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Antiochia ad Cragum: Pirates, Romans, and More Pirates – Updates from the 2022 Season

Dr. Michael Hoff Professor of Art History University of Nebraska-Lincoln The Roman-era city of Antiochia ad Cragum lies on the south coast of Turkey in the region of ancient Rough Cilicia. Prior to the city’s foundation the site served as one of the major bases of the infamous Cilician Pirates who preyed on shipping along […]

Dr. Randall Souza: “Survival and resilient communities in ancient Sicily: The lessons of Entella”

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) 2316 West 1st Avenue, Spokane, Washington, United States

When communities dissolve, it is rare for them to be reborn. During the First Punic Wars (ca. 264-241 BCE), the people of Entella were expelled from their city; a critical portion of the refugees actually managed to return to Entella and restart the life of their Community thanks to the aid of various kinds from […]

Collapse of the Ancient City of Teotihuacan: A View from the Suburbs

The Archaeological Institute of America's Iowa Society welcomes Dr. Andrew Somerville (Iowa State University, Dept of World Languages and Cultures) and Dr. Marion Forest (PaleoWest Archaeology and Arizona State University) who will present "Collapse of the Ancient City of Teotihuacan: A View from the Suburbs". This is a live, virtual presentation (7:00 PM central time) […]

“Operation Amythyst: How the Ancient Egyptions Got Their Bling 4000 Years Ago”

Davidson College 315 North Main Street, Semans Auditorium, Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson, NC, United States

About the lecture: Some of the most stunning jewelry from Ancient Egypt is made of amethyst. Its craftsmanship, opulence, and design epitomize quality in the ancient world. Yet the skill […]

Why are Islands Sacred?

Virtual lecture which is part of the AIA Archaeology Abridged Series.