Over three million years ago, our ancient ancestors realized that rocks could be broken into sharp-edged objects for slicing meat, making the first knives. This discovery resulted in a good meal—and eventually changed the fate of our species and our planet. In this talk, Chip Colwell shares his thrilling and accessible new book, So Much […]
Kershaw Lectures in Near East Archaeology
George M.A. Hanfmann Memorial Lecture
Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lectureship
Join us at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific for the first lecture of the 2024-2025 AIA Archaeology Hour series! Register or join now!
We invite you to join Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and host Laetitia La Follette, Professor of Greek and Roman Art and Architecture, aboard the luxury 50-cabin yacht, Emerald Sakara, […]
Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lectureship Light refreshments will be served starting at 5:30 PM, Lecture to begin at 6:00 PM
Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lectureship
Activities will include pottery, textile, atlatl throwing, children’s events, flint knapping, bow shooting, and stickball. Those attending will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from the Growing Hope Program, Oklahoma Public Archaeology Network (OKPAN) and Choctaw Nation Forestry. Traditional foods will be prepared onsite and served at noon. Growing Hope Garden walkthroughs will be […]
Join us for a virtual symposium on October 1 at 6 PM Central (RSVP required). Giovanni Verri, Conservation Scientist at the Art Institute of Chicago, will present his recent investigations and newest research into color on ancient statues. (This symposium will not be recorded) REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VPhQwc0oTyGdFIy6zd6SIw#/registration ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM: It is well-established that ancient […]
