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Get to Know the Athens Society in Georgia

April 27, 2021

The Athens Society in Athens, GA is small but mighty! During the pandemic, they’ve partnered with the Washington D.C. Society to share virtual lectures put on through the National Lecture Program. Athens Society members and University of Georgia students (where the Society is based) have benefited from this collaboration. Society President Prof. Ervan Garrison offers […]

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Aaron Theis honored as the 2021 Life Saver Award Winner

April 26, 2021

This year, we had the pleasure of bestowing the 2021 Life Saver Award on Aaron Theis of the Denver Society. We wanted to get to know Aaron better so we asked him a few questions. We hope you enjoy reading his responses as much as we did! What interests you about archaeology?I was always attracted […]

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RPA Call for Proposals for Dating Grants Extended Deadline

April 21, 2021

The Register of Professional Archaeologists Call for Proposals for Dating Grants extended deadline is coming up at 5 pm EST on Monday, April 30, 2021. The Register recognizes that the global COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for archaeological research and cultural resource management. Thus, they are offering five $1,000 grants to support individuals and entities seeking professional […]

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Build Your Own Parthenon Winners

April 16, 2021

After a highly successful debut in 2020, the AIA’s Build Your Own Monument competition returned in 2021.  For the first week of the competition, we challenged participants to replicate the world-renowned Parthenon.  Eighteen  enthusiastic architects submitted their entries to three categories—Youth (K-12)—13 entries, Families—2 entries, and Adults—3 entries.  The fantastic creations featured a variety of […]

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Nancy Wilkie Celebration of Life

April 16, 2021

On Saturday, April 24th at 3PM CDT, the family of Nancy Wilkie will be hosting a celebration of her life via zoom. Nancy’s husband, Craig, and several of her family, friends, and former colleagues will speak. Nancy passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Nancy Wilkie served as the president of the AIA from 2000 […]

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AJA Editor In Chief Announcement

March 30, 2021

The Archaeological Institute of America is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Emma Blake and Dr. Robert Schon as the next joint Editors-in-Chief of the American Journal of Archaeology (AJA). Dr. Blake, Associate Professor in the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona, is the codirector of the Arizona Sicily Project and a […]

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AIA Launches #BuildYourOwnMonument 2021 Competition!

March 30, 2021

As the pandemic grinds on, the Archaeological Institute of America is launching its second Build Your Own Monument (BYOM) competition.  Last year’s inaugural BYOM contest, originally slated to kick off in the fall in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary of International Archaeology Day, was moved up to the spring to provide an outlet for creative energies […]

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Member Spotlight: Jeffrey Lamia

March 29, 2021

Dr. Jeffrey Lamia has been a longtime friend of the AIA. He’s served in both national and local capacities as a former General Trustee and Treasurer on the AIA Governing Board and current President of the New York City Society. In 2008, he was recognized for his service and steadfast commitment to the mission of […]

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Nashville Society Proves that Archaeology Perseveres Despite Pandemic

March 25, 2021

In the spring of 2020, the Nashville Society received an AIA Society Outreach Grant for an educational program at the Nashville Parthenon. The event took place in celebration of International Archaeology Day 2020 and promoted public understanding and appreciation of all aspects of archaeology. Katie Petrole, Director of Education at the Nashville Parthenon, describes the […]

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Dr. Bogucki Answered Your Questions from the Holton Lecture

March 22, 2021

On Tuesday, March 2, Dr. Peter Bogucki gave the inaugural Felicia A. Holton Lecture with a talked entitled, “Meet the Barbarians.” The event was so popular that, to date, it is our highest attended virtual event! Given its popularity, Dr. Bogucki wasn’t able to answer all of your questions in real time. However, after the […]

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Open Call: Fulbright Specialist Program Archaeology Project

March 19, 2021

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In Memoriam: George Bass

March 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that we share the news of George Bass’ passing, and offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.  George passed away on March 2, 2021, in College Station, Texas. George F. Bass was well known to many as a pioneer in the field of nautical archaeology.  Fascinated with […]

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