Travel and learn with our engaging archaeologist and professor of ancient history Dr. Jenifer Neils on this fascinating tour to Sicily. Jennifer is an expert on the ancient Mediterranean. Recently she served as the first woman Director of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Previously she held the Elsie B. Smith Chair of […]
10 a.m.–2 p.m - Open house with educational booths 10–11:45 a.m. – WWII history interpretive walk Noon– “A Beautiful Journey” movie showing followed by a short presentation by Dr. Maria […]
Homer A. and Dorothy B. Thompson Lectureship
The first presentation in the Archaeological Institute of America Dayton Society's 2024-2025 Lecture Series presented by Dr. Anastasia Dakouri-Hild, Associate Professor of Aegean and Near Eastern Art and Archaeology at the University of Virginia. This presentation discusses the complex interrelationship between ancient Egypt and Nubia based on a new planned exhibition slated to open at […]
Every year for IAD, our chapter puts on a symposium for students to present their research, theses, dissertations, practice presenting conference papers, and receive feedback from peers and professionals. We allow students of all levels to come and listen to their peers talk and a bit of a round table discussion afterwards. Archaeological research of […]
Come jump into fall and celebrate International Archaeology Day! Learn about the archaeology of Indiana County and surrounding regions and try your hand at technologies such as spear throwing, flint […]
In celebration of IAD, ARCE-OC presents a history of archaeology lecture by Dr. Kathleen Sheppard (Missouri S&T) pertaining to women active in the field of Egyptology and archaeology of ancient Egypt. Women, to paraphrase Virginia Woolf, must have money and a site of her own if she is to do archaeology. Woolf was talking about […]
In-person lecture Saturday, October 12, 3:30 pm EST Penn Museum, Classroom 2 Speaker: Dr. Camilla Di-Biase-Dyson Title: The Treaty of Ramesses II with Hattusili III: Peace-making in the Late Bronze Age Mediterranean Abstract: This paper gives background to the first attested peace treaty in world history, between Ramses II of Egypt and Hattusili III of […]
Throughout the tour, archaeologist and professor Crispin Corrado will guide the group at many sites, offer several lectures, and be available to engage in discussions. Whether you are an avid archaeology or history enthusiast, or simply curious about one of history’s greatest civilizations, this journey will provide a deep understanding and appreciation of ancient Rome’s enduring legacy.
Available during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm, October 6, 2024–April 27, 2025. See blackout dates.* *Blackout dates: December 1, 2024–January 26, 2025; and March 16–23, 2025. This free tour, led by Harvard students, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods, peoples, and ideas around […]
