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Archaeology Trivia Night
Trivia Night:
A night of fun with archaeological and other trivia and prizes.
Bring your own nibbles and drinks and prepare to cut loose.
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Digging up Indiana Jones
The cinematic history and dark side of archaeological adventure films.
A talk by Dr Peter Hiscock,
Reader in Archaeology,
School of Archaeology & Anthropology,
Australian National University.
On the eve of the release of the fourth Indiana Jones film (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) this talk will use the Indiana Jones theme to explore cinematic depictions of archaeologists. The origins of the Indiana Jones character will be discussed, revealing that Indiana has predecessors stretching back more than half a century. The 'dark side' of popular depictions of archaeology are also glimpsed through an examination of the way the Indiana Jones sagas are constructed. What seems to be a great way to popularize archaeology actually hides a dark and surprising message!
All welcome.
Please join us afterwards for light supper and a chat find out how down to earth archaeologists really are.
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CAS/CAR Film Night
The Cinematic Caveman: Film Night
The Canberra Archaeological Society and the Centre for Archaeological Research join forces to bring you some fun events to celebrate national archaeology week in the ACT.
Introductory talk by Dr Peter Hiscock followed by the Buster Keatons The Three Ages and hopefully another film TBA.
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Canberra Archaeological Society Weekend at the Coast
Come to Kioloa with the Canberra Archaeological Society and experience prehistoric, historic and industrial archaeology in a beautiful local setting.
Peter White will lead us to a number of possible localities including:
- the Murramurrang site
- Burrill Lake Rock Shelter and Grinding Stone
- A midden at Dolphin Point
- A World War 1 site
- Industrial archaeology at Bannister Point
- A rock art site
- The Lake Tabourie Museum
- A scarred tree at Mogo
- The archaeology of the timber industry around Kioloa.
Cost approx. $40-50, accommodation at the ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus and travel will be self provided, though lifts may be arranged.
Please register your interest ASAP by emailing: the.cookies@bigpond.com.au or calling Helen on 0408 443 243
Half price CAS membership will be available for people attending field trip.
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The Aboriginal Question: race, anthropology and things that endure
Come and listen to a talk by Gillian Cowlishaw and Diane Austin-Broos. Dig
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Classical Fantasies: The Art of South Italy
The re-discovery of Pompeii in 1748 and the publication of Johann Winckelmann's 'The History of Ancient Art' in 1764 defined art history and archaeology as we know them today. This reawakening of the Classical Ideal (or Neo-Classicism) was to influence art, literature, architecture, furniture and fashion design as well as people such as Josiah Wedgwood and Goethe.
Classical Fantasies will use the Nicholson Museumfs complete collection of over 200 South Italian figured pots from the 5th-3rd centuries BC as a backdrop to explore this extraordinary period in the development of modern culture.
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People, Power, Politics: The First Generation of Anthropologists at the University of Sydney
In 1923, the International Pan Pacific Science Congress, meeting at the University of Sydney, resolved that the need for anthropological investigation was a pressing necessity for our region. Three years later Professor A.R. Radcliffe-Brown took up the Chair of the first Anthropology Department in Australia.
This exhibition delves into the experiences of the Anthropology Departments first generation of anthropologists between 1923 and 1947 through the people who used anthropology to study others, the politics of their encounters, and governmental and bureaucratic power. Dig
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Egypt: Life and Death in The Black Land
From the cradle to the grave and beyond. Statues of pharaohs, painted mummy coffins; amulets and scarabs; artifacts from daily life to the residue of death; the Book of the Dead; the myths, the legends, the gods.
The Nicholson Museum holds the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in Australia.
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Can you dig it?
Become an archaeologist for the day and explore some of the hidden mysteries of ancient worlds! Suitable for children 4-10 years.
Further details can be found on the Hurstville City Council website under the St George Regional Museum: http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/PageZone_Museum.asp?z=11&c=276&p=632 Dig
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Dandiiri Maiwar, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures Centre
Dandiiri Maiwar is a vibrant and living Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures Centre at Queensland Museum South Bank showcasing Queenslands Indigenous people. Engage with Australias two distinct Indigenous cultures through their stories, artefacts, photographs, art and music. Celebrate the cultural diversity, innovation and creativity of Queenslands Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. Explore the richness and complexity of life through the diverse experiences, perspectives and stories of the first people of this country. Share stories from communities, clan groups, families and individuals from all over Queensland who have opened their lives and hearts for you. Experience triumphs and tragedies, histories and hopes for the future, dreams and achievements - through stories from places including the Torres Strait Islands, Yarrabah, Aurukun, Cape York, Hopevale, Townsville, Cairns, Lockhart River, Laura and Cherbourg. Dig
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Get up close with artefacts at Queensland Museum's Inquiry Centre
Material from archaeological excavations at Cathedral Cave will be on display in the Inquiry Centre. There are also hands-on activities include viewing residues on stone artefacts under the microscope, and handling stone artefacts. Dig
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Toowong Library Display
Archaeology display in the Toowong Library. Dig
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The Archaeology of Victorian Childhood
The Victorian period presents something of a watershed in social attitudes to children, marking the point at which 'childhood' was recognised as a distinct stage of life. Incorporating artefacts excavated from archaeological sites around Queensland, and items on loan from the Redland Museum, this display presents current research into the nature of childhood in 19th century Queensland, exploring the ways in which the new Victorian ideals regarding children were played out in this colonial setting. Dig
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People from the Past Trail
Survey for archaeological remnants with the Queensland Museum's "People from the Past" trail. Follow a trail through the museum to discover archaeological artefacts on display. Collect a trail brochure from Level 2. Dig
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Archaeology School Program
Presented in conjunction with the Council of Norwood, Payneham and St. Peters,
this five week course is designed to teach local school children the importance
of archaeology and history in their Council ward. Students from Flinders University
will introduce students from Marryatville Primary School to the basics of
archaeological study, as well as how we can use this information to uncover the
past histories of individuals from the area. This will culminate in a
simulated dig, where students will have the opportunity to experience
archaeology in the field, utilising their newly acquired skills and knowledge.
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Flinders University Library Display
A display of posters, books and artefacts at the Flinders University Central Library foyer and another display at the Sturt Campus Library will be held from 17-30 May 2008. These displays will mainly include the theme of maritime and historic archaeology focussing on research and excavation projects carried out by archaeologists at Flinders and other institutions. The displays include information on whaling sites, shipwreck laws, early shipwreck looting in Australia and some interesting books published on the various subjects. It will also include a display of 'artefacts' created by Flinders University archaeology students as part of a project. Come and view the displays and learn about the interesting archaeological projects going on in Australia. These displays have been organised by Jennifer Rodrigues and Jun Kimura.
ARCH1001: Artefact replicas Part of the assessment for students in this topic was to replicate an artefact from any of the cultures or time periods covered by the ARCH 1001 course. The replication process was designed to introduce students to the process of experimental archaeology and to how archaeologists interpret human behaviour from material objects. You are invited to appreciate the creativity and ingenuity of these students in devising their own manufacturing processes to replicate these artefacts and to learn about the past through their interpretive reproductions.
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19th Century Childhood and the Archaeology of Death, Tour and Talk
As material culture, gravestones convey history as well as archaeology. Although 19th century South Australia represents a time when social attitudes toward children meant that childhood was recognised as a separate phase of life, children were still very much part of the adult world. In this talk I will discuss the role of children in 19th century colonial South Australia and how they were memorialised in the Fleurieu Peninsula cemetery landscape. Dig
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Slate Quarries and the World of Delabole, Willunga, Public Lecture
Public Lecture by Dr Susan Piddock. In the hills above the town of Willunga lies a less well known village. Today the village of Delabole consists of a series of rapidly disappearing cottages, the foremans house and a chapel. The village was located just a stones throw from the Delabole Quarry, closely linking the families with their work place. While rapidly disappearing these cottages represent a life long passed where a close knit community built their own chapel of slate above the village overlooking the community and the nearby hills. Many of the people who lived at Delabole were Cornish and they bought with them their knowledge and their way of life to a new land. In this talk I will be looking at the world of slate quarrying in Nineteenth Century Willunga and life in the village of Delabole. Dig
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Archaeology at the Adelaide Gaol, Tour and Talk
An archaeological investigation is currently taking place at Adelaide Gaol. So far, the investigation has recovered finds reflecting the changing nature of prisoners activities at the gaol, their personal life and secrets. The archaeology is also offering new reflections on the shared cultural landscape of the Torrens River between 1836 when settlement of Adelaide commenced and 1840 when construction of the gaol commenced. Archaeologist for the project, Dr Keryn Walshe from the South Australian Museum will give a 30-40 minute talk on the archaeology and show some of the finds. Come and share the excitement of seeing early Adelaide through the archaeology of the Adelaide Gaol. The archaeological works area will be out of bounds for safety reasons but the talk will take place in the adjacent yard in view of works. Dig
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Body Casts on Display
Pompeii body casts
Part of the A Day in Pompeii exhibition.
To celebrate the announcement of the 2009 Melbourne Winter Masterpiece exhibition, A Day in Pompeii, visitors to Melbourne Museum have the unique opportunity to view a body cast of two women who were among nine victims found in the garden of the House of Cryptoporticus.
Melbourne Winter Masterpieces is a Victorian Government initiative and is exclusive to Melbourne, Australia.
Presented in association with the Soprintendenza Archeologica di Pompei.
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Australian archaeologists at Pella
This exhibition looks at the ancient city of Pella in the North Jordan Valley and tells the story of technology, trade and daily life over many centuries. It also describes the significant discoveries Australian archaeologists have made in Jordan for over fifty years. Excavations have revealed Pella as one of the most important ancient cities in Jordan, with a pattern of continuous human settlement stretching back to Neolithic times (c. 6500 BCE). Objects in the exhibition are drawn from the National Gallery of Australias collection, currently on long-term loan to the University of Sydneys Nicholson Museum, augmented by artefacts held in the University of Melbournes Classics and Archaeology Collection.
Curator: RE Ross Trust Curator Dr Andrew Jamieson
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Glenrowan Siege Site Excavation Tours
The site of the famous Ned Kelly siege - Ann Jones's Inn at Glenrowan - is being excavated by historical archaeologists throughout May 2008. Archaeologists hope to find remains of the Inn site and possibly forensic evidence from the siege itself. A viewing platform has been constructed right next to the site so that members of the public can watch the excavation taking place in front of them.
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AIMA/NAS Introduction to Maritime Archaeology Course
Maritime archaeologists from Heritage Victoria will be teaching the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology & Nautical Archaeology Societys Part 1 Introduction to Maritime Archaeology course in May. Part 1 of the 4-part internationally accredited course is open to divers and non-divers, and topics covered include:
* history of maritime archaeology
* ship construction
* cultural heritage management
* conservation of maritime sites and artefacts
* remote sensing and position fixing
* 2-dimensional surveying
* principles of archaeology
* principles of maritime archaeology
* legislation
* diving standards
The practical session gets the participants outside doing simulated underwater surveying and back in the classroom the teams draw up their results.
For more information on the courses visit:
http://www.aima.iinet.net.au/frames/aimavtframe.html
http://www.heritage.vic.gov.au/page.asp?ID=446
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"Meet the Monash Archaeologists" Seminar
Presented in conjunction with the School of Geography & Environmental Science and Monash Asia Institute, Monash University.
Archaeologists from Monash University will discuss their latest field work and research in Victoria, Papua New Guinea, Sardinia and China.
Speakers include: Professor Jin Hai Long, Dr Ian J. McNiven, Dr Tim Denham, Dr Bruno David and Lucia Lancellotti.
This lecture is supported by National Gallery of Victoria Public Programs. It is funded through the collaboration of the Monash Asia Institute and the School of Geography and Environmental Science, Monash University.
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MANDURAH: Police Barracks Archaeological Public Outreach Program
A two day public program with Mandurah Museum: The test excavation of Mandurah Police Barracks will take place in Dalrymple Park next to Mandurah Museum and will be open to public participation by prior booking. Fun for all the family will also be available through a series of fun family orientated archaeological activities held at the site and the museum.
The profile of archaeology and its role in telling the story of history is increasing as it is featured in a number of current popular TV programmes. During the Stretch weekend, the Mandurah Community Museum will be hosting an exciting community archaeological dig to find the remains of the 1854 Police Barracks in Dalrymple Park. Help excavate the site or come and watch and chat to the archaeologists. The dig site is on the foreshore next to the Museum at 3 Pinjarra Road.
At the same time and venue and in the adjacent museum there will be family orientated archaeological fun day activities. Experience what it is like to be an archaeologist by doing things their way. Try your hand at archaeological drawing of real artifacts, learn how archaeologists sort meaning from artifacts, try piecing artifacts back together again and more!
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PEEL REGION: Display of Peel Archaeological Projects
Do you know the exciting story of the past in our own back yard? This poster display shows the little known results of major archaeological projects undertaken in the Peel region. The display will move around various locations within the region with a changing focus to complement its location.
The poster display will change project focus at its various locations but will cover the Pinjarra Heritage Precinct archaeological survey, The Banksiadale archaeological survey the Jarrahdale Heritage Park archaeological survey, Tuckeys Cannery and more.
See separate listings for MANDURAH, WAROONA and PINJARRA displays
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MANDURAH: Display of Peel Archaeological Projects
Do you know the exciting story of the past in our own back yard? This poster display shows the little known results of major archaeological projects undertaken in the Peel region. The display will move around various locations within the region with a changing focus to complement its location.
Mandurah Museum opening hours:
Tues-Fri 10-4pm Weekends 11-3pm
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WAROONA: Display of Peel Archaeological Projects
Do you know the exciting story of the past in our own back yard? This poster display shows the little known results of major archaeological projects undertaken in the Peel region. The display will move around various locations within the region with a changing focus to complement its location.
Waroona Library opening hours:
Tues, Thurs 10-6 pm Wednesday, Fri 10-5 pm
Saturday 9-12 am
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ALBANY: Excavation at Lower King
Following on from the excavation conducted last year, Albany archaeologists led by Paul Greenfeld will be conducting a second season of digging at the Windermere Street site.
The site was identified by Aboriginal Elders as a camping place, amazingly well-preserved in the middle of suburban Albany. Excavations last year revealed stone tools and charcoal from campfires, with the fantastic result that the site has been tentatively dated through radio-carbon techniques to over 9000 years of age.
The Albany community is invited to come down to the Windermere Street site to observe and assist with the excavation from May 10th to May 13th.
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