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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 11h

Self-nominations for the AIA Public Engagement Award are due TOMORROW Thursday, October 1, 2026! This award recognizes AIA members who have engaged non-specialist audiences. Don’t miss the deadline! Learn more about eligibility and submit your nomination by October 1: buff.ly/CR3pn1W

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looting at an Etruscan tomb in Vulci caused its roof to collapse—which, in fact, protected many artifacts. Now archaeologists have found weapons, chariot fittings, a bronze tripod, women’s footwear, and more! archaeology.org/news/2026/09/25/artifacts-in-etruscan-tomb-reflect-mediterranean-trade/

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Did ancient Egyptian strummers “go electric”? In a way! Archaeologists have discovered that in the New Kingdom era, musicians began playing a new kind of harp that had more range than the old one. archaeology.org/issues/september-october-2026/collection/accompanying-the-afterlife/the-music-of-time/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 28/09/2026

Looking for funding to support your archaeological research? Join these upcoming webinars for insights and practical advice: "Funding in Archaeology for Graduate Students" 🗓️ Sept. 30 | 2 pm ET "Applying to AIA Fellowships" 🗓️ Oct. 2 | 2 pm ET Learn more & register: buff.ly/wKiJYPE

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Archaeologists in Norway uncovered this fantastic wooden figurine. They’ve dated it to the thirteenth century, but who is it? The person is carrying a falcon—so possibly King Haakon Haakonsson, a known falconer. archaeology.org/issues/may-june-2022/digs-discoveries/digs-norway-falconer-figurine/

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Traitor or inside man? Udjahorresnet was a remarkable Egyptian adviser who helped the conquering Persians govern as pharaohs. But archaeologists are now learning how his savvy helped save the culture of his home. archaeology.org/issues/may-june-2023/features/egypt-persian-period-udjahorresnet/

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

When the Romans encountered Celtic armies, they were aghast—many of the fighters were naked and raising an almighty ruckus. The unearthly shrieking noise? Probably from the carnyx, a war horn tall as a man ... archaeology.org/issues/september-october-2026/collection/war-pigs/the-music-of-time/

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

An area first inhabited in the Neolithic period is the setting for the beginning and end of Ireland’s national epic. Now, archaeologists at Rathcrogan have found barrows, ringforts, and standing stones. archaeology.org/issues/november-december-2019/off-the-grid/trenches-ireland-rathcroghan/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 18/09/2026

It's time to get building! The AIA’s Build Your Own Monument Challenge is officially underway! Entries will be accepted September 18 through October 16. Winners in each category will receive a one-year gift membership to the AIA. Enter here: buff.ly/MqQEFFs

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 17/09/2026

🌎🏺 The final scholar has crossed the finish line! Waldbaum Scholar Christina Ortiz traveled to Peru to take part in the ASU Peru Archaeological Field School where she joined a research team excavating the remains of houses belonging to migrants in the Wari Empire.

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Romans never conquered Ireland, but they did have trade outposts there. Archaeologists at one, the site of Drumanagh, discovered a 2,000-year-old burned fig. Someone had brought it from a warmer clime ... archaeology.org/issues/may-june-2025/collection/ancient-comfort-food/a-passion-for-fruit/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 16/09/2026

Registration is now open for the 2027 AIA/SCS Annual Meeting! #AIASCS2027 will take place in Boston, MA, January 7–10, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Early bird rates are in effect through Monday, November 9. Click here to register: buff.ly/lnGglJA

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 16/09/2026

AIA Archaeology Hour returns next week! Join archaeologist & National Geographic Explorer Eric Cline for “Homer, Hollywood, and Historical Context.” Explore the Late Bronze Age, Sea Peoples, the Trojan Horse, and more. 📅 Sept. 23, 2026 ⏰ 8pm ET | 7pm CT | 6pm MT | 5pm PT Register: buff.ly/qYYEtP9

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 15/09/2026

🌍🏺 We're so close to the finish line! Waldbaum Scholar Omar Ibrahim, junior at Montclair State University, traveled to Jordan to take part in the Baluʿa Regional Archaeological Project (BRAP), recipient of a 2024 Site Preservation Grant.

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 14/09/2026

Join the AIA Student Affairs Interest Group on Sept. 22 for a lecture by Sarah Malik Bell, PhD: “Remembering Collapse: Understanding Ritual at Abandoned Late Bronze Age Sites on Crete through the Lens of Social Trauma Theory.” 🗓 Date & Time: September 22 at 5:00 PM ET Register: buff.ly/7CXEER8

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Reciting the Rosary prayers with a string of beads is a practice that dates to at least the Middle Ages. This bead was found in a cathedral in England. It depicts a human face and a skull—a memento mori to remember life is brief. archaeology.org/issues/july-august-2017/artifacts/artifact-2/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 14/09/2026

The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is pleased to announce a $500,000 gift from Dr. Thomas H. Carpenter and Dr. Lynne C. Lancaster to establish the Thomas H. Carpenter and Lynne C. Lancaster Fellowships. Read the Press Release: buff.ly/ojZ28ge

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 11/09/2026

🌍🏺 Meet our final ASPR Scholar, Lola Vieuxloup-Boulain! A junior at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lola traveled to Spain to take part in the Cova Gran Rock Shelter Archaeological Field School.

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 11/09/2026

🧱 Celebrate International Archaeology Day with the AIA’s #BuildYourOwnMonumentChallenge! Design and build your own version of a favorite monument or archaeological site. All ages can enter: Adult (18+), Youth (11–17), or Youth (10 and under). Entries open Sept. 18: buff.ly/CJ8K5cu

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 10/09/2026

🌍🏺 The Amazing Field School Race is almost over! Meet Waldbaum Scholar Raine Neely, who traveled to Greece to take part in the Kenchreai Coastal and Marine Survey working with both terrestrial and submerged archaeological research. #Archaeology #FieldSchool #Scholarships #AIA

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 09/09/2026

AIA Archaeology Hour returns September 2026! The AIA’s 131st National Lecture Program brings leading archaeologists and scholars to your screen. From The Odyssey to ancient alphabets and the Battle of Bunker Hill, explore a fascinating range of archaeological topics. Learn more: buff.ly/ok2imBe

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 08/09/2026

🌍🏺 This summer, Obolensky scholar Summer Tucker traveled an incredible 7,130 miles to Orozmani, Georgia, to participate in the Archaeology & Paleoanthropology Field School! At the site Summer assisted with excavating evidence of some of the earliest human migration from Africa.

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 03/09/2026

Fall AIA award, fellowship, and grant deadlines are coming up fast! Mark your calendar: AIA Awards — Sept. 15 Fellowships & Grants — Nov. 1 Colburn Fellowships — Nov. 30 Eligibility requirements and application details: buff.ly/mQT8l80 #Archaeology #ArchaeologyGrants #ArchaeologyFellowships #AIA

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

More than 100 string instruments have been discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs. In one, archaeologists found fragments of four angular harps—this was an exciting new musical innovation in Egypt … archaeology.org/issues/september-october-2026/collection/accompanying-the-afterlife/the-music-of-time/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 03/09/2026

The AIA joined a national coalition of more than 700 organizations representing 7 million Americans to call on Congress to reject efforts to weaken or dismantle Section 106. Read the full letter here: buff.ly/nRK4yce #Section106 #HistoricPreservation #Archaeology #CulturalHeritage

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 01/09/2026

🌍🏺 From Pennsylvania to Croatia! Meet Tori Korman, one of our Waldbaum Scholars. Tori traveled 4,520 miles to take part in the Lobor Archaeological & Bioarchaeological Project, connecting with humans from Late Antiquity through the early Middle Ages. #Archaeology #FieldSchool

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 01/09/2026

Announcing the #DigThis Photo Challenge Winners! Congratulations to John Turek and Nichole Reed! From Stonehenge to Pompeii, Ireland to Malta, check out their winning photos and archaeological adventures: buff.ly/kWYbVhR Thanks to everyone who participated!

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 27/08/2026

Greetings from the AIA booth at the European Association of Archaeologists Annual Meeting in Athens! 🦉 We’re excited to connect with archaeologists and colleagues from around the world. Stop by and say hello! #EAA #EAA2026 #AIA #Archaeology

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 27/08/2026

From Minoan pottery to bioarchaeological research, two of our ASPR Scholars put their studies to practice in Greece this past summer! Together, Kathryn and Morgan traveled a combined 11,520 miles to participate in their first archaeological field schools.

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 26/08/2026

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has sparked renewed excitement around Homer’s epic. Now, you can go even deeper with the AIA’s Uncovering the Odyssey Bundle, and all proceeds support the AIA’s mission. Learn more and order your bundle today: buff.ly/TvO6WHw

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Before one Roman soldier stationed along Hadrian’s Wall went home, he needed to find a souvenir. Now, archaeologists in Spain have found the piece, a bronze cup decorated with depictions of fortifications. archaeology.org/issues/september-october-2026/digs-discoveries/hadrians-wall-keepsake/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 25/08/2026

Want to bring archaeology into classrooms around the world? Join AIA’s 26–27 Skype a Scientist Ambassadors Taylor Cwikla and Rachel Dewan for an informal conversation on virtual outreach, engagement, and more! 🗓 August 31 at 3:00 PM ET Learn more: www.archaeological.org/event/skype-...

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 19/08/2026

🌍🏺 Two of our Obolensky Scholars traveled to Romania to take part in archaeological and bioarchaeological fieldwork. Together, they traveled a combined 12,620 miles! #Archaeology #FieldSchool #AIA

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 19/08/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of former AIA President Dr. James R. Wiseman. Learn more about Dr. Wiseman’s life and legacy: buff.ly/LUtqeCp

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Ancestral Pueblo created oases at Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde, and archaeologists found musical instruments—huge flutes, shell trumpets, rattles—at such sites. You can still hear this music today! archaeology.org/issues/september-october-2026/collection/southwest-symphony/the-music-of-time/

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Archaeologists in Norway have begun excavating a Viking Age ship burial mound, discovering ninth-century A.D. iron rivets. Now they think they’ve reached an older grave beneath the mound burial ... archaeology.org/news/2026/08/17/possible-bronze-age-grave-discovered-beneath-viking-ship-burial/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 18/08/2026

Looking for practical ways to advocate for archaeology and cultural heritage? The AIA’s Cultural Heritage Advocacy Toolkit has resources to help you track legislation, contact representatives, advocate for funding, and more. Explore the toolkit: buff.ly/EpILvPA

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Fishers three miles off the coast of Sicily made quite a catch: a Roman shipwreck. Archaeologists have determined the ship was 70 feet long and carrying 500 amphoras—most likely for wine—when it sank 2,100 years ago. archaeology.org/news/2026/08/11/roman-shipwreck-discovered-off-sicilian-coast/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 17/08/2026

🌍🏺 Not just one, but five Waldbaum Scholars traveled to Italy this summer to participate in their first archaeological field schools! Together, they traveled a combined 26,000 miles to take part in projects across the country. #Archaeology #FieldSchool #Scholarships #AIA

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 14/08/2026

For decades #Section106 has given state and local governments, Tribal Nations, and the public a voice when federal projects could affect historic and cultural places. Proposed revisions could weaken these protections. What you need to know: buff.ly/y1brTct

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 13/08/2026

This summer, Waldbaum scholar Willow MaGinnis is heading to the Pine Lake Field School in Davenport, NY! She’s especially excited to gain hands-on experience while exploring a region deeply connected to her upbringing in central New York. #Archaeology #FieldSchool

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

At a sanctuary on Crete, locals may have worshipped a lesser-known version of Apollo: the “mouse slayer.” Archaeologists recently unearthed the bones of 450 mice sacrificed as an offering there. archaeology.org/news/2026/08/11/mouse-bones-unearthed-at-sanctuary-of-apollo-on-crete/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 13/08/2026

Only a few weeks remain to join the #DigThis Photo Challenge! 📸 Five winners will receive a one-year AIA Supporting Membership (or Student Membership, if applicable), a $61 value. Visit buff.ly/tuDByb4 for more information on how to participate!

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 12/08/2026

🌍🏺 Meet ASPR scholar Michaela Maguin! Michaela is joining the Cortona Survey and Excavation in Italy through the Institute for Field Research (IFR), where the team will begin excavations at a large, previously uninvestigated Etruscan structure discovered during the 2025 season.

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 12/08/2026

📢 #AdvocacyAlert: The U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has voted to overturn regulations protecting historic buildings, sites, and districts since 1966. We’ll soon be sharing resources and ways you can take action. Read the full statement: buff.ly/C7GCuCx

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Archaeologists in Anatolia have uncovered inscriptions detailing an investigation into the practices of allegedly corrupt Roman tax officials. Per the decree, fraud would be punishable by death. archaeology.org/news/2026/08/10/inscription-fragments-reveal-new-details-of-roman-tax-scandal/

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Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 11/08/2026

There are just 6 days left to submit your proposal for the 2027 AIA Annual Meeting. The final submission deadline is Monday, August 17, with a $25 fee. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this year’s program! Click here to access the online submission forms: buff.ly/x2MLZt8 #AIASCS2027 #AIA

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Around 1800 B.C., the people of Scandinavia began making footprint-shaped petroglyphs. But they rarely matched: different sizes and styles, two left feet. What did they mean? One archaeologist has some intriguing ideas. archaeology.org/issues/september-october-2026/digs-discoveries/foot-notes/

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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Archaeologists excavating a seventeenth-century Native American village in Florida have recovered 7,000 artifacts since 2006. Only now have they found one that’s unbroken: a small pottery vessel. archaeology.org/news/2026/08/06/rare-native-american-vessel-unearthed-at-former-spanish-mission/

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