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Origins of Humans & Wine: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia

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 […]

90th Annual Eastern States Archaeology Federation Conference (ESAF)

Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway, Ocean City

90th Annual Meeting, October 26-29, 2023, Ocean City, Maryland. Conference Fees: Registration: $45/US Dollars Student Registration: $20 Saturday Banquet (Italian Buffet w/ vegetarian options): $55 per person Banquet Speaker: Dr. […]

Real Bodies / Represented Bodies: Human-Animal Relationships in Cypriot Sanctuaries

Animals played an important role in Cypriot religion and ritual. Many Cypriot deities were conceived as having animal parts or attributes, animal iconography was prevalent among votive offerings, and animal masks were worn in rituals at some sanctuaries. Perhaps the most dramatic and widespread way that humans interacted with animals, however, was through animal sacrifice. […]

Kings, Queens, Commoners, and Captives: What Can Archaeology Tell Us About Dahomean Society in the Era of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade?

Lecture: The Kingdom of Dahomey, in the modern Republic of Benin, stands as one of the most comprehensively researched kingdoms in precolonial West Africa. Decades of historical, anthropological, and art historical research have cast important light on the origins of the precolonial polity, and its rise, expansion, and transformation through its participation into the trans-Atlantic […]