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Archaeology Abridged – Short Lectures – News

September 18, 2020

Join us for these short, thirty-minute talks featuring different archaeologists discussing a variety of archaeological topics. The talks are free, but registration is required. Most lectures will be recorded and available via the links below. For information about Archaeology Abridged Premium, click here. Upcoming Lectures Heather McKillop Discovery! Ancient Maya Wooden Buildings underwater in Belize […]

COVID-19 and the Key Role of the Humanities and Social Sciences in the United States

August 18, 2020

The AIA is pleased to share an important statement on behalf of the humanities and social sciences in institutions of American higher education. The statement below, with the AIA as one of the signatories, was released on August 13, 2020. Consider the spread of COVID-19, global environmental degradation, and the deep divisions around race in this country. […]

Zominthos 2020: Week 5

August 14, 2020

Finds uncovered at an altar in the north sanctuary this week included many golden pieces in ashes, probably the remains of an idol.

Zominthos 2020: Week 4

August 7, 2020

The main aim this week was to uncover the path or staircase leading from the foot of the hill to the north main entrance.

AIA Webinars: Critical Conversations on Race, Teaching, and Antiquity

August 3, 2020

The AIA is pleased to announce a series of three webinars addressing issues of race, diversity and inclusion in teaching archaeology, classics, ancient history, museums, and cultural heritage. The webinars aim to provide concrete strategies for educators to incorporate new approaches and resources that promote inclusivity in courses on the ancient Mediterranean. The webinars are […]

Jodensavanne 2020: Sherds with a Story

July 30, 2020

Ceramic sherds dating to the colonial period were collected at Jodensavanne, Suriname.

Jodensavanne 2020: Conservation of Colonial Metal Artefacts

July 29, 2020

Nails found during excavations at Jodensavanne helped learn about the types of buildings that once stood in the old village.

Jodensavanne 2020: Remote Sensing

July 28, 2020

Research on discovering Jodensavanne’s settlement pattern through remote sensing, namely aerial photography and electrical resistivity

Zominthos 2020: Week 3

July 28, 2020

In the third week of Zominthos Project, we continued the excavation of the rooms in the North Complex.

Zominthos 2020: Week 2

July 24, 2020

Excavation highlights this second week include starting a new room with a paved floor in excellent condition.

Spring 2020 Society Outreach Grant Winners

July 21, 2020

Akron-Kent: Arch-KID-ology The Akron-Kent Society is embracing digital learning and designing an educational program to introduce older students in grades 3-8 to the excitement of experimental archaeology via a one-hour live streamed class. During the livestream, two experts in experimental archaeology at Kent State University (Dr. Metin Eren and Dr. Michelle Bebber) will give students […]

The American Journal of Archaeology has a New Managing Editor

July 20, 2020

The Archaeological Institute of America is delighted to announce that Margaret “Meg” Sneeringer has joined the staff of the American Journal of Archaeology as its new Managing Editor.

Zominthos 2020: Week 1

July 14, 2020

Despite the difficulties due to Covid-19, we made the decision to continue excavations at Zominthos this summer.

AIA Joins with Numerous Learned Societies in a Letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding Its Decision to End Visa Exemptions for International Students

July 8, 2020

The AIA has joined with more than thirty members of the American Council of Learned Societies to send a letter to Matthew T. Albence, the deputy director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

IAD Collaborators on What Works Online and What Doesn’t

July 6, 2020

On June 18, the AIA hosted its second themed online session for IAD Collaborating Organizations, with twenty-eight participants attending a Zoom session on “What Works Online, What Doesn’t.”

Announcement of Virtual Meeting

June 25, 2020

After extensive research and discussion, AIA and SCS staff and officers have decided that the January 2021 Joint Annual Meeting scheduled to take place from January 7-10 in Chicago will now be a virtual event.

In Memoriam: Robert H. Dyson, Jr.

June 18, 2020

The AIA is sad to share news of the passing of Dr. Robert Harris Dyson, Jr. We offer our sincere condolences to his colleagues, former students, and friends.

AIA Hosts First Themed IAD Listening Session

June 17, 2020

On Wednesday June 10th, the Archaeological Institute of America hosted its first themed online listening session for International Archaeology Day Collaborating Organizations—Keeping Things Hands-on at Home: Creating Kits. Hosted by AIA Programs Staff Ben Thomas and Meredith Langlitz, the session was the first in a series of programs created for IAD collaborators to network and […]

Initial Slate for Election – 2021

June 16, 2020

The Nominating Committee has submitted its initial slate for election. The Nominating Committee consists of Derek Counts, Deborah Arnold, Barbara Meyer, Thomas Morton, J. Theodore Peña, and Robert Rothberg. AIA members are encouraged to submit additional suggestions for consideration by September 1, 2020. More information regarding recommending candidates to the Governing Board can be found […]

AIA Welcomes New Director of Development

June 10, 2020

The AIA is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Bailey as its new Director of Development. Liz has over 10 years of professional fundraising experience having worked in front line fundraising roles with Special Olympics, Methodist Health System, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In her most recent role with Beth Israel Lahey Health, Liz planned, designed, implemented, and tracked a comprehensive multi-channel […]

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