Over the next several years, we will be examining a number of different archaeological sites. What makes Montpelier a wonderful property for surveys and excavations is its relative undisturbed condition. All of the sites we excavate have never been plowed–and most were abandoned in the 1840s, leaving the archaeological features in pristine condition. This season […]
Cochineal, a tiny insect found on certain species of Oaxacan cacti, was harvested for millennia by Indigenous peoples to dye fabrics a vibrant red color. But following the European invasion of the Americas in the sixteenth century, it became a widely coveted, globally traded commodity that transformed textiles and art, and made Mexico a center […]
The Parthenon and Centennial Park Conservancy are proud to present The Odyssey: A Retelling, by Lisa Bachman Jones in the East Gallery of the Parthenon from June 23 through January 8. Jones is a Nashville-based artist interested in entropy and interconnectivity. Working across disciplines, she investigates the everyday through a lens of care. In preparation […]
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Saturday, October 1, 11am-12pm Tuesday, October 4, 6-7pm Wednesday, October 5th, 10-11am $ = Free,Registration Required Ages 6-15 Treasure Stones: Unearth Louisiana's past at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library. Hidden […]
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm $ = Free Family friendly Crying Eagle Brewing has weekly trivia every Tuesday with Keez, but you can join every week in October for a special round of […]
Saturday, October 1, 11am-12pm Tuesday, October 4, 6-7pm Wednesday, October 5th, 10-11am $ = Free,Registration Required Ages 6-15 Treasure Stones: Unearth Louisiana's past at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library. Hidden […]
Wednesdays, 7-9pm $ = Free Family and Dog Friendly Oak St Brewery has weekly trivia every Wednesday, but you can join every week in October for a special round of […]
Wednesday, October 5, 7-9pm $ = Free Family Friendly Join this special Louisiana Archaeology edition of Trivia Night with Jay Steiner! It's free to play and the winners receive acclaim […]
Oman’s Bronze Age, Iron Age, pre-Islamic, and Islamic sites are spectacular. This custom-designed itinerary with seasoned study leader Trevor Marchand delves into the historical monuments and cultural history of Oman, while also sampling the country’s great geographical diversity, from spectacular deserts and wadis to pristine coastlines, including a reserve for the endangered green sea turtle. […]
