Archaeology in Action
Live Online
October - June
Open today 10 am – 5 pm
Live Online
October - June
Join us online for a brand-new virtual lecture series, Archaeology in Action, featuring Penn Museum’s leading researchers. You’ll hear the latest findings from archaeological projects across the globe and see video highlights of what it’s like to do research in the field.
An exciting update to our Great Lectures series, these live talks online will kick off with Near Eastern archaeologist Dr. Michael Danti, one of our field directors in Iraq, who will share new details about the discovery of the Mashqi Gate at the ancient site of Nineveh. Also: Hear about a monumental citadel gate in modern Turkey, discover traces of a 19th-century Yucatan Mexican rebellion, and explore a new look into ancient city life in India.
Human Impact on the Landscape of Ancient South India
Wednesday, Jan 10
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Archaeology’s Role in Protecting African American Burial Spaces
Wednesday, Feb 7
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Earliest Hunters in the Mountains of South America
Wednesday, Mar 6
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET
The Decline and Fall of Classic Maya Culture, New Finds and Perspectives
Wednesday, Apr 3
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Daily Fare and Sacred Offerings in Classical Greece
Wednesday, May 1
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET
The Hidden History of Egyptian Labor in Abydos
Wednesday, Jun 5
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET