Archaeology on YouTube: 2026.03.21

Join the AIA for a virtual trip to West Africa as Akin Ogundiran delivers the February AIA Archaeology Hour talk "Metropolitan Walls of the Ọyọ Empire." Enclosures and perimeter walls, built of lateritic clay and stones, are the most visible monuments and evidence of public works in the archaeological landscape of the Ọyọ Empire (West Africa). What purposes did these walls serve as markers of separation and connection? Join us to find out!

Society Sunday 2026 - February 22, 2026 Find your local AIA Society and see what they're up to: https://www.archaeological.org/programs/societies/find/ Join us as the AIA Societies Committee presents a virtual presentation and Q&A with Jessica Tilley. This presentation was given live at 1pm on February 22, 2026. Often deemed the ‘mysterious’ Etruscans, this pre-Roman civilization of early Italy has fought a hard-won battle in finding its place in the field of Classical Archaeology. Various titans of American Etruscology, including this year’s AIA Gold Medalist Nancy de Grummond, have dedicated decades of research to highlighting the value of Etruscan material in answering larger questions related to ritual practice, cross-cultural interaction, and Mediterranean trade networks. In recent years, Etruscan material has been at the foreground of widely publicized repatriation cases and cultural heritage protection conversations. This buzz culminated in the globally acclaimed 2023 film "La chimera" about a band of Etruscan tomb robbers. Looking ahead, Etruscology is primed for engaging in the development of current archaeological theory, with ongoing research relevant to our multi-cultural, interconnected world. In this lecture, Dr. Jessica Tilley outlines the dynamic history of the Etruscan civilization’s modern reception and highlights the ways in which it is uniquely positioned to contribute to ongoing dialogue around decolonialism, queer theory, globalization, and network theory in Mediterranean archaeology.

This webinar brings together archaeologists and scholars to discuss the preservation of Egypt’s cultural heritage in light of the upcoming CPAC meeting. Panelists will examine the role of bilateral agreements in preventing the illegal import of cultural objects and protecting irreplaceable archaeological resources. Photo credits: Thebes, Luxor, Egypt, Deir el-Medina, © Vyacheslav Argenberg Top left to bottom right: Temple of Hathor, Dark interior, Dendera, Egypt, © Vyacheslav Argenberg Abu Simbel temple (35054418285), Paul Grach, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Templo funerario de Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egipto, 2022-04-03, DD 06, Diego Delso, delso.photo, License CC BY-SA Great Sphinx and Kafra Pyramid, Radosław Botev, CC BY 3.0 PL, via Wikimedia Commons; The econonomic copyrights belong to Nomos Foundation (Fundacja Nomos). The Foundation shares this material under a free licence as part of its statutory goals. Knossos Minos's Palace, Silar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The AIA is excited to announce a webinar on preserving Greece’s cultural heritage. Hosted by Ömür Harmanşah, the AIA’s Vice President of Cultural Heritage, please join our panel of American and Greek archaeologists and scholars for a discussion on preserving Greece’s cultural heritage in light of the upcoming Cultural Property Advisory Committee meeting on renewing the bilateral agreements to prevent cultural objects from being imported illegally into the United States. The panelists include: Jack Davis, University of Cincinnati Kostas Paschalidis, Margo Tytus Fellow, University of Cincinnati Kim Shelton, UC Berkeley Shari Stocker, University of Cincinnati James Wright, Bryn Mawr Nikos Papadimitriou, The Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Foundation Museum Elena Vlaxogianni, Greek Ministry of Culture Tania Kyriakou, Greek Ministry of Culture Image credits: Looking at Poseidon, Sounion, Greece, Dimitrisdimitriadis, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Top left to bottom right: The Porch of the Caryatids, The Erechtheion, Acropolis of Athens, Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Propylon of the Gymnasium, Sanctuary of Asklepios, Epidaurus, Carole Raddato, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Lion Gate on 26 March 2019, George E. Koronaios, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons "Als Mittelpunkt der Welt" galt Delphi für die Menschen der Antike. 31, Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Olympia Philippeion, Ronny Siegel, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Knossos Minos's Palace, Silar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Join the AIA for the first talk of 2026 as the AIA's new president, Brian I. Daniels, hosts Danyelle Means for "NAGPRA as a Path to Healing and Reciprocity." This talk was originally given 1/28/26 at 8pm Eastern Time. Have you noticed empty exhibit cases at museums over the past two years as museums move to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)? Means' presentation reframes NAGPRA not as a legal obligation but as a vital opportunity for healing, reciprocity, and relationship-building between archaeologists, museums, and Indigenous communities. Drawing from Indigenous perspectives, the talk explores how NAGPRA challenges institutions to move beyond compliance and toward practices rooted in respect, sovereignty, and shared stewardship. By centering Native voices and experiences, this session invites the audience to consider how honoring ancestors and returning cultural items can transform the field into one of accountability, trust, and long-term collaboration.

Join the Archaeological Institute of America for a fascinating evening with Alison Futrell as she gives the last AIA Archaeology Hour lecture of 2025: "The People's Arena." This presentation was originally given 11/12/2025 at 8pm Eastern. Mass events in the Colosseum were highly visible performances of Rome’s imperial power. But how did the arena impact the lives of ordinary individuals? This talk explores evidence for the experiences of the people in the sands, the seats, and the substructures, beyond the emperor’s box.

Join the Archaeological Institute of America for a fascinating evening as Justin Leidwanger (Stanford University) presents Shipping Stone for Justinian's Empire? as part of the 2025-2026 AIA Archaeology Hour lecture series. This presentation was originally given 10/22/25 at 8 pm Eastern time. The “church wreck” off Sicily—with its 100-ton cargo of prefabricated columns and religious furnishings—has long stood as a symbol of Justinian’s revival of the Roman Empire in the 6th century CE. Recent excavations call this connection into question, providing a new look at economic, political, religious, and artistic networks and the merchant sailors who tied together the Mediterranean world even amid the fall of Rome’s ancient empire. 0:00 - Welcome from the AIA 5:43 - Introducing Justin Leidwanger 7:32 - Marzamemi II “church wreck”: an AIA project in many ways 8:36 - Introducing the Marzamemi II “church wreck”: 9:56 - Mid-20th century investigation and excavation 11:05 - The famous cargo 13:12 - Period of decline: A mid-20th century understanding of Late Antiquity 14:09 - Reconciling 100 tons of finely carved marble with narrative of decline 14:25 - Introducing Emperor Justinian 16:30 - Vibrant transformation: a new understanding of Late Antiquity 17:47 - Marzamemi: one of the last gigantic ships of the ancient world 18:40 - Illicit removal of material from the wreck site 19:38 - New investigations (2013-2019) 22:00 - Conservation challenges: taking care of artifacts above water 22:26 - Mapping the site 22:50 - New discoveries 23:02 - Too many capitals, bases, and columns 25:08 - A pulpit from Thessaly: carved verde antico 25:46 - Panels of Proconessian marble 26:12 - Smaller sculpted finds 26:33 - Not just one church? 28:08 - Scanning to create 3D models of architectural materials 28:35 - Virtually reunifying the cargo 28:55 - Clues from critters: understanding post depositional biological processes 29:50 - Experimental archaeology: understanding the labor lost 30:33 - Column clues: a little early for Justinian 30:53 - What else was on board? 32:04 - Justin’s favorite finds 32:29 - Records of Negotiation, decision making, and evidence of long distance interactions 32:46 - Remnants of the ship 33:34 - Dining on board 34:25 - Secondary cargo and previous stops 35:54 - Where was the ship headed? 37:04 - Conclusions 39:46 - Museum of the Sea in the Palmento Rudinì 40:24 - Underwater dive trails in Sicily 40:51 - Pop-up exhibits 41:23 - Acknowledgements 42:55 - Will the materials from the two Marzamemi excavations be reunited? 43:50 - More about dive trails in Sicily 45:40 - Were spare columns, bases, and capitals shipped in case of breakage? 47:45 - Was the ship making multiple stops? 49:30 - Transporting the cargo inland 53:02 - Why did the ship wreck? 55:07 - Was there shipping insurance in Late Antiquity? 57:10 - Underwater excavation logistics 59:41 - Technology used 1:00:41 - What’s next?

Archaeologists Anne Duray (Science and Technology Policy Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science), Ashley Lemke (Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Chris Motz, (Manager of Digital Assets, University of Michigan Kelsey Museum of Archaeology) join AIA's Vice President of Outreach and Education Jen Thum (Egyptologist and Associate Director of Engagement and Campus Partnerships and Research Curator at Harvard Art Museums) to answer questions submitted by FIRST LEGO League teams about archaeology and technology. 0:00 - Welcome 2:12 - What is archaeology? 3:14 - Anne Duray introduction and favorite challenge 5:45 - Ashley Lemke introduction and favorite challenge 7:19 - Chris Motz introduction and favorite challenge 9:42 - Jen Thum introduction 10:01 - What is the most common tool archaeologists use? 10:49 - How are robots used in underwater archaeology? 11:27 - How are computers used in archaeology? 12:26 - How do archaeologists identify and explore sites without digging? 14:22 - What is LiDAR? 15:55 - How is Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) used in archaeology? 18:15 - How are x-rays and CT scans used in archaeology and museums? 18:55 - How are 3D scanners used in archaeology? 21:31 - What role does AI play in archaeology now and how could it be used in the future? 24:47 - How can underwater archaeology use AI? 26:41- What other ways could AI be used in archaeology in the future? 29:22 - Is there a common database or software that archaeological digs use to store and share data? 31:23 - What are Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how are they used in archaeology? 32:04 - Why is it challenging to create a common software for excavations? 34:58 - What's the biggest challenge for using technology in remote places? 37:04 - How are electronics affected by dust, heat, or cold at archaeological sites? 38:46 - What kind of cameras are used in underwater archaeology? 41:09 - How is technology used to preserve artifacts? 43:32 - What do archaeologists use to preserve organic materials like wood? 46:06 - What is bronze disease? 46:52 - What are dry sieving, wet sieving, and flotation? 51:57 - How do you protect sites from natural disasters? 54:55 - How can robots be used by archaeologists in places that are hard or unsafe to access? 57:18 - What advice do you have for kids interested in archaeology? 59:48 - More resources for FIRST LEGO League teams

Join the AIA for a fascinating evening as Tate Paulette (North Carolina State University) presents Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia as part of the 2025-2026 AIA Archaeology Hour lecture series. This presentation was originally given 9/17/25 at 8 pm Eastern time. The inhabitants of the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers gave us the world’s first cities, first kings, first writing. They also built the world’s first great beer culture. They loved their beer: its colors, textures, tastes, and intoxicating effects. They sipped it through long reed straws and praised it in song and story. They drank beer at home, on the job, and in neighborhood taverns––also at feasts, festivals and religious ceremonies. In this talk, Tate Paulette introduces his new book, In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia. This authoritative but light-hearted account explains exactly what we know about the beers, brewers, and drinkers of ancient Mesopotamia, how we know it, and what puzzles still remain to be solved.

AIA’s VP of Cultural Heritage, Dr. Ömür Harmanşah, and the head of ARIT Ankara Office, Dr. Elif Denel, hosted a panel discussion on Wednesday, September 3 on the cultural heritage of Türkiye and what YOU can do to support its preservation with the upcoming US CPAC meeting. List of Panelists Zeynep Boz, Head of the Combatting Illicit Trafficking Office at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Nicholas Cahill, Professor of Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Elif Denel, American Research Institute in Turkey, Ankara Representative Office Director Ömür Harmanşah, Archaeological Institute of America Vice President of Cultural Heritage; Director of the School of Art & Art History and Associate Professor of Art History, University of Illinois Chicago Asil Yaman, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology; Director at Phoenix Archaeological Project (PAP)

During the 1930’s, the Roosevelts hosted a bevy of culturally engaging guests and performers at the White House. Among these was Chickasaw performer Mary Thompson Fisher–later known as Te Ata, meaning “Bearer of the Morning.” Born in Emet, Oklahoma in 1895, Te Ata delighted audiences across the nation and the world while also acquainting them with Chickasaw culture and Native American stories. “She has the most delightful voice and interprets her people in a most delightful manner,” gushed the first lady. “Bearer of the Morning: The Life of Te Ata Thompson Fisher” dives into the life and talents of this charismatic actress and storyteller. Through interviews and archival footage, we get a first hand account of Te Ata’s dedication to her art and Chickasaw heritage. By performing traditional Native American tales, she helped spread knowledge of indigenous culture to non-indegenous audiences, while also upending cultural stereotypes. As Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby noted, “She is a shining example of the power of artistic expression to change hearts and minds.” In many ways, Te Ata Fisher paved the way for Native Americans on stage and on the silver screen. It’s no wonder she remains a cherished figure among the Chickasaw Nation. Watch “Bearer of the Morning: The Life of Te Ata Thompson Fisher” on Heritage Broadcasting Service (heritagetac.org) and stay tuned for even more recommendations about what to watch this #womenshistorymonth ! Thank you, Chickasaw Nation Productions, for partnering with us to make this film available to subscribers on Heritage! ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #inspiringwomen #womeninhistory #documentary #teatathompsonfisher #teatafisher #teata #ChickasawWomen #chickasawlegends #nativeamericanactor #ChickasawNation #Chickasaw #storytelling #heritage #nativeamericanheritage #whattowatch

Picture an ancient and peaceful Iranian city where power was in the hands of women. That isn’t just a vision, it is what archaeologists found during their exploration of the Shahr-e Sukhteh (The Burnt City). The film “Burnt City” brings this piece of history to life. As archaeologists dig into the depths of the soil at Shahr-e Sukhteh, the film steps deep into history to accompany the ancient citizens of this wonderful city, near Zabol in Iran, through re-enactments. Film director and producer Naser Pooyesh commented: “The interesting thing for me about Shahr-e-Sukhte was how its civilization survived for 1,400 years, without fortifications, weapons and war ... no other civilization in history has lasted this long. We now know that there was no central government and no single leader in Shahr-e-Sukhte. The government of Shahr-e-Sukhte was administered by a group, one which was matriarchal, meaning that political power was in the hands of women. It may be for this reason that we witness no trace of weapons, violence and war in this city’s remains.” This quality is something that the world desperately needs today. ““Burnt City” is beautifully shot, historically important, and will fascinate all who see it.” - Brian Trenchard-Smith, film director and producer. Stream “Burnt City” on Heritage Broadcasting Service (HeritageTAC.org) and stay tuned for more #womenshistorymonth recommendations throughout the month! Sign up for Heritage and get your first week free! ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #documentary #matriarchy #history #archaeology #ancienthistory #persian #ancientpersia #burntcity #ShahreSukhteh #peace #ancientcivilization #matriarchalcivilization #iran #iranianfilm #iranian #ceremony #ritual #whattowatch

Dive into the extraordinary life of a young Chickasaw aviator whose determination and passion for flight took her to historic heights with this documentary/biopic double feature! In 1929, Pearl Carter Scott, at age 13, became the youngest pilot in the US. Pearl was mentored by world-renowned aviator Wiley Post, who was the first pilot to fly solo around the world. Pearl first piloted a plane at the age of 12. She became a commercial pilot, and a local celebrity, even before she reached adulthood! A proud citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, from Marlow, Oklahoma, she aspired to do “whatever is necessary to help my fellow Chickasaws.” Piloting during a time when not many women were flying, she helped open doors for future generations. Pearl has been inducted into the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame, and the International Women’s Air and Space Museum Hall of Fame. Get to know Pearl through archival footage and interviews with her friends and family in the short documentary “Pearl Carter Scott: On Top of the World.” Then, watch an adaptation of her inspiring story in the feature film “Pearl,” produced by Chickasaw Nation Productions (@ChickasawFilms). Stream “Pearl Carter Scott: On Top of the World” and “Pearl” on Heritage Broadcasting Service (HeritageTAC.org). Join us as we celebrate women who inspire us all month long for #womenshistorymonth ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #inspiringwomen #womeninhistory #pearlcarterscott #documentary #biopic #aviation #aviationhistory #womeninaviation #femalepilots #chickasaw #aviatrix #barnstormer #whattowatch

What was it like to be a woman in ancient Greece? How different was it from ancient Rome? What was life like as a gladiatrix? Or a priestess? Or a scholar? Or a physician? Explore the complex and often surprising roles women played in ancient Greek society in the short documentary “Mary Lefkowitz & Women in Ancient Greece.” In this short documentary, philologist Mary Lefkowitz and fellow Classics scholars analyze ancient Greek and Latin literature, law cases, art and other epigraphic evidence to create a nuanced portrait of women across all social classes in ancient Greece. Watch “Mary Lefkowitz & Women in Ancient Greece” in “Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 11, Episode 10,” our monthly series that covers new and diverse topics each month. Stream the episode on Heritage Broadcasting Service (heritagetac.org). Sign up for Heritage today and get your first week free! Stick around for even more recommendations about what to watch this #womenshistorymonth ! Thank you to the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, who permitted us to include this film in "Strata." ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #womeninancientgreece #athenianwomen #athenian #spartan #womeninhistory #documentary #classics #ancientgreece #classicalstudies #ancientrome #hellenistic #classicalhistory #classicalliterature #marylefkowitz #philology #greekart

In 1977, a book was published that transformed the study of women in the Classical world. “Women's life in Greece and Rome” is a translated collection of Greek and Latin sources that provides a unique look into the public and private lives and legal status of Greek and Roman women of all social classes. This anthology, compiled by Mary Lefkowitz and Maureen Fant, illuminated the complex and often surprising roles women played in Ancient Greek society, ranging from wives and mothers to poets, scholars and physicians. Their work inspired scholars to follow in their footsteps and study the diverse tapestry of women’s roles in the Classical world. “Mary Lefkowitz & Women in Ancient Greece” is a short documentary that highlights the groundbreaking work of the renowned philologist, as well as the scholars that are continuing her legacy today. Through Lefkowitz’s research, the film explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women in ancient Greece, shedding light on their influence in areas such as mythology, religion and intellectual life. Her work challenges traditional narratives and offers a more nuanced understanding of women’s roles in antiquity. Watch “Mary Lefkowitz & Women in Ancient Greece” in “Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 11, Episode 10,” our monthly series that covers new and diverse topics each month. Stream the episode on Heritage Broadcasting Service (heritagetac.org) and stay tuned for even more recommendations about what to watch this #womenshistorymonth ! ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #inspiringwomen #womeninhistory #documentary #classics #ancientgreece #classicalstudies #classicalgreece #ancientrome #classicalhistory #classicalliterature #marylefkowitz #maureenfant #philosophy #classicalphilosophy #philology

In the 19th century, archaeologists opened a tomb in the Swedish city of Birka. In the eyes of these early scientists, the opulent burial relics found within allowed a single conclusion: buried here was a high-ranking Viking male, likely a military leader. Flash-forward to 2017, when a research team from the University of Stockholm raised a suspicion that the skeleton appeared to be female. Unlike early archaeologists, scientists today are no longer solely dependent on the interpretation of grave relics and site characteristics to glean information about the life of the individual buried there. Close reexamination of the bones and the use of modern DNA analysis reveal that the tomb was actually that of a female Viking warrior! In “Riddle of the Bones: Gender Revolution,” archaeologists use new technology and a richer store of knowledge to reexamine older findings at sites across the world, just like this one! What they find turns traditional gender-role expectations upside down. As a result, fascinating female figures emerge from history. Stream “Riddle of the Bones” on Heritage Broadcasting Service (HeritageTAC.org) and stay tuned for more #womenshistorymonth recommendations throughout the month! Sign up for Heritage and get your first week free! ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #vikingwarrior #vikingwoman #vikingburial #femalewarriors #womeninhistory #genderroles #womensstudies #archaeology #archeology #anthropology #history #ancienthistory #womeninstem #documentary #dnaanalysis #vikings #whattowatch

Happy Women’s History Month! Throughout this month, we’ll be shining a light on films in Heritage that honor the women who’ve shaped our past—and those who are breaking new ground today. We kickoff the month with a film that showcases how the study of ancient women can radically change the ways in which we envision the past and why it is critical to check for biases about gender-roles when we analyze archaeological evidence. In “Riddle of the Bones: Gender Revolution,” archaeologists put well-known gender-role models to the test, bringing to light many surprising facts and overturning presumptions about ancient and prehistoric women. They challenge the prevailing idea that “men hunt, women gather,” and travel to sites in Sweden, Malta, and China to re-evaluate evidence with modern technology and a fresh lens. Women, as an active force in human history, have been ignored, but “Riddle of the Bones: Gender Revolution” seeks to bring their contributions to the fore-front. Stream “Riddle of the Bones” on Heritage Broadcasting Service (HeritageTAC.org) and stay tuned for more #womenshistorymonth recommendations throughout the month! ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #powerfulwomen #womeninhistory #genderroles #womensstudies #genderstudies #historicwomen #genderrevolution #archaeology #archeology #anthropology #huntergatherer #history #ancienthistory #womeninstem #documentary

As February comes to an end, we would like to share this powerful moment from “Jamaica and Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico,” a short documentary from the “Blaxican” filmmaker and photographer Ebony Bailey. #blackhistorymonthiseverymonth Stream “Jamaica and Tamarindo” and browse over 450 films and series about cultural heritage on HeritageTAC.org. Sign up and get a 7-day free trial period. ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #blackhistorymonth #bhm #afromexican #blaxican #mexicocity #intersectionality #jamaica #tamarindo #poem #music #streaming #whattowatch #nonprofit #documentary #documentaryshorts #africanmusic #mexicancuisine #mexicanculture

Heritage Broadcasting Service ( https://www.heritagetac.org ), or just plain Heritage, launched on January 1, 2021. Developed by the nonprofit Archaeological Legacy Institute (that’s us, the people who created The Archaeology Channel at archaeologychannel.org), Heritage features more than 450 outstanding film titles from many countries on familiar subjects. As of March 2, 2026, new films include: “The Mark of Empire, Season 2, Episode 4: Descendants of Ainu,” “Mr. Strehlow's Films,” and “Humanity's Footsteps, Season 2, Episode 11: The Feudal Lords.” ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #archaeology #archeology #heritage #anthropology #history #culture #heritagebroadcastingservice #film #documentary #whattowatchnext #japanesehistory #Hokkaido #Ainu #TedStrehlow #Arrernte #frenchhistory #MiddleAges

“Cantadoras: Musical Memories of Life and Death in Colombia” provides a portrait of rural life in Colombia in its Caribbean and Pacific regions told through the words and songs of the resilient Afro-Colombian singers that farm there. Through intimate interviews and the evocative chants of the bullerengue (cumbia-based style traditionally sung exclusively by women) and currulao, we learn of their everyday experiences of hardship and survival. Seen here, mourning women find strength in a collective voice as they sing an alabao. Alabaos are praise songs that are often sung during funeral services to implore that the soul finds eternal rest. Stream “Cantadoras” and explore even more cultural heritage films on HeritageTAC.org! Sign up and get your first week free! Stay tuned for even more films celebrating #blackhistorymonth . ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #bhm #culture #history #cantadora #cantadoras #colombia #caribbean #afrocolombian #music #africanmusic #africanroots #rootsmusic #caribbeanmusic #bullerengue #cumbia #currulao #ethnomusicology #alabao #documentary #whattowatch

What do we actually know about the origins of creation stories? Joseph Lam joins Bible & Archaeology to explore how creation accounts emerge across the ancient Mediterranean and Ancient Near East. From the absence of a "big bang" moment to shared themes like chaos, divine conflict, and political messaging, we trace the deeper patterns behind stories like Genesis, Atrahasis, and the Enuma Elish. 🔗 Resources & Links Check out Joseph's Creation Stories of the Ancient World with Great Courses: https://shop.thegreatcourses.com/creation-stories-of-the-ancient-world Join Dr. Joseph Lam for "New Insights into the Hebrew Bible" https://bibleandarch--ehrman.thrivecart.com/nihb-2026-elite/ ✨Become a Bible & Archaeology patron: http://www.patreon.com/bibleandarch 📚 Check out our online courses: https://www.patreon.com/collection/118539 ✉️ Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu 🌐 Everywhere you can find us: https://linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology 📣 Affiliate Disclosure: Using the links above may generate a modest commission at no additional cost to you and helps support our educational work. 🎙️ Credits Guest: Dr. Joseph Lam Hosted and Produced by Dr. Jordan Jones Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa Office of Innovation production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa. 🕒 Timestamps 0:00 Unpacking creation stories: from chaos to order 4:08 Mesopotamian and Egyptian creation stories 07:50 How creation stories shape social and political structures 13:59 Understanding the origins of gods and the role of humanity 16:57 Differences in ancient accounts of humans 22:31 Different creation traditions within the Bible 26:45 The symbolism of primordial water and chaos 31:20 Ancient perspectives on origins 37:57 Connecting creation narratives to the function of temples 42:51 Interpreting ancient texts through their cultural background

Digging into Easter Des Moines at the Iowa Taproom: March 26, 5:30–7:30 p.m. https://shorturl.at/nHKyI 📰 News Stories: 👉 3,300-Year-Old Papyrus Reveals How Ancient Egyptians Fixed Drawing Mistakes https://news.artnet.com/art-world/ancient-egyptian-papyrus-white-out-fluid-2752125 👉 King Abdi-Heba of Jerusalem Commissions a Syrian Scribe https://www.thetorah.com/article/king-abdi-heba-of-jerusalem-commissions-a-syrian-scribe 👉 The Pompeiian ‘Blue Room’: in situ detection and economic estimation of Egyptian blue pigment in an ancient domestic sacrarium https://www.nature.com/articles/s40494-026-02349-2?ref=hyperallergic.com 👉 How Much Did It Cost to Paint a Pompeii Room Egyptian Blue? https://hyperallergic.com/how-much-did-it-cost-to-paint-a-pompeii-room-egyptian-blue/ 📺 Podcasts/Videos Referenced: Inside The Secret Market for Ancient Bible Manuscripts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbB2uzYnuX4 Was King David a Murderer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dARz-t2LZE Jacob's Stew & Tamar's Cakes: Two Food Stories with Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItXRjLIwRWE Disturbing Bible Stories Explained: Judah, Tamar, and Jephthah’s Daughter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc8WZ-VPQgU God's Propaganda: Pulling Back the Curtain on What the Bible Wants You to See https://amzn.to/4qgWoJZ 📚 Reading Recommendations: Stolen Fragments by Roberta Mazza https://amzn.to/4syvvSo Bible Nation by Candida Moss and Joel Baden https://amzn.to/4sagczB Canaanite Scribal Creativity and the Making of Cuneiform Culture in the Amarna Age: Rethinking the Canaanite Amarna Letters by Alice Mandell https://amzn.to/4b9M2Xd Love, War, and Diplomacy by Eric Cline https://amzn.to/4rRWtED King David, Innocent Blood, and Bloodguilt by David J. Shepherd https://amzn.to/3MtxzMn ✨Become a Bible & Archaeology patron: http://www.patreon.com/bibleandarch 📚 Check out our online courses: https://www.patreon.com/collection/118539 ✉️ Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu 🌐 Everywhere you can find us: https://linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology 🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Jordan Jones Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:25 Egyptian White-Out? 11:02 How much did it cost to paint a room Egyptian blue at Pompeii? 21:49 Code-switching and scribal creativity in the Amarna letters 31:55 Live questions Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa Office of Innovation production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa.

Stolen from the ground. Sold through shadowy dealers. Displayed in world-famous museums. This is how many looted manuscripts travel from illegal digs to prestigious collections, and why almost no one faces consequences. Papyrologist and author Roberta Mazza ("Stolen Fragments") joins us to pull back the curtain on the hidden antiquities trade fueling modern biblical scholarship. We trace how unprovenanced papyri and ancient texts move through dealers, auction houses, and collectors before landing in institutions like the Museum of the Bible, and examine the controversial collecting practices of the Green Collection (the family behind Hobby Lobby) that sparked a federal investigation. This isn't just an archaeology story. It's about money, power, and who gets to own the ancient world. 📚 Reading Recommendations: Stolen Fragments by Roberta Mazza https://amzn.to/4syvvSo Bible Nation by Candida Moss and Joel Baden https://amzn.to/4sagczB Faces & Voices (blog by Roberta Mazza) https://facesandvoices.wordpress.com/ ✨Become a Bible & Archaeology patron: http://www.patreon.com/bibleandarch 📚 Check out our online courses: https://www.patreon.com/collection/118539 ✉️ Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu 🌐 Everywhere you can find us: https://linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology 📣 Affiliate Disclosure: Using the links above may generate a modest commission at no additional cost to you and helps support our educational work. 🎙️ Credits Guest: Dr. Roberta Mazza Hosted and Produced by Dr. Jordan Jones Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa Office of Innovation production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa. 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Roberta Mazza unpacks the illicit trade of ancient manuscripts 04:57 Understanding 'stolen' in the context of ancient artifacts 11:13 The Green Family's rapid acquisition of biblical artifacts 18:59 How museums and collectors shape the antiquities market 26:40 The role of auction houses in enabling illicit trade 32:38 How scholars influence the value and provenance of antiquities 42:04 Why everyone should care about the illicit trade of antiquities

Papyrologist and author Roberta Mazza ("Stolen Fragments") joins us to pull back the curtain on the hidden antiquities trade fueling modern biblical scholarship. Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa Office of Innovation production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa.

This week, we will cover a few recent news stories that deserve discussion before jumping into questions. If there is a news story you have a question about, send it to us via email at bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu. 📰 News Stories: 👉 The Elderly and the Household https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-archaeological-journal/article/archaeology-of-the-elderly-elders-fathers-and-mothers-in-iron-age-israel-building-101-at-tel-eton-as-a-casestudy/8554ED3A4AD156172976DBBF8A7EC2D2 https://phys.org/news/2026-02-archaeologists-elders-iron-age-israel.html 👉 Alexandria on the Tigris https://www.campus.uni-konstanz.de/en/alexandria-on-the-tigris-the-forgotten-metropolis https://archaeologymag.com/2026/02/forgotten-city-of-alexandria-in-southern-iraq/ 👉 2,700-year-old Stone Seal Stone seal https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-886482 https://arkeonews.net/2700-year-old-stone-seal-from-the-biblical-kingdom-of-judah-discovered-in-northern-israel/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email 📺 Podcasts/Videos Referenced: The Sea Peoples Mystery Is Worse Than You Think with Eric Cline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyP9Rz6hOLY Why Ground Penetrating Radar Can't Find Noah's Ark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqA2-U6iv0o The Truth About the Giza Pyramid ‘Underground City’ Theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cANtKDqqrN0 (Muon scanning) Shroud of Turin Evidence & Cleopatra’s Tomb: What Did They Really Find? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJL8fXls6m4 📚 Reading Recommendations: 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed by Eric Cline https://amzn.to/405QwYG After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations by Eric Cline https://amzn.to/3MZaKQP Love, War, and Diplomacy by Eric Cline https://amzn.to/4rRWtED Margins as media: The long insertion in 4QJera (4Q70) by Kipp Davis https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110603477-003/html ✨Become a Bible & Archaeology patron: http://www.patreon.com/bibleandarch 📚 Check out our online courses: https://www.patreon.com/collection/118539 ✉️ Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu 🌐 Everywhere you can find us: https://linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology 🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Jordan Jones and Mary Kate Lichty Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa Office of Innovation production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa.

Ellen Durbin and Heloise Meziani

Leigh Chalmers How do we, as facilitators, practitioners and archaeologists look after ourselves when delivering heritage wellbeing projects and initiatives? This paper will look at the importance of training, boundaries, and self-care as a way to manage our own well-being and the impact this has on us but also our projects and participants. Pulling on the learning from the Well-City Salisbury social prescribing programme, Digging for Erlestoke and The Ripple Effect, we’ll consider what structures should be in place before embarking on a wellbeing project and the responsibility we have to create safe and supportive spaces for everyone involved in the work.

Sadie Watson A research grant has facilitated collaborative work by Historic England, Museum of London Archaeology, the Greater London Archaeology Advisory Service and the London planning community on how to embed positive wellbeing outcomes into development-led archaeological projects. Guidance under production shows how archaeological conditions on a development could incorporate outcomes with a wellbeing focus, without reducing legal and professional requirements. This presentation will outline the operational implications, specific tasks required during project design, and the potential outcomes of such an approach.

Sarah Mays Wellbeing has risen as an important contribution of heritage to society, a reason for governments to support heritage and as target for volunteering programmes. Over the last decade impressive research has demonstrated measurable improvements in wellbeing for many groups through engaging with heritage. Yet wellbeing among heritage professionals is not better than societal averages, and in many professional contexts it is worse. There are many contributors to this circumstance, including precarious employment and poor working conditions. How can a profession which struggles with its own wellbeing be expected to improve wellbeing for those that engage with it? Bearing in mind recent research demonstrating that most ‘workplace wellness programmes’ have no benefit, this paper will address these issues in two ways. Firstly, drawing on data from sources such as ‘Profiling the profession’ it will explore the wellbeing pressures on different parts of the sector, and consider where current wellbeing programmes sit within that. Secondly, it will consider if there are any lessons from our understanding of how heritage improves wellbeing in other contexts which would help professionals within the sector

Ben Donnelly-Symes The paper will look at wellbeing archaeology in the broadest possible definition. Wellbeing archaeology can cover everything from projects undertaken by professional organisations with funding, through to self-funded community archaeology projects run by local groups. This paper will focus on organisations and individuals in Northamptonshire that are using archaeology to support wellbeing outcomes; regardless of whether it was an intended outcome from their work. It will also examine the impact that wellbeing, engagement with archaeology, and volunteering can have on both participants and facilitators. It is not intended to preach best practice but instead offers a holistic snapshot of the impact archaeology can have on the wellbeing of one county.

Katherine Miller Last year Historic England established the “Wellbeing Archaeology” Working Group. This group has explored what wellbeing archaeology is and means through a multi-sector perspective. It has looked at best practice for participants and facilitators; impact and evaluation approaches. In addition it aims to influence policies and procedures in a way that reflect these best practices and the importance of this work to the wider industry and governance. This presentation will describe the current outcomes and progression plans from the working group.

Linda Monckton In 2022 Historic England published its first (3-year) wellbeing and heritage strategy. As that first plan period comes to an end and we look forward to the next strategy, this paper will review key shifts in the landscape of wellbeing and archaeology over the past 3-5 years and consider the priorities for the profession going forward based on consultation and information gathering undertaken as part of the current refresh of the wellbeing and heritage strategy. It will introduce key themes relating to the public benefit of archaeology drawing on, in part, a recent research review on heritage and wellbeing and contextualise the issues to be raised in the subsequent papers in this session. This ‘state of the nation’ approach will, we hope, provide a platform for discussion on what next and what is most needed by the profession as a whole.

Coralie Acheson, Daniel Phillips In this session, CIfA’s Climate Change Working Group will share a call to action for archaeologists across the profession to make sustainability central to our work, whether we are in the field, the office or with the public. To do this we will need to develop our existing skills and learn new ones. To support this, we will be launching a sustainability toolbox talk – the first resource in a learning pathway we propose to develop collaboratively with members. Come along to engage with the toolbox talk and inform the development of future resources.

Charlotte Lockwood and Mark Hinman Investigations by Pre-Construct Archaeology just to the south of the Roman Town at Great Chesterford, Essex, revealed the remains of a farmstead, established on the southern bank of the River Cam in the late Iron Age and subsequently occupied until the second century AD. The fields and enclosures that once defined this farm became mature hedgerows which remained beyond the end of the Romano-British Period when the site was resettled. In the early 5th century AD, a highly significant hoard of 2615 late Roman coins was buried in the former site boundary and a new Anglo-Saxon settlement was established. This comprised of ten sunken-featured buildings, a Saxon Hall and other associated features. All in all, this was a great site with great finds, dug in good weather, that was also good fun to work on that finished on schedule. It was the people involved who seasoned the project with humanity and we would like to share some of those voices and experiences with you in this presentation.

Louise Loe (Oxford Archaeology) Between 2019 and 2021 Oxford Archaeology undertook a series of investigations along a c. 8.5 km strip of the Mendip Hills, Somerset, ahead of the installation of underground high-voltage electric cables. The work, which was undertaken for Balfour Beatty, on behalf of National Grid, uncovered rich evidence of Iron Age and Roman activity, including an exceptionally well preserved Roman roadside settlement at Max Mill Lane. This presentation concerns on-going work on the health, relations, origins and funerary practices of mothers and infants, associated with this site. Employing an innovative approach which combines osteology, histology, DNA and isotopes, preliminary findings suggest high neonatal deaths, metabolic disease, and putative genetic relations. Most inspiring is the information which is starting to unfold from the infants about their mothers who are missing from the physical record – the invisible mothers, their health, origins and genetic heritage. This work will be discussed in the context of key themes, such as environmental pollution, infanticide, and the mother-infant nexus.