The first excavations at ancient Phoenix (in southwestern Turkey), beginning in 2022, have yielded extensive evidence for the existence of an Apollo Sanctuary at the site, which was in use from the early Hellenistic period. The archaeological data have shown that the Doric temple transformed into a basilica in late antiquity, serving as a church […]
How might the research and pedagogy of the academy, and especially disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, connect fruitfully with dynamic agendas in technology development, change management in business, and the challenges of a complex world of runaway crises? How might we address this question of transdisciplinary reach while cherishing the specialized expertise […]
Abstract: The past, whether real, tangible, embellished, or imagined, can be a particularly powerful and alluring source of symbols, narratives, and ideas. Echoes from the distant past can reverberate and affect the lives of contemporary and descendant communities, and issues related to politics, cultural heritage management, tourism, and national identity can all be tied to […]
WELCOME TO THE OAAD SITE! Join us on Friday, April 3 from 1-4pm in Piscataqua Room, Memorial Union Building, 83 Main St, Durham, NH for a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on archaeology and anthropology! In its fourth iteration, Open Archaeology and Anthropology Day is a great way to learn about other cultures in both the past […]
The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture provide inspiration for all levels of artists and curious visitors. Elevate your own creative process by trying your hand at sketching this weekend. […]
The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture provide inspiration for all levels of artists and curious visitors. Elevate your own creative process by trying your hand at sketching this weekend. […]
The Department of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University, Lowy International School, welcomes you to join our introductory webinar: March 20, 2023. We will present our outstanding program: The International one […]
Jennifer McKinnon Flyer 2About the lecture: From shipwrecks to aircraft wrecks to amphibious vehicles, Saipan’s waters in the Mariana Islands contain sunken sites that together tell the story of a critical battle in the WWII Pacific War between US and Japanese forces in June and July of 1944. This lecture will provide a brief overview […]
Dr. Ilaria Battiloro (Associate Professor, Classics and Visual and Material Culture Studies departments at Mount Allison University) This talk offers an overview of the archaeological evidence for Lucanian sanctuaries and […]
Find out how archaeology expands upon written historical records and helps to diversify our understanding of human behavior. Explore North American, South American, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian archaeology across the exhibit halls of two museums. Experience human history and prehistory through exhibits, hands-on opportunities (indoors and outdoors), and discussions with student archaeologists. Activities include ancient DNA […]
Explore a display about early 20th-century excavations of the ancient city of Samaria-Sebaste, with curatorial fellow Caitlin Clerkin. You’ll learn how photographs and payroll records help us rewrite the history […]
In this year’s Sardis Biennial lecture, Professor Nicholas D. Cahill of the University of Wisconsin-Madison will discuss recent excavations at Sardis, one of the great ancient cities of western Türkiye from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages. The Archaeological Exploration of Sardis has been sponsored by Harvard University and Cornell University since 1958 and […]
Get ready for a great interactive experience related to the study of archeology and anthropology! The Social Science program will host its second archeology/anthropology expo on Wednesday, March 29th from […]
Recent Research at Coastal Sites in Downeast Maine Dr. Gabe Hrynick, University of New Brunswick In the 1950s, Ted Stoddard of the Robert S. Peabody Museum’s Northeastern Archaeology Survey identified […]
