Best wishes for the year ahead from the Archaeological Institute of America! Thank you for being part of our community!

There are only hours left to make a tax-deductible gift to the AIA! From ancient cities threatened by conflict and climate change to the next generation of archaeologists working in the field, your year-end gift ensures this important work continues: buff.ly/ywwoVVJ

Only two days left to make a donation to the AIA before the end of 2025! Your generosity supports archaeologists, protects threatened archaeological sites, and provides educational programming to archaeology enthusiasts like you: buff.ly/ywwoVVJ

For over 145 years, the AIA has supported professional archaeologists, advocated for archaeological heritage, and educated people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery. Help this work continue by making your year-end gift today: buff.ly/OWIemi1

Happy holidays from your friends at the AIA! Wishing you a bright, joyful, and peaceful holiday season.

With 14 days left in 2025, we need your support to finish strong! Your gift to the Annual Fund helps us create new programs and expand existing ones, serving archaeologists, students, and the public alike. Make your year-end gift today: buff.ly/OWIemi1

Here they are—the Top 10 Discoveries of 2025! The new issue of Archaeology is out now, featuring a Roman emperor’s puzzling monument, an Andean temple of stone gods and monsters, and more of the year’s biggest finds. Don’t miss it! buff.ly/FmDZ4Ch (📸 Yusuf Aslan)

There's still time to make an impact on #GivingTuesday! Your donation supports fieldwork, scholarships, and site preservation efforts that safeguard discoveries and expand knowledge of our shared past: www.archaeological.org/giving-tuesd...

This #GivingTuesday, join the AIA community in advancing archaeology and preserving the human story. Your donation supports fieldwork, scholarships, and site preservation. This year, you can honor someone who inspired your passion for archaeology: buff.ly/MtpJJ9k

The AIA is proud to recognize our 2026 award recipients for their outstanding contributions to archaeology. Honorees will be celebrated at the AIA Awards Ceremony during the 2026 Annual Meeting on January 9. All are welcome to attend! #Archaeology #AIA

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! From ancient temples to buried artifacts, your support keeps history alive. This year, consider making your gift in honor of someone whose curiosity or kindness inspired your own. Schedule your GivingTuesday gift in honor of someone today: buff.ly/mH6BJJJ

Today is #BlackFriday, but instead of chasing sales, invest in something lasting—our shared human story. Your #GivingTuesday gift supports research, protects sites, and inspires future archaeologists. Help preserve the past for generations to come: buff.ly/mH6BJJJ

Happy Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day from the AIA! As Black Friday begins, we invite you to invest in something timeless—our shared human story. Your #GivingTuesday gift supports research, protects endangered sites, and inspires future archaeologists: buff.ly/mH6BJJJ

Next Tuesday is #GivingTuesday—a chance to make an impact that lasts. Your support funds research, protects at-risk sites, and inspires future archaeologists. Mark your calendar for December 2 and help preserve the past to inspire the future: buff.ly/mH6BJJJ

Archaeology is the theme of FIRST® LEGO® League 2025! ~100 teams are in need of an archaeologist for a Q&A session this month or in early December, and we truly need your help. Share your expertise and inspire the next generation! Sign up: buff.ly/NzhpmfL #archaeology #LEGO #FLL #FIRSTLEGOLeague

The AIA was pleased to participate in the ASOR Annual Meeting this week in Boston. It was great to connect with so many of you! If we missed you this time, we look forward to seeing you at the AIA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, January 7–10. #ASOR #AIA #archaeology #Archeology

There’s still time to register for the final AAH lecture of 2025! Step inside the Colosseum with Alison Futrell tomorrow at 8pm ET and explore how its spectacles shaped both imperial power and everyday life in Rome: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Archaeology #Colosseum #RomanHistory #AncientRome

Don’t miss your chance to register for the AIA 2026 Annual Meeting at the early bird rate! Rates increase after Monday, November 10. Registration includes sessions, exhibits, hotel discounts, and virtual access:

Step inside the Colosseum on Nov. 12 at 8pm ET with Alison Futrell for the final AIA Archaeology Hour of 2025, “The People’s Arena.” Discover how its spectacles shaped imperial power and daily life. Register & get the recording: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Colosseum #AncientRome #Archaeology

Reminder: Early registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting in San Fransisco ends soon. Hotel reservations are also open at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Register by Monday, November 10 to take advantage of discounted rates: buff.ly/jqxCnAu

Did you miss Justin Leidwanger’s special #IAD Archaeology Hour lecture? 🌊 A recording of “Shipping Stone for Justinian’s Empire?” and all our other AIA Archaeology Hour talks is now available on ArchaeologyTV, the AIA’s official YouTube channel! youtu.be/ErBOL4Xi7gU?...

Congratulations to the Western IL Society for winning the 2026 Golden Trowel Award! Between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, the Western IL Society achieved an impressive growth of 40%.

Reminder: Don’t miss your chance to help choose the winners of the Build Your Own Monument: Brick Edition Contest. Voting is open from October 20–October 30 at 12:00 PM ET. Cast your votes here: buff.ly/wShKTgM

Reminder: Key AIA fellowship, grant, and award deadlines begin Saturday, November 1! Find details on opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply on our website. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/wRNtvkT Questions? [email protected]

Celebrate #IAD with the AIA! Join us tomorrow at 8pm ET as Justin Leidwanger presents “Shipping Stone for Justinian’s Empire?” exploring a 6th-century shipwreck off Sicily and its insights into the Mediterranean world after Rome’s fall: buff.ly/GeyplhT

Are you a university-level member of the AIA? Join the Student Affairs Interest Group (SAIG) to connect with peers, share research, and advance your professional development in archaeology. Learn more: studentaffairsaia.wordpress.com #Archaeology #AIA #StudentArchaeologists

Happy #InternationalArchaeologyDay! However you celebrate IAD, the AIA thanks you for your participation, support, and continued love of all things archaeology – don't forget to check out the remaining IAD events on our #IAD calendar: buff.ly/hD67zv5

Remember to enter your builds to our Build Your Own Monument Contest: Brick Edition by 11:59PM Friday, October 17! The winners from each age category will receive a one-year AIA gift membership. Submission Forms: buff.ly/zXOqGuM

Explore Justinian’s empire next Wednesday with Justin Leidwanger’s lecture, “Shipping Stone for Justinian’s Empire?” Uncover the story of a 6th-century shipwreck and what it reveals about trade, religion, and art in the Byzantine world. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

⏳ 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

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

🏗️ 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

⏳ 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

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

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

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

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

⏰ 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

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

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

🖼️ 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

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...

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...

📢 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...

⏰ 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

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

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

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

🌟 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

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