Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 7h

⏳ One Week Countdown! #InternationalArchaeologyDay is almost here! The AIA and partner organizations worldwide will be hosting exciting programs for all ages. Explore our #IAD calendar to discover events near you: buff.ly/hD67zv5

2 1

Reposted by Archaeological Institute of America

Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 10d

Wednesday, Oct. 8 5:30pm New Haven Society AIA Thompson Lecture “Out of Anatolia:Hittites, Homer and the Trojan War,” by Professor Sarah Morris, UCLA aia.yale.edu @archaeological.org

1 4 9

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 4d

🏗️ There's still time to stack your way to victory! Submit your Build Your Own Monument: Brick Edition entries by October 17 and bring your favorite monument or archaeological site to life.

Submissions Accepted: September 29-October 17
Submission Forms: buff.ly/zXOqGuM

#Archaeology #AIA #LEGO

1

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 7d

⏳ The countdown is on! 2 weeks to go until #InternationalArchaeologyDay! Join the global celebration of archaeology with fairs, tours, digs, hands-on activities & more: buff.ly/dx6TatA

📅 Hosting an Event? Add it to our IAD calendar! buff.ly/3AuKdQN

#IAD2025

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 8d

The AIA’s Build Your Own Monument Contest is back for #InternationalArchaeologyDay

This year’s theme: Brick Edition! 🧱 Submit your build by Friday, Oct 17 for a chance to win a 1-year AIA membership. Open to all!

Submission forms: buff.ly/zXOqGuM

#InternationalArchaeologyDay #Archaeology #LEGO

1

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 11d

Thank you for joining Ask an Archaeologist: Tech Edition! A recording of the webinar is now available on our YouTube channel ArchaeologyTV: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2EO...

📸 Wessex Archaeology. CC BY-NC 2.0

#FIRSTLEGOLeague #STEM #UNEARTHEd #LEGO #Archaeology

1 3

Reposted by Archaeological Institute of America

Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 24d

New issue of American Journal of Archaeology Vol. 129, No. 4 (2025) www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/aja/2025... @chicagojournals.bsky.social @petramcreamer.bsky.social @driesdaems.bsky.social @archaeological.org

4 5

Reposted by Archaeological Institute of America

ualbertaclassics.bsky.social @ualbertaclassics.bsky.social · 16d

Our first Archaeological Institute of America (@archaeological.org) talk for the new academic year is Dr Matthew Sears (University of New Brunswick @discoverunb.bsky.social ) who will talk to us about a Spartan burial tomb in Athens. All welcome! #UAlberta

1 1

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 12d

⏰ Reminder: "Ask an Archaeologist: Tech Edition" is TODAY, 4–5 PM ET! Join Dr. Jen Thum and our expert panel as they answer your questions on archaeology and technology; AI, ROVs, 3D models, databases, and more!

Register here: buff.ly/WHCxIWN

#FIRSTLEGOLeague #STEM #UNEARTHEd #LEGO #Archaeology

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Ask an Archaeologist: Tech Edition. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join the Archaeological Institute of America on Monday, September 29 from 4-5pm Eastern as we bring FIRST LEGO League teams expert panelists to answer questions about archaeology and technology…

buff.ly

1

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 17d

Reminder for professionals and grad students! This year’s FIRST® LEGO® League theme is archaeology and student teams want to connect with YOU. Sign up via Skype a Scientist to be matched with classrooms and become eligible for our Public Engagement Award: buff.ly/s3i98Sd

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 19d

Participating in the 2025–26 FIRST® LEGO® League UNEARTHED™? Join "Ask an Archaeologist: Tech Edition" on Mon, September 29, 4–5 PM ET! Experts will answer your questions on AI, ROVs, 3D models & more.

Register & submit questions: buff.ly/6cpJo6J

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 26d

🖼️ Vote for your favorite ArchaeoDoodles Sept 15–19! Help choose which designs will appear on our limited-edition AIA T-shirt. Winners (1 youth + 1 adult) announced Sept 20.

Vote Adult category: buff.ly/E1pV4DY
Vote Youth category: buff.ly/5sOMtCY

3

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 28d

Tap into Ancient Mesopotamian history next week as we kick off AIA Archaeology Hour with Tate Paulette’s lecture, "Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia." Discover the world’s first great beer culture and the people who brewed, drank, and celebrated it.

Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

7 18

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · 29d

The ArchaeoDoodles submission period closes TODAY, Friday, September 12 at 5PM ET! 🎨 Don’t miss your chance! Get your doodles in before the deadline.

Learn more: www.archaeological.org/programs/pub...

1

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · Sep 11

📢 Registration & hotel reservations are open for the 2026 AIA/SCS Joint Annual Meeting! Register by Nov 10 for the lowest rate. In-person includes full virtual access!

➡️ Register: buff.ly/scPOTSj
➡️ Reserve your hotel room: www.archaeological.org/programs/pro...

1

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · Sep 10

⏰ Only 3 weeks left! Self-nominate for the AIA Public Engagement Award, honoring AIA members who share archaeology beyond the classroom & dig site. Deadline: Wednesday, October 1! Learn more: buff.ly/9hl5yJJ

1

Reposted by Archaeological Institute of America

Chicago Journals @chicagojournals.bsky.social · Aug 13

This FREE article from the American Journal of Archaeology studies the Late Antique necropoleis found in the Smaragdos. Learn about the funerary practices of the desert communities that lived there here: ow.ly/kr0B50WANom @archaeological.org

1 1

Reposted by Archaeological Institute of America

Iowa Archaeology @iowaarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 20

We heard from our friends at @archaeological.org that they had 1845 robotics teams register for their webinar yesterday -- AMAZING! You can now watch the webinar on YouTube & check out their fab resource page! tinyurl.com/2zkn5jxs #FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp

FIRST LEGO League Challenge 2025-2026 - Archaeological Institute of America

FIRST LEGO League Challenge 2025-2026 on the AIA website

www.archaeological.org

1 1

Reposted by Archaeological Institute of America

Tom Elliott @paregorios.bsky.social · Aug 27

Nomination deadline for the 2025 Award for Outstanding Work in Digital Archaeology due 15 September to @archaeological.org

More details and to nominate (self-nomination ok) see: www.archaeological.org/grant/digita...

Please boost.

#archaeology

Award for Outstanding Work in Digital Archaeology - Archaeological Institute of America

Learn about and apply for the Award for Outstanding Work in Digital Archaeology from Archaeological Institute of America. Find scholarships, fellowships, and grants for excavation, research, publicati...

www.archaeological.org

1 2

Reposted by Archaeological Institute of America

Sabina Cveček @sabinacvecek.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌟 Excited to hit the road soon as part of the Archaeological Institute of America’s National Lecture Program — honored to be one of this year’s National Lecturers! bit.ly/4n9YrgN I'll speak and meet colleagues in #Milwaukee (WI), #Spokane (WA) & #NewOrleans (LA)! @archaeological.org #archaeology

Sabina Cveček - Archaeological Institute of America

AIA National Lecture Program Lecturer Sabina Cveček

bit.ly

2 12

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · Sep 10

We're so excited to tap into the beer culture of Ancient Mesopotamia!

1 2

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · Sep 9

Call for Nominations: Martha & Artemis Joukowsky Distinguished Service Award. (Deadline: Mon, Sept 15, 2025.) This award honors AIA members whose exceptional volunteer service advances the Institute. 2–3 letters of support required.

Learn more: buff.ly/LSCZiW6

1

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · Sep 8

Explore the world’s first great beer culture with Tate Paulette! Join the AIA on Sept 17 at 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT for "Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia." Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#Archaeology #AIA #AncientMesopotamia #BeerHistory

3 7

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · Sep 5

Make your voice heard on cultural heritage! Share your experiences from Cameroon, Colombia, Türkiye, or Afghanistan to help CPAC protect their archaeological sites. Letters are due September 8! Templates & instructions can be found on the AIA website: buff.ly/kiUvrCM

Archaeological Institute of America @archaeological.org · Aug 28

Join the Panel on Türkiye’s heritage with Dr. Ömür Harmanşah & Dr. Elif Denel
📅 Sept 3 | 12 PM EST
Register: buff.ly/jmd6dHI

Submit a Letter of Support urging CPAC to approve these agreements
⏰ Deadline: Sept 8, 11:59 PM EST

Scan the QR code for more information.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Protecting Türkiye’s Cultural Heritage. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join AIA's VP of Cultural Heritage, Dr. Ömür Harmanşah, and the head of ARIT Ankara Office, Dr. Elif Denel, on a panel discussing the cultural heritage of Türkiye and what YOU can do to support its…

buff.ly

1