Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman stadium in the area of Antalya (biblical Attalia), Turkey.
“The Mycenaean Wall on the eastern plateau of the Acropolis of Athens, near the site of the Old Museum, is undergoing significant restoration.”
Bryan Windle summarizes the top three archaeological news stories for the month of September.
Turkish Archaeological News rounds up the highlights for the month of September.
Webinar on Oct 8: “Readers of the Lost Ark: The Ark of the Covenant from Biblical Religion to Contemporary Culture,” presented by Kevin McGeough with panelists Jennie Ebeling and Bill Caraher. McGeough writes about the same subject for The Ancient Near East Today.
Hybrid lecture on Oct 15 at Harvard: “Mavericks: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt,” by Lawrence M. Berman. Advance registration recommended for online and in-person.
“Founded in 2025, AI & Antiquity: Journal of Teaching and Technology in Ancient Studies (ISSN 3081-4553) was established on the conviction that Ancient Studies—encompassing history, archaeology, philology, and art history—urgently require a dedicated forum for critical reflection on pedagogy, teaching practices, and the transformative role of digital technologies in education.” The full issue is available for free download.
James Davila attended the Festival of the Carthaginians and Romans last week, and he has posted some photos and a short note, with more details to come.
HT: Agade, Gordon Franz, Explorator