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The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is North America’s oldest and largest organization devoted to the world of archaeology.
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
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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:
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While the U.S. federal government has declared an end to the COVID-19 emergency, we kindly ask all attendees to follow all public health guidelines that may be in place at the time of the meeting. Additionally,...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
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Information on the Joint Annual Meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) and the Society for Classical Studies (SCS)
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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?...
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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%.
October 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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
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Build Your Own Monument Contest: Brick Edition on the AIA website
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October 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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]
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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
October 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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...
October 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
⏳ 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
October 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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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
October 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🏗️ 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
October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
⏳ 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
October 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
October 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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
September 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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September 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM