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

The 2026 AIA and SCS Annual Meeting starts tomorrow! The preliminary program is now live. Please check the Annual Meeting app and the printed program for exact order and presentation times. Public Events are also announced on the Annual Meeting website. #AIASCS2026 #AIA

Join us for AIA Session 8A: Creating Self-Guided Object-Based Learning Materials Flex your learning-design skills and create self-guided resources for any audience. You can even have your revised version featured on the AIA website for educators and the public! #AIA #Archaeology #AIASCS2026

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?...