Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology. The Maxey House will have two free outdoor exhibits that can be seen by visitors throughout the entire month: 1) The first […]
Please join us for an in-person screening and informal discussion of the Archaeology Hour talk by Tate Paulette (North Carolina State University). The inhabitants of the "land between rivers" (Mesopotamia) -- today known as the Tigris and Euphrates rivers -- experimented with many "firsts"... from urbanism to kingship to formalized systems of cuneiform writing. They […]
Dr. Aldenderfer will examine how past mountain peoples adapted to shifting climates, asking whether their strategies can inform those living in highland environments today. Drawing on archaeological evidence from regions such as the Alps, Andes, and Himalayas, he will discuss human resilience and vulnerability in the face of glacier retreat, variable precipitation, biodiversity loss, and […]
Dr. Aldenderfer will examine how past mountain peoples adapted to shifting climates, asking whether their strategies can inform those living in highland environments today. Drawing on archaeological evidence from regions such as the Alps, Andes, and Himalayas, he will discuss human resilience and vulnerability in the face of glacier retreat, variable precipitation, biodiversity loss, and […]
The Spokane Society, along with other archaeological organizations, will welcome the public at booths on the grounds of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Activities will be available for all ages.
Join us for a day of archaeological investigations at Fort Brewerton. Following a successful ground penetrating radar and magnetometer survey in the spring, we can now use this new data to give us more confidence in finding the remains of the north wall of blockhouse # 4. Previous excavations in this area over the last […]
Meet members of the Rochester Society of the Archaeological Institute of America for hands-on family activities including a mini-dig, arts and crafts, and play-doh, and have a chance to check out archaeology books, magazines, and real and reproduction artifacts!
Despite more than 100 years of archaeological research on the North Coast of Peru, very little is known about the transition from the so-called Moche society into the Chimu empire. […]
We will conduct (simulated) archaeological excavations with primary school students, dividing them into five groups: Archaeologist, Restorer, Conservator, Documentarian, and Repository Recorder. The activity will be held in the Archaeological […]
We will conduct (simulated) archaeological excavations with primary school students, dividing them into five groups: Archaeologist, Restorer, Conservator, Documentarian, and Repository Recorder. The activity will be held in the Archaeological […]
Join Camp Nelson National Monument on October 11 from 10am-12:30pm for a fun filled day of family activities and learning! Learn about archeological excavations through our Dig in a box, analyze an artifact, go on a museum scavenger hunt, and learn about the park’s many cultural resources.
Archaeology Day at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex is an all-ages day of hands-on activities and demonstrations. Visitors get the chance to learn about past peoples from professional archaeologists, view […]
Play the new Archaeology Day Game at Penn Hills Library (1037 Stotler Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235). Fun for kids of all ages! This game involves a treasure hunt, teamwork, putting […]
To celebrate the occasion of the International Archaeology Day, the Museum of History in Mohelnice has organized a program for schools, kindergartens, families with children, and other interested parties. Visitors […]
International Archaeology Day 2025 and UW Classics Ridgway Lecture. Presenter: Dr. Thomas Faucher (Centre d'Études Alexandrines) For three decades, the Centre d’Études Alexandrines has reshaped our understanding of Alexandria, moving […]
Wednesday, October 15, 6:00–7:00 pm ET, Advance registration recommended for online and in-person attendance Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA Speaker: Lawrence M. Berman is John F. Cogan, […]
To celebrate the occasion of the International Archaeology Day, the Museum of History in Šumperk has organized a program for schools, kindergartens, families with children, and other interested parties. Visitors […]
New evidence on how Jerusalem became a holy city will be explored in this presentation by MBAS Secretary Gordon Govier. An enigmatic news release early in 2025 sparked an investigation […]
Lecture by Matthew Reeves, Director of Archaeology at James Madison's Montpelier. Celebration of Virginia Archaeology Month and International Archaeology Day.
Join us in celebrating the International Archaeology Day on October 18th, 2025 with a special online event at the Archaeological Institute of America and Archaeological Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia. As part of the celebration, we are premiering a short video featuring five archaeological excavations carried out across Macedonia in 2025. Each segment […]
Join National Park Service Archaeologist Dan Zoto for a guided walk of the Nauset Marsh Trail to learn about the archaeology, geology, and history of the Nauset estuary. The program […]
In the cult of the ancient goddess Hathor, many important rites of based in the performance of dance and music. These dances were performed by (primarily) women in professional dance troupes called khener. In such rituals the power of music and movement were harnessed to transport the worshipper into an ecstatic encounter with the Divine. […]
Saturday, October 18th is International Archaeology Day, and the Frontier Culture Museum is offering archaeological activities all day! But just what is archaeology and why are we talking about it at a living history museum? Archaeology is the study of patterns of material culture, the tangible things that people made and used. Things that are […]
Medzinárodný archeologický deň vznikol ako aktivita archeológov v Spojených štátoch amerických v roku 2011. Koná sa od vtedy každoročne tretiu sobotu v októbri. SNM – Archeologické múzeum je súčasťou Medzinárodného archeologického dňa od roku 2017. Organizáciou tohto špecializovaného dňa u nás, sa usilujeme zvýšiť povedomie o archeológii, spropagovať tento odbor u verejnosti a dostať do […]
Celebrate International Archaeology Day at Red Rocks Park! On Saturday, October 18th, from 8:30-1:30 pm, join us at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (Lower South Lot 2) for International Archaeology […]
Celebrate International Archaeology Day at Red Rocks Park! On Saturday, October 18th, from 8:30-1:30 pm, join us at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (Lower South Lot 2) for International Archaeology […]
On October 18, 2025, 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. Museum visitors at this archaeology fair event will view two special exhibits, Goddess In Progress in the East Gallery […]
The exhibition Romans and Germans in the Region under Pálava introduces visitors to the rich history of this area, where the powerful Roman Empire came into contact with Germanic tribes. […]
Join us for a free virtual talk on disability in the ancient Greek world by archaeologist Dr. Debby Sneed! Registration required, sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O8raQJkFQsWst1fkyuhxVg#/registration Dr. Sneed will preview a soon-to-be published article with new research on a female statue of a dwarf, found on the Acropolis. She will introduce us to the study of […]
1. The guided tour of the Clark Bonsai Museum exhibits in a beautiful garden. Contained plants are an ancient tradition found in several cultures, related to medicinal, culinary, religious and artistic practices. Miniature trees, called bonsai, are related to Japanese, Chinese, and East Asian cultures. They are living artifacts and artworks, made to look ancient, […]
This talk will explore the archaeology of Glencoe, among Scotland's most famous and iconic glens, home to the MacDonald clan and setting for the Glencoe Massacre of 1692. Based on […]
This talk will explore the archaeology of Glencoe, among Scotland's most famous and iconic glens, home to the MacDonald clan and setting for the Glencoe Massacre of 1692. Based on […]
Matt Notarian (Hiram College) will introduce us to the Sentinum City Archaeological Research Project (SCARP), a recently launched collaboration based in Sassoferrato, Italy, involving Hiram College, the Kansas City Art […]
About the lecture: The Lumbee Tribe, one of the largest tribes in the US, has a rich history in the Carolinas, yet a recent executive memorandum from President Trump has […]
Dr. Nicholas R. Brown, a postdoctoral fellow in Egyptology at Yale University and director of excavations at the ancient site of Deir el-Ballas, will explore what the archaeological record reveals […]
To celebrate International Archaeology Day, the History Program at La Salle University (Canoas, Brazil) will host a session dedicated to reflecting on Archaeology in Brazil. The event will feature Professor […]
Neolithic chambered tombs are some of the oldest and most iconic monuments found in Scotland. Dating back almost 6,000 years, these stone monuments were build to hold the remains of […]
Dr. Michael Thomas, co-director of the Oplontis Project since 2005, has focused his research on two sites at ancient Oplontis: Villa A, a monumental seaside residence, and “Villa” B, a […]
A lecture co-sponsored by Tulane University's Department of Classical Studies & the New Orleans Society of the AIA Dr. Allison Sterrett-Krause, College of Charleston (SC) will lecture on Roman glass […]
The Archaeological Institute of America- Dayton Society, Miami University Department of History, and the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University present the Archaeological Institute of America's Peter H. von Blanckenhagen Memorial Lecture by Dr. Lillian Joyce, Associate Professor of Art History at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Most people are […]
Archaeology Day Presented by The Department of History, Classics, and Religion and the Department of Anthropology, in collaboration with the Archaeological Institute of America. Generous funding for this event is also provided by the Kule Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Alberta October 25, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Tory/Business Atrium, […]
Experiment with 19th-century pottery slip designs, like marbling and dendritic patterns, and apply your own temporary tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramic. Take part in this free, walk-in activity between 12 and 4 p.m. at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. While supplies last. This event coincides with the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Art Safari, […]
This is the inaugural meeting of a new archaeology-focused book club sponsored by the Spokane chapter. We will likely meet monthly to discuss archeological news, books and to socialize among local archaeology enthusiasts.
Monday Oct. 27, 5:00 – 6:00, Johns Hopkins Homewood campus, Room TBA Jodi Magness Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism Department of Religious Studies, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls In 1946-1947, the first Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by accident […]
The Archaeology Committee is honored to welcome Ambassador von Uexküll, Sweden’s Deputy Representative to the United Nations, to our International Archaeology Day Celebration, exploring how trade has shaped integration, prosperity, and identity in Sweden and across the Baltic Sea region. From Viking voyages to Hanseatic dominance, commerce has long connected cultures around the Baltic and […]
Recent survey of a tract of public land on Lake Pithlachocco in Alachua County, Florida revealed an 8,000-year record of horizontal stratigraphy extending 500m from and 5m above the modern lake shore. The first half of this record reflects the mid-Holocene expansion of surface water regionally, but the second half reflects a regime of low-frequency, […]
The Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures currently houses the Edward Gans Collection of Seals, comprising almost seven hundred seals and seal-related objects from a variety of periods, extending from the Neolithic Middle East to Post-classical Mesoamerica. Since 2023, a new team of Berkeley scholars has been working on the collection to prepare it […]
Please join us to hear a talk by Leah Bonstead and Scott Hall, archaeologists with the Walla Walla district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Preservation and exploration of local and regional histories is a critical and often overlooked responsibility of federal organizations. At USACE, archaeologists are dedicated to the ethical stewardship of […]
Why does the Gospel of Matthew prefer a different word for burials, taphoi, than the other New Testament gospels? And why does Matthew consistently revise his sources to describe Jesus’s burial as costly? Matthew emphasizes that Jesus was anointed with expensive spices and buried in a rich patron’s new tomb, which makes it appear as […]