The new Odyssey trailer is here! Take a closer look with AIA VP and UC Berkeley professor Kim Shelton, who explores the epic’s enduring myths, archaeological insights, and why this ancient story keeps returning, each time through a new storyteller’s lens: buff.ly/OgQAHRx
The AIA is accepting nominations for the Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports (due March 15), honoring an outstanding monograph that presents the results of an archaeological excavation or survey. Learn more and submit a nomination: buff.ly/gjFcpfJ.
March and April are packed with key dates! From digital humanities training, book awards and museum internships, this spring offers numerous chances to apply, nominate, and celebrate outstanding work.
Visit the AIA blog for full details: buff.ly/KjWMSSv
Be part of the 2027 Annual Meeting in Boston, January 7–10, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place! The Call for Papers and online submission system are now open. Access the Call for Papers and submission forms here: www.archaeological.org/programs/pro...
#AIASCS2027 #AIA
Thank you to everyone who tuned in for Dr. Jessica Tilley's Society Sunday presentation "Marketing the Etruscans—From Mystery to Modern Media."
Want to watch it again? See the recording on the AIA YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2aM...
There's still time to register for tomorrow's Archaeology Hour lecture at 8pm ET! Join the AIA for a virtual trip to West Africa as Akin Ogundiran delivers "Metropolitan Walls of the Ọyọ Empire."
📅 Feb 25, 2026 I 8pm ET
Register & get the recording: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Calling all first-time field school students! There's only ONE WEEK left to apply for an Archaeological Field School Scholarship!
This funding can help cover tuition, travel, and other field school expenses
Apply online by Sunday, March 1: buff.ly/Cl9PLtk
We hope you enjoyed our recent webinars on preserving Greece's and Egypt's cultural heritage! If you missed either of the presentations, or would like to watch them again, you can find them on our YouTube channel Archaeology TV.
Greece: youtu.be/yiA7mTbfdPM?...
Egypt: youtu.be/DsCJyVYyf0s?...
What roles did walls play as markers of both separation and connection in the archaeological landscape of the Ọyọ Empire? Join us for AIA Archaeology Hour with Akin Ogundiran on Wednesday, February 25 at 8pm ET to explore these questions and more!
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Last chance to register for tomorrow’s webinar on protecting Egypt’s cultural heritage. Join us tomorrow at 12:30pm ET as our expert panel examines the role of bilateral agreements in preventing the illegal import of cultural objects.
Register: buff.ly/hhhZZlu
There is still time to register for Society Sunday! Join the AIA Societies Committee for a virtual talk and live Q&A with Dr. Jessica Tilley on how Etruscans moved from “mystery” to the center of modern archaeology.
📅 Feb 22, 2026 I 1pm ET
Register: buff.ly/PU2qOFs
Calling all first-time field school students!
The deadline for the Archaeological Field School Scholarships is coming up soon. This funding can help cover tuition, travel, and other field school expenses.
Apply online by Sunday, March 1: www.archaeological.org/grant/waldba...
Last chance to register for tomorrow’s webinar on protecting Greece’s cultural heritage. Join us tomorrow at 12pm ET as our expert panel examines the role of bilateral agreements in preventing the illegal import of cultural objects.
buff.ly/hFiQQNv
Step into the world of the Etruscans on Society Sunday! Join the AIA Societies Committee for a virtual talk and live Q&A with Dr. Jessica Tilley on how Etruscans moved from “mystery” to the center of modern archaeology.
📅 Feb 22, 2026 I 1pm ET
Register: buff.ly/PU2qOFs
February and March are packed with key dates! Visit the AIA blog for full details and application info on upcoming awards, grants, scholarships, and advocacy opportunities.: buff.ly/WBjAyrO
One week left to nominate for the AIA’s Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award! You can help celebrate educators shaping the future of archaeology. Former students can now nominate, and the process has been streamlined. Submit by Feb. 15: buff.ly/7JoPzgr
🌍 Advocacy Alert! You can help protect the cultural heritage of Bolivia, Egypt & Greece. CPAC is reviewing agreements that prevent the illegal import of cultural objects into the U.S.
Your experiences can help inform their decision: buff.ly/egpyHzP
#CulturalHeritage
Catch up on the latest updates from Professional Services at the AIA in the February 2026 edition of Field Notes. 🗞️ Read now: buff.ly/qcctlVm
Celebrate the educators shaping the future of archaeology! The AIA is accepting nominations for the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award. Reminder: former students can nominate, and the process is easier than ever.
Submit a nomination by Feb. 15: buff.ly/7JoPzgr
#HigherEd #Archaeology #AIA
Don’t miss “NAGPRA as a Path to Healing & Reciprocity” the first AAH talk of 2026 happening tomorrow evening at 8pm ET! Learn how #NAGPRA can foster healing, reciprocity, and meaningful Indigenous partnerships.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Have you noticed empty exhibit cases in museums? Join us on Jan. 28 at 8pm ET for “NAGPRA as a Path to Healing and Reciprocity” by Danyelle Means and explore how #NAGPRA fosters healing, reciprocity, and connections with Indigenous communities.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Have you read a standout archaeology publication that deserves recognition? Nominations for the AIA Book Awards are now open, and you can help us celebrate exceptional scholarship!
Visit our website for more information: buff.ly/MgAxBfm
#Archaeology #AIA
Start the year informed with the AIA e-Update, featuring the latest news, announcements, and highlights from AIA HQ, delivered straight to your inbox!
Subscribe today and kick off the new year in the know with everything happening at the AIA: www.archaeological.org/about/eupdate/
The results of the 2026 Council Election are now available on our website! We extend our sincere thanks to outgoing AIA President Elizabeth S. Greene for her leadership and service, and we are pleased to welcome Brian Daniels as our incoming President.
View the full results: buff.ly/Vj6OIUK
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the 2026 AIA Awards Ceremony so memorable. Whether you joined us in person or tuned in virtually, it was truly inspiring to celebrate our outstanding award winners together. 🏆
#AIASCS2026 #AIA #Archaeology
Day Three | #AIASCS2026
Poster sessions, roundtables, awards ceremonies—oh my! Yesterday was a full and exciting day at the Annual Meeting. Stay tuned for announcements of this year’s poster contest award winners and the outcomes of the AIA 147th Council Meeting.
Day Two | #AIASCS2026
The Annual Meeting is in full swing! The Exhibit Hall is open again today from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. If you missed the first poster session, don't worry, the second session will take place today from 12 PM to 2PM in the Exhibit Hall.
Day One | #AIASCS2026
The Annual Meeting launched yesterday, and the Exhibit Hall was already buzzing! Stop by today from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM to explore books, technology, archaeological supplies, field schools, and more. Or come say hi to us at the AIA booth!
#Archaeology #AIA
Thank you to all who joined last night’s Public Lecture! Sharon Stocker and Jack Davis reflected on a decade of research on the Griffin Warrior of Pylos. 📸 With AIA President Elizabeth S. Greene
#AIASCS2026
Welcome to the 2026 AIA and SCS Annual Meeting! Last night, AIA President Elizabeth S. Greene thanked incoming AIA President Brian Daniels for his toast at the AIA Presidents’ Reception. We’re excited for the rest of the meeting ahead!
#AIASCS2026 #AIA #Archaeology
