Archaeology on YouTube: 2026.04.10

Take a virtual trip Down Under with the AIA as we catch up with Helen Green (University of Melbourne) as she presents the March edition of AIA Archaeology Hour: "Dating Australia’s Oldest Rock Art." This talk was originally given 3/25/26 at 8pm Eastern Time. Australia hosts the world’s oldest continuing culture, and Aboriginal rock art represents one of its most significant records of knowledge. These paintings and engravings remain of deep importance to Aboriginal people today and provide valuable evidence for researchers seeking to understand long-term human-environment interactions. Yet one of the greatest challenges in rock art research is determining age. Without knowing how old the paintings and engravings are, it is difficult to understand how the artworks relate to past changes in climate, environment, or culture. In this talk, Dr. Helen Green will outline the latest scientific techniques used to establish the age of Australia’s oldest rock art, and the innovative, multi-disciplinary projects that bring together traditional Indigenous knowledge and Western science to deepen our understanding of these remarkable cultural records and how we might protect them into the future.

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.

“Women of the Mine” (Mujeres de la mina) provides an intimate portrait of three women that live and work at the Cerro Rico mines in Potosí, Bolivia. At more than 13,000 feet, Potosí is one of the world’s highest cities. Cerro Rico mines exploit the world’s largest silver deposit. The mine is the symbol of colonial plunder. The population there has suffered in working poverty while extracting unimaginable riches for others. The mines date to the mid 1500s. In this “mountain that eats men,” historians believe up to 8 million have died so far. Average miner life expectancy is 40 years. In Cerro Rico society, women’s lives are the more cursed and precarious. Most women there are widows, struggling to support their families. Women cannot enter the mines—male miners tend to believe women bring bad luck—so they toil outside, hammering rock on the mountain’s flanks. This film tells the stories of struggle, resistance and courage of three remarkable women: Domitila Chungara – World famous labor leader and feminist, Domitila led the struggle of miners and women in Bolivia. Lucía Armijo – worker, miner, leader and single mother of six children, Lucia shows us the mines and tells us about her life in Cerro Rico. Francisca Gonzalez – Miner and the granddaughter, daughter and widow of miners, Francisca supports her family by hammering stone by stone in her struggle to change the future of her grandchildren. The years spent making the film were intense. Directors Malena Bystrowicz and Loreley Unamuno lived with the mineworkers and shared the joy of the births of dozens of children and the deaths of fathers, husbands and sons to the mines. About one of the film’s subjects, they write, “Domitilla, already old, was a legend. She surprised us with her endless energy to fight. Shortly after our interview, she died of lung disease – the “stigma of mine.” We feel very lucky to be able to share with you our work.” Stream “Women of the Mine” on Heritage Broadcasting Service (heritagetac.org). ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #inspiringwomen #documentary #womenofthemine #bolivia #bolivian #mineworkers #DomitilaChungara #SyndicalFederationofBolivianMineworkers #FSTMB #Potosí #mujeresdelamina #mining #whattowatch #heritage #history #bolivianhistory #femalemineworkers #powerfuldocumentary #CerroRico #cerroricomines

Wrap up this #WomensHistoryMonth with a powerful and inspiring message about women who heal and care for the women within their communities in the face of government repression. Salvadoran midwives often were the only option for help in delivering babies during the Salvadoran “Civil War”—the genocide against its own people by the U.S.-supported Salvadoran military dictatorship there. Now, these traditional health practitioners are fighting to protect their ancestral role in the face of government repression that aims to outlaw their services in favor of hospital services. Alarmingly, these services often involve medically unnecessary genital-mutilating episiotomies, approved by the government as a form of population control. The filming of “Matronas” (Midwives) grew out of an intimate relationship between the filmmakers, Shara Lili and Noemi Delgado, and the midwives featured, and has been shaped by a shared desire to raise awareness about birthing justice. About the significance of this project, Lili and Delgado write: “We believe this story is important to tell not only for El Salvador, but also for the globally relevant insight it provides us as birth becomes increasingly medicalized everywhere. If birth becomes the exclusive realm of hospitals, we lose access to traditional birthing practices which integrate our connection to the natural world from the moment we enter it, and which center women’s agency.” Through compelling interviews, the midwives of “Matronas” share traditional birthing practices, such as plant medicine, and “sobadas”—an Indigenous prenatal massage technique. Safeguarded by midwives, many of whom are in their late seventies and eighties, these practices are in danger of being lost. Despite a growing body of research demonstrating the positive impact that midwives have on maternal health in Latin America, midwives have been forced to operate under very constricted conditions since 2011, when the Salvadoran government announced that all home births are prohibited. Despite the harsh criminalization of their work, Salvadoran midwives continue to provide life-saving services to people in their communities. Watch “Matronas” and many more films about cultural heritage on Heritage Broadcasting Service (heritagetac.org). Subscribe today 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/) #elsalvador #midwives #matronas #inspiringwomen #elsalvador #salvadoran # #midwifery #birthingjustice #naturalbirth #traditionalbirth #indigenousknowledge #culturalpreservation #maternalhealth #salvadoranmidwives #homebirth #documentary #film #whattowatch

Get ready for three powerful new stories arriving on Heritage Broadcasting Service!📺✨ On March 30, explore the extraordinary story of how silver shaped the history of our world in "Empires of Silver, Episode 1: The Silver Rush," witness a powerful journey of reclamation in "Return After the Flood," and uncover medieval power shifts in "Humanity's Footsteps, Season 2, Episode 12: The Man of Faith." Subscribe today to start streaming! 🎥🌍 ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #HistoryDocumentary #WorldHistory #DocumentarySeries #SilverRush #TradeHistory #EconomicHistory #IndigenousHistory #Cree #CreeNation #FirstNations #IndigenousStories #MedievalHistory #MiddleAges #Archaeology

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 30, 2026, new films include: “Empires of Silver, Episode 1: The Silver Rush,” Return After the Flood,” and “Humanity's Footsteps, Season 2, Episode 12: The Man of Faith." ► 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 #HistoryDocumentary #WorldHistory #DocumentarySeries #SilverRush #TradeHistory #EconomicHistory #IndigenousHistory #Cree #CreeNation #FirstNations #IndigenousStories #MedievalHistory #MiddleAges

Why have idols of a goddess named Asherah been found in the homes of ancient Israelites? Did Israelites once worship a God-Goddess pair, with the Goddess later edited out of the biblical texts? In episode 2 of the captivating biblical archaeology series “It Ain't Necessarily So,” journalist John McCarthy explores some of the linguistic conundrums of the Bible, such as the common use of the name “Elohim” for God— which is a plural form of the word, sometimes used to mean Gods— and guides us on a socratic journey through biblical history. McCarthy delves into such topics as local Canaanite traditions, the history of the Israelites, and conflicting interpretations of Miriam, sister of Moses. While archaeological investigations lead to new evidence about the role of women during ancient times, McCarthy also weaves in interviews with modern day female worshippers who are forbidden to pray out loud at the sacred Western Wall. Learn more about Asherah and other women of the bible in “It Ain’t Necessarily So: John McCain Investigates the Bible: Episode 2: A Jealous God” on Heritage Broadcasting Service (heritagetac.org) and stay tuned for even more recommendations about what to watch this #WomensHistoryMonth! Join today 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/) #womeninhistory #documentary #womeninthebible #biblicalhistory #bilblicalarchaeology #Asherah #goddessidols #goddessfigurines #Canaanite #religiousstudies #israel #polytheism #archaeology

Season 12 Episode 6 Strata: Portraits of Humanity, March 2026 (Indigenous Quebec man critiques dominant culture; moss-covered dugout canoe in Alaska) (1) “Virus”: This powerful cinematographic slam by an Innu man from Quebec, with a mastery of words in the language (English) imposed by colonization, expresses a criticism of our relationship to Mother Earth, who arguably tried to protect herself with the COVID virus. (2) “Unlocking the Wisdom of an Ancient Canoe”: The 2011 discovery of an unfinished, moss-covered, dugout canoe, up an Alaskan mountainside and miles from water, inspires a team of archaeologists and culture bearers. They unveil a deeper understanding of traditional Haida canoe construction methods, land loss and the relationship between ecological health and human prosperity. Watch on The Archaeology Channel (https://www.archaeologychannel.org/index.php/video-guide/strata-portraits-of-humanity) or Heritage Broadcasting Service (https://heritagetac.org/). ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #heritage #strata #archaeology #archeology #anthropology #history #culturalheritage #strataportraitsofhumanity #culture #film #documentary #shortfilm #indigenous #nativeamerican #canoe #covid19 #poetry #nativeamericanculture

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 16, 2026, new films include: “Jesus' Female Disciples: The New Evidence,” Putuparri and the Rainmakers,” and “Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 12, Episode 6” featuring "Virus," and "Unlocking the Wisdom of an Ancient Canoe." ► 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 #christianity #bible #biblicalarchaeology #womeninthebible #hiddenhistory #sophieokonedo #biblicalhistory #aboriginal #australia #culturalpreservation #aboriginalculture #ecology #Innu #indigenous #nativeamerican #socialcommentary #covid #covidpandemic #canoe #quebec #slampoetry #haida

In the early 20th century, archaeology was still considered a “man’s field,” but that didn’t deter Theresa Goell from pursuing her passion. The New York-born scholar set out for the Middle East in the 1930s, working on sites in Jerusalem and Gerasa, and continued to work in that region after the Second World War. At the age of 53, she traveled to southeastern Turkey to lead the excavation of Nemrud Dagh, the little-known burial place of King Antiochus of Commagene. This brought unique challenges, such as hauling 1000s of pounds of equipment and overseeing a cross-cultural team of Turks and Kurds. She did all this while being nearly totally deaf. Goell was deaf from young adulthood, which meant having to learn to read lips. Nevertheless, she learned both Turkish and Kurdish, and later gave lectures about her life’s work. “Theresa Goell was truly a pioneering archaeologist,” says colleague and friend Dr. Donald H. Sanders. Directed by Martha Lubell, the documentary film “Queen of the Mountain” presents new perspectives of archaeology from the viewpoint of a trailblazer in the field. Through interviews and archival footage, we learn what set Theresa Goell apart and allowed her to succeed despite the odds. Though Goell had little backing from the archaeological community at the time of the excavations at Nemrud Dagh, she is celebrated today for teaching the world about this previously obscure and misunderstood site and period in the history of Anatolia. Nemrud Daği is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where tourists from all over the world visit the colossal heads of statues that were recovered by Goell and her team. You can join us on our tour of Turkey in October, 2026, and see this spectacular site yourself! For more information about our tour, and to register, visit https://www.archaeologychannel.org/tours. You can watch “Queen of the Mountain” 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 #documentary #theresagoell #womenarchaeologists #womeninarchaeology #womeninstem #deafarchaeologist #nemruddagi #nemruddagh #mountnemrut #travelturkey #kingantiochus #commagene #archaeology #unescoworldheritagesite #travelTürkiye

In 1872, in the cave of Cavillon in northern Italy, archaeologist Émile Rivière unearthed an apparently very old human skeleton, a discovery that changed the modern image of prehistoric men and especially prehistoric women. Initially assumed to be the remains of a male chief, due to the stockiness of the individual and the ornate shells decorating its skull, the skeleton was re-examined with modern methods and revealed to be a female. It was then renamed: the Lady of Cavillon. “Ladies and Princes of Prehistory” is an exploration that takes us from the Paleolithic burial site in northern Italy to France and Russia and shows us how our perception of our ancient human ancestors has re-shaped over time. The Lady of Cavillon burial, organized in an exceptional way, is the common thread to investigate the identity of these buried individuals dated around 25,000 years old. Little known to the general public, these Paleolithic burial sites reveal exceptional ornaments and raise the question: who were these individuals, buried with such care? Watch “Ladies and Princes of Prehistory” and more titles about archaeology and cultural heritage on Heritage Broadcasting Service. Follow along this month as we highlight films for #womenshistorymonth . Subscribe 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/) #womeninhistory #documentary #archaeology #history #LadyofCavillon #prehistory #paleolithic #paleolithicburial #Cavillon #eliteburial #prehistoricwomen #burialgoods #trade #nassaneritea #shell #shellornaments #gravettian

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

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What do we actually know about the Ten Commandments? Joel Baden joins Bible & Archaeology to explore how these famous laws appear in the Bible and why they became so central to later Jewish and Christian thought. 🔗 Resources & Links Join Dr. Joel Baden for their class on the Ten Commandments https://www.bartehrman.com/10-commandments-a/ 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.

What do we actually know about the Ten Commandments? Joel Baden joins Bible & Archaeology to explore how these famous laws appear in the Bible and why they became so central to later Jewish and Christian thought. From multiple versions in Exodus and Deuteronomy to their role in the story of Mount Sinai, we examine how the Ten Commandments function inside the biblical narrative and why they’ve been so widely misunderstood. 🔗 Resources & Links Join Dr. Joel Baden for their class on the Ten Commandments https://bit.ly/4scss1D Watch the interview with Joel mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/KJvldHGDEhM ✨ 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. Joel Baden Produced and Edited by Jordan Jones Additional Contributions by Mary Kathryn 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.

What do we actually know about the Ten Commandments? Joel Baden joins Bible & Archaeology to explore how these famous laws appear in the Bible and why they became so central to later Jewish and Christian thought. 🔗 Resources & Links Join Dr. Joel Baden for their class on the Ten Commandments https://www.bartehrman.com/10-commandments-a/ 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.

New evidence from Pompeii points to an ancient automatic weapon 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.

Will Davies, Cadw & Rhys Morgan, Black Mountains Archaeology

Alan Bowring

Jenny Hall & Paul Sambrook, Trysor

James January-McCann, RCAHMW

Roy Manning, BBPS & Charina Jones, Heritage Consultant

Stefani A. Crabtree Our understanding of the dynamics and stability of human systems cannot be uncoupled from their environmental contexts. While most work on coupled natural-human systems focuses on modern systems, there is an enormous amount of anthropological and archaeological knowledge that can deeply inform, enhance and transform our understanding of socio-ecological dynamics and sustainability. Work on past systems where we know the system’s trajectory can provide a powerful framework for addressing socio-ecological resilience, stability, and robustness in response to natural and human perturbations and change. In this paper we use the deep time of the archaeological record in conjunction with modern ethnographic work to address the intersection of environmental health and human health. We highlight work recreating human-centered food webs and assess traditional roles of humans within environments and ecosystems. Using these datasets we demonstrate how modern approaches, such as agent-based modeling and trophic network modeling, can shed light on the complex human-environment-health intersections of the past and offer that these approaches can help calibrate our understanding of our place in the global ecosystem in the present and into the future.

Katie Rees-Gill, Matt Jenkins

Archaeological evaluation is the most important stage in any development-led archaeological investigation. It is the process of moving from an understanding of potential to the demonstrable presence (or absence) of archaeological remains, and encompasses all aspects of archaeological investigation, from desk-based research through remote sensing and prospection to excavation. Considerable effort has been made in establishing the validity of different evaluative techniques, through methodological research into both gathering and interpreting survey data or understanding sampling strategies and sizes. Questions still remain around how we know when we have done ‘enough’, how the effectiveness of evaluation strategies is evaluated, how investigative techniques are tailored to a proposal and to a specific policy need, and how we practice in a proportionate and timely manner. This session will explore the progress made, to understand the challenges to the practice of evaluation and understand how practice can be developed.

Archaeological evaluation is the most important stage in any development-led archaeological investigation. It is the process of moving from an understanding of potential to the demonstrable presence (or absence) of archaeological remains, and encompasses all aspects of archaeological investigation, from desk-based research through remote sensing and prospection to excavation. Considerable effort has been made in establishing the validity of different evaluative techniques, through methodological research into both gathering and interpreting survey data or understanding sampling strategies and sizes. Questions still remain around how we know when we have done ‘enough’, how the effectiveness of evaluation strategies is evaluated, how investigative techniques are tailored to a proposal and to a specific policy need, and how we practice in a proportionate and timely manner. This session will explore the progress made, to understand the challenges to the practice of evaluation and understand how practice can be developed.