Over the next several years, we will be examining a number of different archaeological sites. What makes Montpelier a wonderful property for surveys and excavations is its relative undisturbed condition. All of the sites we excavate have never been plowed–and most were abandoned in the 1840s, leaving the archaeological features in pristine condition. This season […]
Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red (Online Exhibit Spotlight) / Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo (Exposición en Línea)
Cochineal, a tiny insect found on certain species of Oaxacan cacti, was harvested for millennia by Indigenous peoples to dye fabrics a vibrant red color. But following the European invasion of the Americas in the sixteenth century, it became a widely coveted, globally traded commodity that transformed textiles and art, and made Mexico a center […]
The Parthenon and Centennial Park Conservancy are proud to present The Odyssey: A Retelling, by Lisa Bachman Jones in the East Gallery of the Parthenon from June 23 through January 8. Jones is a Nashville-based artist interested in entropy and interconnectivity. Working across disciplines, she investigates the everyday through a lens of care. In preparation […]
Travel with our engaging AIA lecturer and host, archaeologist Gerry Schaus. Discover and learn about many of the most impressive archaeological monuments found anywhere in the Mediterranean, such as Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta, and Syracuse. Admire spectacular, sunlit landscapes of undulating vineyards and the Mediterranean Sea vistas. See two of the finest examples of Norman architecture: […]
Investigate southwestern Europe’s most extraordinary prehistoric caves with Prehistory expert Paul Bahn, including Lascaux IV, a new, exact reproduction of one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites ever discovered; Altamira II, a precise replica of the original that is often called the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art”; Atapuerca, the most significant early human site in […]
Thursdays, 7-9pm $ = Free 21 and over only Fighting Hand Brewing Co. has weekly trivia every Thursday, but you can join every week in October for a special round of Louisiana Archaeology questions! Teams limited to 6 members. For more information, visit www.fightinghandbrewing.com www.facebook.com/fightinghandbrewing www.instagram.com/fightinghandbrewing
To kick off Texas Archeology Month, join the Denton County Historical Commission for the Denton Dig It! Archaeology Fair at the Denton County Historical Park in Denton, Texas on Saturday October 1 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Visit the Fair’s activities located between the Taylor Log Cabin and the Denton County African American Museum […]
The Association for Washington Archaeology (AWA) East Group announces that we are resuming Spokane Archaeology Day in 2022 on the beautiful grounds of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture! As in previous years (2018-2019), we have many activities already planned, including: an atlatl toss, flintknapping, historic and precontact material analysis and site interpretation, ethnobotany […]
Join us for a special day exploring Ohio archaeology! - Bring your artifacts for identification - Meet professional archaeologists from all over Ohio - Work clay to make a pot - Use an altatl - See flint knappers in action - Get your hands dirty on a 'dig' - Tour our new exhibit 'Indigenous Wonders […]
Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red (Online Exhibit Spotlight) / Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo (Exposición en Línea)
Saturday, October 1, 11am-12pm Tuesday, October 4, 6-7pm Wednesday, October 5th, 10-11am $ = Free,Registration Required Ages 6-15 Treasure Stones: Unearth Louisiana's past at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library. Hidden in the treasure stones, you will find replicas of artifacts from Watson Brake, Poverty Point, Markville, and Melrose Plantation. Each attendee will have a treasure […]
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm $ = Free Family friendly Crying Eagle Brewing has weekly trivia every Tuesday with Keez, but you can join every week in October for a special round of Louisiana Archaeology questions! Trivia is 4 rounds of 10 questions with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Teams can be between 1 and 6 […]
Saturday, October 1, 11am-12pm Tuesday, October 4, 6-7pm Wednesday, October 5th, 10-11am $ = Free,Registration Required Ages 6-15 Treasure Stones: Unearth Louisiana's past at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library. Hidden in the treasure stones, you will find replicas of artifacts from Watson Brake, Poverty Point, Markville, and Melrose Plantation. Each attendee will have a treasure […]
Wednesdays, 7-9pm $ = Free Family and Dog Friendly Oak St Brewery has weekly trivia every Wednesday, but you can join every week in October for a special round of Louisiana Archaeology questions! Trivia includes 7 rounds, 10 questions each including 1 picture round and 1 audio round. $50, $35, and $25 brewery gift cards […]
Wednesday, October 5, 7-9pm $ = Free Family Friendly Join this special Louisiana Archaeology edition of Trivia Night with Jay Steiner! It's free to play and the winners receive acclaim and a bar tab of $25. There are 4 rounds each consisting of 10 questions. Max 6 people per team. For more information, visit: www.hideawayonlee.com
Oman’s Bronze Age, Iron Age, pre-Islamic, and Islamic sites are spectacular. This custom-designed itinerary with seasoned study leader Trevor Marchand delves into the historical monuments and cultural history of Oman, while also sampling the country’s great geographical diversity, from spectacular deserts and wadis to pristine coastlines, including a reserve for the endangered green sea turtle. […]
Thursday, October 6, 5:30-8pm $ = Free Family friendly Please join us during Homecoming Week 2022 as the ULM Museum of Natural History will begin celebrating Louisiana Archaeology Month. There will be an Archaeology Reboot Reception on Thursday, October 6th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm to reveal a new artifact exhibit that traces the history […]
Lorelei H. Corcoran, Professor of Art History; Director, Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology University of Memphis In ancient Egypt, one of the final steps in the mummification process was to equip the body with a permanent face covering that helped to protect the head and also to ritually transform the deceased into a god. […]
9:30AM-Blessing and acknowledging the first People of the land followed by stories and songs by Chumash elders Ted and Dennis Garcia. 11:00AM-The Long and Winding Road: History and Archaeology of Roosevelt Highway and the Malibu Road Wars by Ann Stansell (California State Parks). 12:00PM-Paramount Ranch Through the Ages: An Archaeologists' Perspective by Nicole Kulaga and […]
9:30AM-Blessing and acknowledging the first People of the land followed by stories and songs by Chumash elders Ted and Dennis Garcia. 11:00AM-The Long and Winding Road: History and Archaeology of Roosevelt Highway and the Malibu Road Wars by Ann Stansell (California State Parks). 12:00PM-Paramount Ranch Through the Ages: An Archaeologists' Perspective by Nicole Kulaga and […]
Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red (Online Exhibit Spotlight) / Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo (Exposición en Línea)
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 winemaking 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 hosted by the Long Island Society of the AIA. Dr. Matthew Adams of the N.Y.U Institute of Fine Arts will present on the discovery of a 5,000 year old Egyptian Brewery. The brewery was discovered in North Abydos and is believed to be the oldest brewery in the world.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE IN-PERSON MEETING, FORMERLY SCHEDULED FOR UC BERKELEY, HAD TO BE CHANGED TO A ZOOM MEETING. A registration link will be automatically sent to ARCE-NC members. Non-members may request a registration link by sending email with your name and email address to arcencZoom@gmail.com. Non-members, please send any registration requests no later than […]
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 […]
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 […]
This event is dedicated to school groups. Each class can choose one of two one-hour programs. The first programme is dedicated to the Old Stone Age (Paleolithic)- pupils learn about stone tools and try out a simulated archaeological excavation in a sandpit. The second programme is dedicated to the production of clothing in the Iron […]
Join University of Massachusetts Lowell Professor Christoph Strobel for a guided tour and learn about the history and heritage of Indigenous Peoples upon whose land the city and mills of Lowell were built, including how archaeologists have found this information. Thisfree 90 minute tour will begin at 10:00 AM at the Lowell National Historical Park […]
Tuesday, October 11, 6:30-8:30pm $ = Free Family and pet friendly Rally Cap Brewing Company hosts a special night of Louisiana Archaeology trivia! For more information, visit www.rallycapbrewing.com
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm $ = Free Family friendly Crying Eagle Brewing has weekly trivia every Tuesday with Keez, but you can join every week in October for a special round of Louisiana Archaeology questions! Trivia is 4 rounds of 10 questions with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Teams can be between 1 and 6 […]
Welcoming the International Archaeology Day 2022, October 15, We will perform the event at ToungeLa'Yat Education Gathering Group- EGG Academy in Kawt Kadee Village of Hpa-an Township , Karen State of Myanmar on 12 October 2022 ( Wednesday). The name of Title is " Awareness on Archaeological Heritages of caves in Hpa -an" This event […]
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 […]
Professor Elspeth Dusinberre will present her current work on the spectacular burial tumuli at Gordion (Turkey), the capital of ancient Phrygia and seat of the legendary (but historical) King Midas of the Golden Touch. This talk will consider material ranging from ca. 850-525 BCE. It will begin with Gordion’s oldest burial tumuli and look at […]
This fascinating itinerary features all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Travel and learn with study leader/guide and archaeologist Nejib ben Lazreg and up to 16 guests. Visit ALL seven of Tunisia’s cultural World Heritage Sites. Explore fabled Carthage, including the Antonine Baths and the cisterns. Spend three full days in and […]
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 your AIA lecturer and host, expert local guides, and a professional tour manager to handle all of the logistics. In October the weather is typically perfect, and you will enjoy […]
Thursday, October 13 - Sunday, October 16 $ = Free This event is better suited for older youths or adults. The ICAS4 continues the tradition of previous international salt congresses in Romania, Los Cabos (Mexico), and Vitoria-Gasteiz (Basque Country, Spain), bringing researchers together to present their research and discuss people’s use of salt. The thematic […]
Archaeology lets us explore what it means to be human, but the field is shaped by those who get to participate. In this 90-minute panel discussion, five Black archaeologists will discuss their experience navigating this historically white field and the importance of community engagement, capacity building, and promoting a more inclusive space.
This is the Fourth Annual Missouri Egyptological Symposium, and this year we are holding it at the Washington University in St. Louis. New this year, we will host our first keynote lecture: Dr. Rita Lucarelli (Associate Professor of Egyptology, University of California, Berkeley) will give a talk the Friday before the symposium (Oct. 14). on […]
Come with us to celebrate the festival of archeology and the joy of discovering our ancient past! Children and adult visitors can expect a weekend full of activities, which our museum has prepared for you in two places. At the Mikulov castle, you will get to know Celtic culture through the exhibition Celts under Pálava […]
The University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Classics, Archaeology, and Religion (CAR) and the Museum of Art and Archaeology will be hosting an event in Ellis Library (Room 114A) to celebrate International Archaeology Day. Graduate students from CAR will be giving talks about their excavation experiences.
Celebrate International Archaeology Day at Auburn Valley State Park with a day of trail-side encounters with the valley's past. Join us for a day of explorations, events, and attractions. Every October the AIA (Archaeological Institute of America) and archaeological organizations around the world present archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests. […]
Webinar on " molecular genetic and artificial intelligence tools in Paleontology" to staff of NITC on International Archaeology Day. Co-ordinator: Prof. Prem raj Pushpakaran NIT Calicut, India https://worldarchitecture.org/profiles/gfhvm/prof-prem-raj-pushpakaran-profile-page.html
Saturday, October 15, 8:30am-12:30pm $ = Free Family friendly Members from the Acadiana Chapter of the Louisiana Archaeological Society and staff from the Division of Archaeology will share information about Louisiana Archaeology for International Archaeology Day. We hope to engage the community with resources and activities to let everyone know all the exciting projects happening […]
Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red (Online Exhibit Spotlight) / Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo (Exposición en Línea)
Grab a trowel, hop into the trench, and join archaeology professors and students from SUNY Brockport as we uncover the story of a 19th century homestead located at the Nature Center. Did it burn down or collapse? Where was the kitchen? Whose bones and teeth are found in the yard? Help us piece together the […]
For the fourth consecutive year, ASCSA Corinth Excavations is organizing in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Corinthia an educational and family program in celebration of International Archaeology Day. We welcome you to the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth on October 16th at 11:00 AM to learn about vase painting and vase making […]
Conservation and print pattern field school will be organized in Medieval Agsu city State Historical-Cultural Reserve within Earth Science Week on occasion of International Archaeology Day. Field school will focus on convservation methods and analyses, conservation state and research of archaeological finds, stoneware and ceramics. The school wіll fеаturе іnfоrmаtіvе ѕеѕѕіоnѕ, sitе tоurѕ, аrtіfасt dіѕрlауѕ, […]
Explore the wonders of tropical Indochina on our luxurious tour of Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Mekong River. Begin with two nights in Ho Chi Minh City (still known by many as Saigon), a busy and dynamic metropolis that exudes energy and buzzes with activity. Then embark on a seven-night Mekong River cruise aboard the beautiful […]
International Archaeology marked on 17 October in the archaeological park near the Museum of Peja , led by PhD. c.Sefer Lajqi - archaeologist, with the activity simulating "Young Archaeologists " with students of the primary school Lidhja e Prizrenit,
In the archaeological park near the Museum of Peja, the archaeology sector marked the International Day of Archaeology, led by PhD.Candidate Sefer Lajqi - archaeologist, with a simulation activity "Young Archaeologists" with students of the elementary school in Peja League of Prizren,
Monday, October 17, 6-7:30pm $ = Free Family friendly Dr. Diana Greenlee, Station Archaeologist at Poverty Point World Heritage Site, will give a presentation at 6:30pm entitled "What Lies Beneath the Surface: Current Research at Poverty Point WHS" in the History Center Meeting Room. To register, visit: https://www.bossierlibrary.org/event/poverty-point-world-heritage-site-dr-diana-greenlee
Trivia w/ Keez at Crying Eagle Brewing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm $ = Free Family friendly Crying Eagle Brewing has weekly trivia every Tuesday with Keez, but you can join every week in October for a special round of Louisiana Archaeology questions! Trivia is 4 rounds of 10 questions with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. […]
Tuesday, October 18, 3-6:30pm $ = Free Wayne Abercrombie, retired contract archaeologist, will be available from 3-5pm to look at artifacts that people bring in for identification. At 5pm Wayne will present a lecture on his archeological work in Crete. Hosted by the Archaeology Research Center at the Union Museum of History and Art. For […]
Lecture by Dr. Shayla Monroe, UC, Santa Barbara; DC Society Annual African Archaeology Lecture, hosted by Howard University In honor of 2022 International Archaeology Day
Wednesdays, 7-9pm $ = Free Family and Dog Friendly Oak St Brewery has weekly trivia every Wednesday, but you can join every week in October for a special round of Louisiana Archaeology questions! Trivia includes 7 rounds, 10 questions each including 1 picture round and 1 audio round. $50, $35, and $25 brewery gift cards […]
Richard M. Leventhal, Professor, Department of Anthropology and Executive Director, Penn Cultural Heritage Center, Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania The story of Maya culture as a once-great civilization that built towering pyramids in the jungles of Central America was developed and popularized by national governments, anthropologists, and archaeologists. Previously unable to control the story of […]
The Galleon Santo Cristo de Burgos left the Philippine Islands for the Port of Acapulco in New Spain (Mexico) in July 1693, loaded with Asian luxury goods of silk, fine cottons, porcelain, spices, art, and beeswax, in large blocks and candles. The ship, undermanned and with an inexperienced captain, somehow went hundreds of miles off […]
Dr. Waterman (Associate Professor of Biology, Mt. Mercy University) is the 2020 recipient of the AIA Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship and is excited to present her research to our society. Please join us as she enlightens us about the Portuguese Estremadura’s Late Neolithic through Early Bronze Age (c.3500-1500 BCE) periods. Large fortified coastal and interior […]
Join us to explore storied Athens and its celebrated ancient monuments before flying to legendary Crete, Greece’s largest island and the place that gave rise to Europe’s first advanced civilization. After visiting fascinating sites and museums in and around Heraklion, we will embark the lovely Callisto, which is akin to a private yacht rather than […]
To celebrate International Archaeology Day, the Save Cultural Heritage Group has decided to launch the new format ArchTalk to bring together people from various fields and disciplines related to archaeology and cultural heritage, and to have them share insights in their research as well as their work experience. Theme 1: Post-Pandemic Archaeology? This theme will […]
Friday, October 21, 4-5pm $ = Free Family friendly Join us at Carnegie Memorial Library to celebrate Louisiana Archaeology Month! Children will learn local history as they create Poverty Point Objects, which archaeologists believe Poverty Point people used as cooking stones. For more information, visit: https://calcasieulibrary.org/
On October 22, 2022, the Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society and the Nashville Parthenon are teaming up to join hundreds of archaeological organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day and the Tennessee STEAM Festival. Stop by activity stations from 9 AM - 12 PM and join free Exterior Architecture Tours at 10 AM […]
Saturday, October 22nd, 9:30am-3pm $ = $4 park admission fee, visitors 3 and under and 62 and older admitted free. Family friendly Visitors to Poverty Point World Heritage Site are invited to take part in ranger-led demonstrations on Saturday, October 22nd. Rangers will be using an atlatl (spear-thrower) to launch throwing spears or darts at […]
To celebrate International Archaeology Day, join the AIA Narragansett Society for a fun Saturday full of archaeological activities! - In Rhode Island Hall on the Main Green of Brown University, come see ancient coins from Greece and Rome up close! Touch ancient animal bones! Examine and draw Persian and Roman ceramics, prehistoric tools, precious metals, […]
Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red (Online Exhibit Spotlight) / Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo (Exposición en Línea)
The Center for Ecological Education of the Liberec Region and Bohemian Paradise House of Nature, in cooperation with other partners, prepared a field excursion to the archeology of one of the most valuable and attractive localities of the PLA Český raj - the prehistoric settlement and hillfort "Hrada a Klamorna". In the High Middle Ages, […]
The Center for Ecological Education of the Liberec Region, The Bohemian Paradise House of Nature, together with other partners, invite you to an archeological excursion to one of the most naturally valuable and attractive localities of the Český Ráj PLA - to the settlement and hillfort "Hrada and Klamorna na Mužském". The heritage-protected area is […]
Join us for a free virtual talk on Sunday, October 23, at 11 AM Central. This Virtual Symposium is free and open to the public. ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM: Ancient Greece was a vibrant and colorful place. Join Dr. Martens for a look at archaeological evidence from Greece that shows the color used on ancient objects […]
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm $ = Free Family friendly Crying Eagle Brewing has weekly trivia every Tuesday with Keez, but you can join every week in October for a special round of Louisiana Archaeology questions! Trivia is 4 rounds of 10 questions with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Teams can be between 1 and 6 […]
Those involved in any archaeological project know that for every hour spent excavating a site, many more must be dedicated to post-excavation. One must rationalise, analyse and interpret data that were gathered in the course of the project. Experts are brought in, students offered research opportunities and all information gathered placed in a database. However, […]
Trivia at Fighting Hand Brewing Company Thursdays, 7-9pm $ = Free 21 and over only Fighting Hand Brewing Co. has weekly trivia every Thursday, but you can join every week in October for a special round of Louisiana Archaeology questions! Teams limited to 6 members. For more information, visit www.fightinghandbrewing.com www.facebook.com/fightinghandbrewing www.instagram.com/fightinghandbrewing
The theme of this year’s program centers around archaeology as a tool for discovering a pathway to the past. Archaeologists have identified physical pathways such as Indigenous foot paths, portages, and trade routes but there are also the pathways archaeology can offer in enriching, and sometimes correcting narratives of the past. Pennsylvania’s landscape of rolling […]
Saturday, October 29, 9am-4pm $ = Free Family Friendly Would you like to learn more about the history of Lafayette through archaeology? Join us for a day of shovel testing and artifact screening as we dig deeper into the Freetown National Historic District at Maison Creole de Freetown! These investigations hope to provide artifacts for […]
Saturday, October 29, 9am-6pm $ = Free Family Friendly An opening ceremony will be conducted at 930am followed by the opportunity to see family history booths, listen to period music, or enjoy historic children's games/toys. Lunch will be provided. Self-guided tours to historic homesteads and cemeteries are optional in the afternoon. Archaeologists will be on-hand […]
Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red (Online Exhibit Spotlight) / Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo (Exposición en Línea)
Saturday, October 29, 10am-4pm Sunday, October 30, 10am-4pm $ = $5 grounds fee Family Friendly Visit Audubon State Historic Site and step into the American Revolutionary War! Explore Louisiana’s role in the revolution and the 243rd Anniversary of the siege and battle for Baton Rouge through Living History Demonstrations. Special activities include militia drills throughout […]
In this lecture, Professor Ed Henry will discuss the monumental earthen architecture present at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park (PMSAP) in West Tennessee, which features prominently in the archaeology of the American Midsouth. However, the Johnston and Elijah Bray mound sites, situated west and east of PMSAP respectively, are considered the anchors in defining the […]
Dr. Tara Prakash (College of Charleston) will discuss "The Ancient Egyptian Prisoner Statues: Depictions of Pharaoh's Triumph" on November 3, 2022, at 7:00 pm. Please join us to learn more about these fascinating artifacts and their archaeological contexts. The lecture will take place at Harbor Walk (360 Concord St., West building, room 217), the temporary […]
Please join the Baltimore AIA society for our first in-person talk since 2020! Dr. Catherine Popovici (The Johns Hopkins University) will speak about "Binding City, Sculpting Politics: Artistic Interventions in Classic Maya Landscapes" on Friday, November 4 at 5 pm ET. The talk will be streamed on Zoom but not recorded. Email akoch@towson.edu for Zoom […]
ZOOM lecture "Roman/Byzantine ruins at Gadara in Jordan" by Sufyan al-Karaimeh (University of Leiden - Netherlands) Room opens at 12:45 and lecture promptly starts at 1 PM. Sign in at 12:45, please... More Zoom events are listed here on the St. Louis Society webpage.