We like to think of archaeologists as diggers who, trowel in hand, extract remains from the ground and describe their context. However, while excavation is the most visible and iconic activity in archeology, it is only part of their task. It is in the laboratory that they spend the most time processing their findings, analyzing […]
Each week in October, Alamo archaeologists will upload an archaeology-themed post on the Alamo website. The posts will include general archaeology information, as well as details about Alamo archaeology.
A lecture by Dr. Robin Nagle, Anthropologist-in-Residence at the New York City Department of Sanitation, and Clinical Professor of Anthropology and Urban Studies at NYU.
Go deep into the jungle, and into archaeology-themed fun, at OKPAN's "Jungle Cruise" Movie Matinee! OKPAN has rented an entire theater at Rodeo Cinema OKC (2221 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108) so that members of the OKPAN community--that means you!--can enjoy this family-friendly film together before it's available to the public on Disney Plus. […]
The 9th annual Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival will be offering the 2021 festival lineup through a secure online platform from Monday October 11 to Sunday October 17, and the Jury will announce the Arkhaios Film Festival awards winners on Saturday October 16, 5pm EST. Arkhaios is an educational event to showcase the […]
Join the Iowa Society of the AIA for our October International Archaeology Day virtual lecture! "The Hoover Fakes: How Defrauding a Presidential Library Exposed the Brazen Sale of Forged Antiquities" In April 2019, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum cancelled a planned exhibition, Written in Stone: The Treasures of Eden and The Rosetta Stone, […]
Galen University's Anthropology Club is celebrating Archaeology week with various Facebook sessions every day of the week. We will be talking about laws in Belize concerning artifacts and monuments, field work experiences, and how they are important for all Belizeans, as well as inviting a Belizean NGO that advocates for heritage and culture and the […]
This activity is fun for all ages. Play the archaeology inspired Excavate! Egypt™ game online in celebration of International Archaeology Day. This is a virtual all-day event. Explore four culturally important “dig sites” including Alexandria, Giza, Valley of the Kings, and Karnak. There are over 50 artifacts to uncover and analyze. Explore a worker’s village […]
Celebrate IAD with Heritage Education Network Belize and 7 New Belize Ltd. Join us for an informative discussion on heritage management legislation with Brandon Usher of "Law man for the Layman" morning show.
Volunteers are invited to join in the excavation of the Berry site, located outside of Morganton, North Carolina. Berry is the location of the Native town of Joara and the Spanish Fort San Juan which was built in January 1567 and destroyed in 1568. Fort San Juan, occupied by 30 Spanish soldiers, constitutes the earliest […]
