, occupied by 30 Spanish soldiers, constitutes the earliest […]
Celebrate IAD with Heritage Education Network Belize and 7 New Belize Ltd. Join us for an informative discussion on heritage management legislation with Brandon Usher of "Law man for the Layman" morning show.
Discover the world of the ancient Etruscans, a pre-Roman civilization that flourished in the area between Rome and Florence from at least the 7th century B.C. until they were conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century B.C. The extent of the impact that the Etruscans’ legacy had on the Greeks and Romans, through to […]
Experiencing the stories, culture and heritage of the past and present is the spirit of cultural tourism, creating and providing a sustainable environment for both the locals and the visitors is what sustainable tourism attempts to achieve. Travelers who aim to recreate cultural experiences, spend more time and money at their destinations more than other […]
Have fun learning about Maya ceramics for International Archaeology Day! This activity is a digital kit you can do any time on your own to explore the art and function of ancient Maya painted ceramics. Using various digital resources (including an online video tutorial) you will learn about some of the forms, designs, and functions […]
Daniel Lieberman, Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences, Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University Exercise is a paradox: everyone knows it is healthy, but most of us struggle to do it. Further, as technology and machines increasingly replace human labor, fewer people are getting enough exercise. In this talk, Daniel Lieberman will […]
For first-time as well as repeat travelers to this region of Italy, this is a splendid opportunity to share ten days learning and traveling with AIA lecturer and host Ingrid Rowland, who has been a resident of Rome for many years now, plus expert local guides and a professional tour manager to handle all of […]
This fascinating itinerary features all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites, including fabled Carthage, with its museum’s unparalleled collection of Punic artifacts; Dougga’s splendid 3,500-seat theater and temples; Kairouan’s Great Mosque; and El Djem’s marvelous 30,000-seat ancient amphitheater. Other highlights include the leadership of our distinguished Tunisian archaeologist and visits to Bulla Regia’s […]
Celebrate IAD with Heritage Education Network Belize and 7 New Belize Ltd. Join us for an informative discussion on heritage management legislation with Brandon Usher of "Law man for the Layman" morning show.
Join us for this Archaeology Abridged talk by Monica Smith. Today, Indian cuisine is a global favorite, anchored through a diaspora of restaurants in small towns and urban centers alike. But did you know that a hankering for the flavors of the subcontinent goes back thousands of years? The Romans imported pepper from India by […]
A series of short lectures, covering various topics from the Neolithic to the Modern Age, discussion, poster exhibition on the activities of archaeologists of the National Monuments Institute (Liliová 5, Prague, 2 weeks). A series of short lectures for the public, covering various topics from the Neolithic to the Modern Age, discussion, and poster exhibition […]
Celebrate International Archaeology Day at BYU's Museum of Peoples and Cultures! Anyone who comes into the museum today will receive an archaeological treat.
Join the Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeological Society at The Rooms Provincial Museum for family fun activities as we celebrate International Archaeology Day. Come and learn tips and tricks on how to draw archaeological artifacts, check out the display of artifacts, and chat to professional archaeologists about archaeology in this province. Can you dig it? All […]
Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network on this hour-long stroll down trails in Oak Tree Nature Park to celebrate International Archaeology Day! This tour will highlight local archaeological resources, focusing on the area's Native American heritage. Participants will learn about Native American history in Northwest Florida, what archaeology can tell us about pre-contact Native American […]
The College of Charleston campus community is invited to attend an unveiling for a new solar shade pavilion near Rivers Green and to commemorate the Indigenous and enslaved people who labored and lived near the site throughout history. The event, titled "Uncovering History/Making History," will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2021, at […]
Join us for this live, interactive presentation on Zoom! Hustling and bustling to starkly quiet, the life of one of Utah's largest railroad towns of the 1870s-1890s remains part of the historical and archaeological record. Archaeologists with the Utah State Historic Preservation Office and the Bureau of Land Management partnered with the Chinese Railroad Workers' […]
Experimental archaeology is a key component of living history. Historical documents like diaries and newspapers only give you so much information. Likewise with excavated materials: sometimes you just don’t know what an artifact was used for or by whom. Experimental archaeology allows for scientists to explore the creation methods and use of everyday items, in […]
Learn about the history of the archaeology fair, archaeological review at HPD, and the NM SiteWatch program. You can also download our coloring book, watch several video presentations from the 2021 NM SiteWatch annual meeting to learn more about archaeology and read a Bureau of Land Management publication, Rocks Telling Stories: Rock Art in New […]
A virtual celebration of the Museum of Anthropology's archaeological collections and the history of MU's involvement in the archaeology of Missouri.
The Save Cultural Heritage Group and its partners are organizing interesting events on the International Archaeology Day on October 16, 2021 as a permanent collaborating organization with @archaeology_aia. In addition to fun activities and contests, SCHG is organizing three panel discussions on 1. The Diversity of Archaeology, 2. Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century, 3. […]
INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY AT POVERTY POINT WORLD HERITAGE SITE Poverty Point World Heritage Site invites visitors to take part in celebrating International Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 16. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., there will be a variety of activities highlighting how life may have been for the native inhabitants thousands of years ago. […]
INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY AT POVERTY POINT WORLD HERITAGE SITE Poverty Point World Heritage Site invites visitors to take part in celebrating International Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 16. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., there will be a variety of activities highlighting how life may have been for the native inhabitants thousands of years ago. […]
Thirty Years at Athienou: Celebrating Michael K. Toumazou and His Impact on Cypriot Archaeology Saturday, 16 October 2021 Davidson College C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson, NC 28036 Zoom link to join the webinar: https://go.davidson.edu/toumazou (For more information about the speakers and their talks, please click the links below.) […]
The annual Fort Daniel Frontier Fair will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 on the grounds of historic 1813 Fort Daniel in Buford, GA. Featured events are the ongoing supervised public archaeological investigations and the blacksmith shop demonstrations. Fort Daniel was originally constructed by the Georgia Militia in 1813, and was a crucial supply depot […]
NIRGRANTH CENTRE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND SHRI BHARATVARSHIYA DIGAMBER JAIN TEERTH SAMRAKSHINI MAHASABHA JOINTLY ORGANSE AN NATIONAL EVENT ON INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLGICAL DAY , 16th OCTOBER'2021 AT 08:00 PM (IST DILI) WELCOME SBDJ (TS) MAHASABHA ZOOM's Meeting Topic: तीर्थ संरक्षणी महासभा एवं निर्ग्रन्थ सेंटर ऑफ़ आर्कियोलॉजी के तत्वाधान में दिनांक 16 अक्टूबर -2021 दिन शनिवार को अंतरास्ट्रीय […]
Oklahoma Archaeology Month has arrived, and with it, OKPAN's October Archaeological Skills Workshop! Please join us Sunday, October 17, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM) to learn four different archaeological skills. This workshop is open to anyone who cares about caring for cultural heritage - no experience required - and it is a perfect opportunity for […]
The workshop is organized by Palacký University Olomouc in cooperation with the Archaeological Institute of the Academy of Sciences in Brno and the Regional Museum in Mikulov as part of the World Day of Archeology. The workshop will use the findings from the Pavlov-Horní pole site and the general public will be practically acquainted with […]
It’s been found in the Egyptian pyramids, the cities of Mesopotamia, Viking longboats, the palace of Machu Picchu, medieval monasteries, and the world’s earliest farming villages. What is it? Beer! Beer has been used for thousands of years to pay taxes, heal the sick, and accompany the dead into the afterlife. Many religions worshiped gods […]
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Abstract : After existing for over one thousand years, the Maltese Temple Period ended around 4,300 years ago. Understanding why has been a topic of considerable interest and debate. In this talk Dr Huw S. Groucutt will discuss this topic, outlining recent research on themes such as regional climate change and evidence for the arrival […]
Does Houston have ancient history? You bet! Discover what life was like along the bayous of the Gulf Coast area of Texas, long before Houston became a major city. This free hands-on event for children takes place at KBR Kids Day from 10 am - 4 pm at Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St., […]
Four student clubs from Florida State University welcome kids with visual disabilities from the Lighthouse of the Big Bend of Florida to Lighting the Way to Archaeology, a day of learning about archaeology through sensory experiences of smelling, tasting, touching. Student volunteers make presentations on the theme of Foodways of the Old World and New […]
On Saturday, October 23rd ASCSA Corinth Excavations will co-host a special event at the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth in celebration of International Archaeology Day. Guests will have a chance experience the art of vase making and vase painting by seeing two experts create their work live. Children will have the opportunity to paint their […]
The Rochester Society of the Archaeological Institute of America will be in the lobby of the Rochester Museum & Science Center with tables featuring artifacts and archaeologically themed activities (including coloring pages and an indoor dig box) and a stone tool demonstration.
Join us as we celebrate International Archaeology Day at William & Mary, in historic Williamsburg, VA! We will be hosting the following events: 1-2:30pm: Lightning Talks by current PhD students in Anthropology 3-4pm: Book talk by Prof. Molly Swetnam-Burland (editor of Women's Lives, Women's Voices: Roman Material Culture and Female Agency in the Bay of […]
Ahmanson Lecture Lecture will be in-person and live Zoom cast. RSVP required for in-person attendance (limit 50 persons). The AIA-LA County Society asks that all attendees be vaccinated and wear a mask if the lecture needs to be held indoors. Zoom at https://ucla.zoom.us/j/96714745295 Meeting ID: 967 1474 5295
The Fowler House provides an extraordinary glimpse into the lives of Montaukett Indians on Long Island over a century ago. This storied house is a powerful reminder that Native American history is an integral part of American heritage locally, regionally, and nationally. The small vernacular saltbox house was once owned by George Fowler, a Montaukett […]
FREE and open to the public, this celebration of SASA’s progress and call to action to support our mission is complete with a 10-day lineup of special events! From Mesopotamian ‘vampires’ and the underworld, to Pictish monsters, ‘Assassins Creed: Valhalla’ archaeogaming, and a feature on ‘Lovecraft’, join us to explore the history of Halloween and […]
A lecture by Prof. Nicola Terrenato (University of Michigan) presenting the results of a recent borehole survey carried out in the monumental core of Rome, and discussing the main implications for our understanding of both the city’s original environmental setting and the creation of the earliest urban infrastructure.
Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with an informal tour of Chicago's oldest chartered rural garden cemetery- Oak Woods. Dr. Jane Baxter will provide some insights to the cemetery, and show us not only the final resting places of some of Chicago's (and America's) past luminaries, but also how using tools of archaeology to examine […]
Ashley Morton will be leading us in a discussion of Sarah Moss’ novel, Ghost Wall (“a taut, gripping tale of a young woman and an Iron Age reenactment trip that unearths frightening behavior…”). Come celebrate International Archaeology Day with us! This event will be hosted online, via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Please use the […]
a remote ZOOM lecture by Maryl Gensheimer, University of Maryland Archaeological Institute of America, New Haven Society November 2 2021, from 5-6 pm Zoom link: https://yale.zoom.us/j/93935437567 You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Zoom is Yale’s audio and visual conferencing platform. Topic: AIA Fall 2021 Time: Nov 2, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US […]
Declassified military imagery from planes and satellites plays an important role in landscape and environmental archaeology. Historic imagery sources, especially the large archives generated by the US during the Cold War, are far better than Google Earth for providing archaeologists with a window into the past, before development and intensive agriculture took hold in many […]
THIS LECTURE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SOMETIME IN THE SPRING. Michelle Damian, Assistant Professor of History, Monmouth College (mdamian@monmouthcollege.edu) Maritime trade and transport flourished during Japan’s early modern (Edo, 1603 – 1868) period, connecting the urban centers of Osaka and Edo with the farthest reaches of Hokkaido and Kyushu. The omnipresent nature and variety of […]
