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New Orleans: Can You Dig It? Archaeology Fair

December 22, 2025

On November 8th, the New Orleans Society of the AIA hosted a Society Outreach Event in collaboration with several other local organizations, including the Louisiana Archaeological Society, West Baton Rouge Museum, local schools, and more. The event was titled “Can You Dig It? A Public Archaeology Fair.” Nathalie Roy from Glasgow Middle School and Josetta […]

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Field School Scholar Spotlight: Wesley Smail

December 22, 2025

16 students received AIA Field School Scholarships in 2025. Made possible through the Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarships and the newly established American School of Prehistoric Research Scholarships and Laura Obolensky Scholarships, these awards support emerging archaeologists as they gain hands-on experience at sites across the globe. Stay tuned as we highlight their […]

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Field School Scholar Spotlight: Alexandria Crosby

December 18, 2025

16 students received AIA Field School Scholarships in 2025. Made possible through the Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarships and the newly established American School of Prehistoric Research Scholarships and Laura Obolensky Scholarships, these awards support emerging archaeologists as they gain hands-on experience at sites across the globe. Stay tuned as we highlight their […]

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2026 AIA Awards Spotlight – Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award

December 11, 2025

Congratulations to all the individuals, projects, and publications honored with AIA Awards! These outstanding contributors to our field will be formally celebrated at the 2026 AIA Awards Ceremony during the 127th Annual Meeting. We’ve reached out to this year’s winners to learn more about the discoveries that drove their projects, the experiences that shaped their […]

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Discover the Griffin Warrior of Pylos at the 2026 Annual Meeting

December 9, 2025

Join us in-person on January 7, 2026 at 6pm PT/ 8pm CT/ 9pm ET for the 2026 Annual Meeting Public Lecture: “The Griffin Warrior of Pylos: Ten Years On” presented by Jack Davis and Sharon Stocker Lecture Synopsis: Jack Davis and Sharon Stocker are co-investigators of the grave of the Griffin Warrior in Pylos, in […]

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2026 AIA Awards Spotlight – Felicia A. Holton Book Award

December 9, 2025

Congratulations to all the individuals, projects, and publications honored with AIA Awards! These outstanding contributors to our field will be formally celebrated at the 2026 AIA Awards Ceremony during the 127th Annual Meeting. We’ve reached out to this year’s winners to learn more about the discoveries that drove their projects, the experiences that shaped their […]

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2026 AIA Awards Spotlight – James R. Wiseman Book Award

December 4, 2025

Congratulations to all the individuals, projects, and publications honored with AIA Awards! These outstanding contributors to our field will be formally celebrated at the 2026 AIA Awards Ceremony during the 127th Annual Meeting. We’ve reached out to this year’s winners to learn more about the discoveries that drove their projects, the experiences that shaped their […]

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2026 AIA Awards Spotlight – Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports

December 4, 2025

Congratulations to all the individuals, projects, and publications honored with AIA Awards! These outstanding contributors to our field will be formally celebrated at the 2026 AIA Awards Ceremony during the 127th Annual Meeting. We’ve reached out to this year’s winners to learn more about the discoveries that drove their projects, the experiences that shaped their […]

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2026 AIA Awards Spotlight – Outstanding Public Service Award

December 4, 2025

Congratulations to all the individuals, projects, and publications honored with AIA Awards! These outstanding contributors to our field will be formally celebrated at the 2026 AIA Awards Ceremony during the 127th Annual Meeting. We’ve reached out to this year’s winners to learn more about the discoveries that drove their projects, the experiences that shaped their […]

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2026 AIA Awards Spotlight – AIA-«Telestes» Award for Material Culture Research in Ancient Music and Dance

December 4, 2025

Congratulations to all the individuals, projects, and publications honored with AIA Awards! These outstanding contributors to our field will be formally celebrated at the 2026 AIA Awards Ceremony during the 127th Annual Meeting. We’ve reached out to this year’s winners to learn more about the discoveries that drove their projects, the experiences that shaped their […]

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Worcester: Making Jewelry with Zahra Almajidi

December 4, 2025

On November 16th, the Worcester Society of the AIA hosted a Society Outreach Event in collaboration with the Islamic Society of Greater Worcester and the College of the Holy Cross. The event was titled “Pattern-making for the Design of Jewelry and Other Items (with Zahra Almajidi).” The event was organized by Elizabeth Knott, Abdullah Kazi, […]

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Archaeology Resources, Pathways, and Impact Fair at AIA Annual Meeting

November 25, 2025

Join us in San Francisco on Thursday, January 8 from 12-2 for an Archaeology Resources, Pathways, and Impact Fair! Sponsored by the Research and Academic Affairs Committee, this round-table style fair will provide information and access to a variety of archaeological and educational resources and career and research pathways. A great variety of organizations, groups, […]

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Announcing the AIA’s 2026 Award Winners

November 25, 2025

The Archaeological Institute of America would like to congratulate the following individuals, projects, and publications for the exemplifying contributions they make to the field of archaeology. They will be formally recognized at the AIA Awards Ceremony, which will take place during the 2026 Annual Meeting on Friday, January 9 at 7:30 PM (PST) at the Hilton San […]

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International Archaeology Day at the National Arts Club: Trade and Cultural Connections in the Baltic

November 19, 2025

The National Arts Club celebrated International Archaeology Day with a special presentation by Ambassador Andreas von Uexküll, Sweden’s Deputy Representative to the United Nations. Ambassador von Uexküll explored 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, […]

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Exploring 8,000 Years of Water History: IAD at the AIA-Gainesville Society

November 19, 2025

The AIA-Gainesville Society celebrated International Archaeology Day with a special Lecture and Lunch with the Lecturer event at the University of Florida. This activity was part of a focused effort to engage more directly with faculty and graduate students on campus. The highlight of the event was a lecture by Kenneth Sassaman, titled “Water Histories: […]

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Archaeology Day at the University of Alberta: A Day of Hands-On History

November 19, 2025

Archaeology Day at the University of Alberta, hosted by the AIA-Edmonton Society, was full of excitement and discovery! The atrium was buzzing with activity thanks to 12 tables hosted by research projects, student groups, CRM firms, museums, and local societies. Visitors also enjoyed special access to the W.G. Hardy Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and […]

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13th Annual Archaeology Fair at the Marquette Regional History Center

November 17, 2025

The 13th Annual Archaeology Fair, held on October 18th at the Marquette Regional History Center, was a huge hit! This year, 221 visitors joined the fun, exploring 13 different booths and a variety of activities both inside and outside the museum. There was something for everyone, and attendees stayed busy discovering, learning, and enjoying hands-on […]

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2025 Fall Society Outreach Grant Winners

November 12, 2025

Central Missouri (Columbia) – Booth at Columbia Young Scientist Expo The Central Missouri (Columbia) Society was awarded a grant for their upcoming February outreach. The Columbia Young Scientists (CYS) Expo is an annual event at the University of Missouri that promotes STEM for people of all ages–the event is public and available to all ages […]

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Narragansett Society Community Archaeology Day

November 12, 2025

International Archaeology Day 2025 was on Saturday, October 18. The AIA Narragansett Society hosted a Community Archaeology Day event, which included an open house and an excavation. The open house featured local experts staffing interactive displays of pottery, coins, a loom, skeletal casts, a Total Station, and even a Roman Legion living history group! Plus, […]

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The BYOM Winners Are Here!

October 31, 2025

Thank you to all our builders and voters who came out to participate in this year’s Build Your Own Monument Contest: Brick Edition. We loved seeing all the monuments and archaeological sites that were constructed. Now we are excited to announce the winners based on your votes! 🏆 Adult Category:Winner: “Easter Island” by Nicolas and […]

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