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A Field of Their Own: Putting the Women of Egyptology in Their Place

American Research Center in Egypt, Orange County Chapter | c.o. Bowers Museum North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA, United States

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 […]

The Treaty of Ramesses II with Hattusili III: Peace-making in the Late Bronze Age Mediterranean

Penn Museum 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 […]

Life, Luxury & Leisure in Ancient Rome

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.

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours Led by Harvard Students

Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

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 […]

National Fossil Day

Harvard Museum of Natural History 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, United States

What treasures are found in the Harvard University paleontology collections? Meet Harvard paleontologists to find out! See their favorite fossils, learn about their research, and ask them your questions. Join us to celebrate National Fossil Day with short talks and table-top presentations for all ages. Regular museum admission rates apply. Free event parking at the […]

A Field of Their Own: Putting the Women of Egyptology in Their Place

The American Research Center in Egypt, Northern California chapter, and the UC Berkeley Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures invite you to attend a lecture by Dr. Kathleen Sheppard, Missouri University of Science and Technology: A Field of Their Own: Putting the Women of Egyptology in Their Place Sunday October 13, 2024, 3 PM […]

The Legacy of the Etruscans: Latium, Umbria & Tuscany

Discover the world of the ancient Etruscans, a pre-Roman civilization that flourished in the area between Rome and Florence from at least the 7th century B.C. until they were conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century B.C. The extent of the impact that the Etruscans’ legacy had on the Greeks and Romans, through to […]

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 […]

Free Museum Admission on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Harvard Museum of Natural History Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

Join us for Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. The Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology and the Harvard Museum of Natural History are offering free admission all day. Additionally, guests can enjoy free Peabody Museum Tours by Harvard students that connect visitors with cultural items in the museum’s care […]