AIA & Professional Organizations
AIA Flagship Hub
The primary professional and public organization for archaeology in North America.
The 130th lecture season (2025–2026), featuring recognized researchers delivering public field site overviews.
Spatial index map allowing users to isolate individual local operational divisions and regional lecture agendas.
An active example of a regional outreach chapter coordinating local lecture series, field trips, and academic workshops.
The definitive list of sanctioned field sites, including current 2026 opportunities like the Archaeology of Death at Pompeii.
The official general-interest publication of the AIA, offering global dig updates and photographic site profiles.
The Archaeology Channel’s video hub — field reports, documentaries, and site walkthroughs.
Careers & Job Boards
Primary job board for archaeology in academia, museums, and CRM.
Portal for finding field technician “shovel bumming” positions.
The world’s largest mailing list and resource for CRM, academic, and government archaeology jobs.
The official job board of the American Anthropological Association, covering academic and museum sectors.
Dedicated listings for the Cultural Resource Management industry in the private sector.
Society for American Archaeology hub for internships and professional listings.
Targeted career opportunities specifically for historical and underwater archaeology.
National non-profit focused on securing and conserving sensitive U.S. prehistoric site clusters.
Professional & Avocational Organizations (2026)
The primary professional organization for anthropologists; currently preparing for their November 18–22, 2026 annual meeting in St. Louis, MO.
The national trade association for the cultural resource management (CRM) industry.
Formerly the Graphics Archaeology Group, this body now operates under the CIfA umbrella as a professional institute.
Founded in 1984 by California State Archaeologist Francis A. Riddell to carry out archaeological surveys and excavations in Peru, including work tracing the Inca Highway. No longer an active organization; its records (1916–2009) are preserved at California State University, Stanislaus, and remain open for research.
An independent research and education organization dedicated to wider understanding of indigenous peoples.
A statewide organization for both professionals and hobbyists interested in Colorado’s past.
Founded in 1947, one of CAS’s most active chapters, with monthly lectures, site surveys, excavations, and public meetings; the nearest CAS chapter to Littleton.
Lists all nine CAS chapters statewide, including Indian Peaks (Boulder), Northern Colorado (Fort Collins), and the Colorado Rock Art Association, for finding the closest local group.
Regional Fieldwork, Certification & CRM
Established in 1978 by CAS and the Office of the State Archaeologist, Colorado’s official training program letting citizens earn recognized levels of archaeological expertise outside a degree program, through classes in survey, lab analysis, and site stewardship.
The primary professional network for cultural resource management (CRM) in Colorado, publishing the state’s archaeological context documents and the online journal Reviews in Colorado Archaeology.
A nonprofit research consortium founded in 2003 for archaeology and preservation in the Upper Colorado River Basin, known for the Colorado Wickiup Project and a large regional radiocarbon database.
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s clearinghouse of state and national cultural-resource organizations, government agencies, and historic-preservation legislation relevant to CRM work in Colorado.
Field and laboratory data—provenience, artifact analyses, maps, and photographs—from over two decades of Crow Canyon excavations of Ancestral Puebloan sites in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah.
Established by Tribal Resolution in 2009 as Colorado’s first Tribal Historic Preservation Office; the official regulatory authority for cultural resource work, Section 106 review, and repatriation on Ute Mountain Ute reservation lands.
A biennial conference and forum, running since 1993, for anthropologists and researchers working on the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S. and Canada, spanning high-elevation hunter-gatherer archaeology to historic sites.
The state’s primary historical agency; currently offering 2026 Summer Internships in Exhibition Development and Guest Services.
The Colorado state office responsible for the protection of archaeological and historical resources.
The primary listing of archaeologists who have agreed to abide by a formal code of ethics and standards.
Hosting the 91st Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA, from April 29 – May 3, 2026.
Focuses on the application of physical and natural science techniques to archaeological research.
The largest scholarly group concerned with the archaeology of the modern world (A.D. 1400–present).
While the formal society disbanded in 2013, their archives and “The Bulletin” are maintained here as a legacy resource for primitive technology.
A non-profit focused on “Preservation Archaeology” in the American Southwest and Mexican Northwest.
Formerly the American Schools of Oriental Research; this organization updated its name to be more inclusive.
The official journal and website for the American Anthropological Association’s Ethnological Society.
The flagship membership organization for professional archaeologists across Europe, hosting annual meetings and publishing the peer-reviewed European Journal of Archaeology.
Specialist Societies: Numismatics, Papyrology & Epigraphy
Founded in 1858; maintains digital databases of ancient coinage (OCRE, CRRO, PELLA) alongside its library, collection, and publications.
Founded in 1961; the scholarly community for the study of ancient Greek and Latin papyri, publishing the Bulletin of the American Society of Papyrologists.
Founded in 1996 to further research and teaching in Greek and Latin epigraphy in North America, affiliated with the international epigraphy association AIEGL.
AIA Flagship Overseas Research Centers
Founded in 1881, the oldest and largest U.S. overseas research center, serving nearly 200 affiliated North American colleges and universities; administers excavations at the Athenian Agora and Ancient Corinth and publishes the journal Hesperia.
Founded in 1948, supports research, conservation, and training in Egyptian history and heritage, providing a permanent base in Cairo for American-sponsored expeditions and field schools.
Founded in 1900 as the American School of Oriental Research, the oldest American research center for ancient Near Eastern studies in the Middle East; played a key role in the discovery and identification of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Women & Underrepresented Voices in the Field
Founded in 1972; an affiliate organization of the Society for Classical Studies promoting feminist and gender-informed perspectives in Classics, with annual awards, a quarterly newsletter (Cloelia), and mentoring programs.
A crowdsourced archive of biographies recovering the overlooked history of women in archaeology, geology, and palaeontology, including women whose contributions were historically uncredited.
Youth, Family & Education
Lesson Plans & Teacher Resources
A comprehensive directory of AIA-sanctioned archaeological activities and curriculum modules for the classroom.
A central hub for lesson plans and classroom activities, including the “Audio News for Kids” series.
Features current 2026 summer camp registrations (June 22–26, 2026) and hands-on “History Detective” journals.
A simulated shipwreck excavation lesson focusing on trade and material culture.
An outdoor activity using local gravestones as primary sources to study cultural change.
Features new 2026 “Family Days” and digital interactives for 17th-century colonial history.
Over 160 classroom-ready lesson plans that use places listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
A national heritage education program providing professional development and the Investigating Shelter curriculum.
A digital exploration of archaeological methods through museum collections.
Focused on Arctic material culture, ivory carvings, and Indigenous history.
The SAA’s primary guide, including 2024–2026 Principles of Archaeological Ethics for the classroom.
The Smithsonian’s initiative to provide accurate narratives and lesson plans about Native American history.
Resources for K-12 educators on Southwestern cultures and 2026 museum programs.
Teaching the preservation and importance of petroglyphs and pictograph sites in the West.
An inquiry-based guide to Ancestral Puebloan archaeology and astronomy.
Utah Education Network’s platform for searchable, core-aligned archaeology plans.
Specialized materials for teaching rock art conservation and Indigenous perspectives.
For Kids & Families: Games & Discovery
Games and explorations like “Inca Investigation” and “Seven Ancient Artifacts.”
A 2026 family series using LEGO to teach fundamentals of ancient engineering.
Earn badges by completing archaeological quests at National Park sites.
Find artifacts used by kids thousands of years ago through an interactive map.
Featuring printable archaeology coloring pages, word searches, and virtual campus tours.
Family & Student Events (2026)
October 17, 2026
A global event featuring family-friendly archaeology fairs, simulated digs, and “Build Your Own Monument” challenges.
New for 2026
The “Unearthed!” STEM challenge invites kids to solve real-world archaeological problems using robotics and scientific inquiry.
Cortez, CO — hands-on “Pueblo Lifestyle” activities, atlatl throwing, and simulated excavations for grades 4–12.
June 8–12, 2026
A week-long immersive field survey and lab experience for kids ages 10–16.
May 25 – August 7, 2026
Weekly themes including “Jr. Scientists” and “Fossils and Fun” for ages 5–13.
Summer 2026
A residential program for students age 13+ to participate in a real excavation at a Late Woodland habitation site.
Regular “Saturdays are for Kids” events featuring miniature excavation units and “Archaeology Quests” for children 12 and under.
Museums & Cultural Centers
Global Museums & Research Institutions
Comprehensive collections documenting human culture from its beginning.
Home to the Code of Hammurabi and the Lamassu of Khorsabad.
Digital access to 5,000 years of art, including massive Egyptian and Classical galleries.
The world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization.
State-of-the-art facility displaying findings from the site of the Acropolis.
The largest museum in Greece and a world leader for ancient Greek art.
Essential for its Egyptian and Etruscan collections and digital tours.
The world’s oldest university museum, home to Aegean and Anglo-Saxon archaeology.
Founded in 1884, home to over a million objects spanning nearly two million years, including major collections from Captain Cook’s voyages, local Cambridge-area archaeology, and world anthropology.
Chicago’s premier research institution for biological and anthropological history.
Exploring the archaeology and history of Scotland alongside world cultures.
The oldest state museum in Peru, covering 5,000 years of Andean history.
The definitive resource for Mesoamerican (Olmec, Aztec, and Maya) study.
While under renovation, the “Panorama” exhibition provides a top-tier digital 360° resource.
An essential stop for East Asian archaeology and prehistoric galleries.
Primary repository for Southeast Asian maritime archaeology.
Features the “Museum ExplorAR” augmented reality guide.
Home to the iconic “Bog Bodies” and prehistoric Irish gold.
World-renowned for its pre-Columbian gold and Moche ceramic collection.
Berkeley’s primary museum holding over 3.8 million objects from around the world.
The global standard for museum research and anthropological preservation.
Peru Museums
Housed in a Moche-style pyramid; contains the unlooted treasures of the Lord of Sipán.
The most comprehensive institution for the study of Inca civilization.
Houses the artifacts returned to Peru from the Yale/Bingham collection.
An active research site where you can view live excavations of a 1,500-year-old pyramid.
Represents the evolution of Peruvian art from pre-Columbian to modern eras.
A community-run museum housing over 200 mummies from the Laguna de los Cóndores.
Home to “Juanita, the Ice Maiden.” Guided tours are mandatory as of 2026.
Details the astronomical and spiritual heart of the Inca Empire.
Indigenous Cultural Centers & Colorado Museums
The primary hub for the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, located in Albuquerque.
Located on Second Mesa; includes a museum and traditional Hopi cultural education.
The official gateway for tours of the Middle Village and ancestral Hawikku site.
A UNESCO World Heritage site continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years.
A tribal museum in Ignacio, Colorado, housing archives on Ute history.
Based in Denver, featuring exhibits on Colorado’s archaeological and social history.
Boulder’s research museum, holding significant Ancestral Puebloan artifacts.
Located in Window Rock, AZ, dedicated to the traditions of the Diné people.
Curates over 500,000 archaeology and ethnology objects, largely from the Rocky Mountain and Plains regions, with active research and repatriation programs.
Academic & Student Resources
Academic Centers: Colorado & Global Hub
National center for Classical Art and Archaeology with M.A. and Ph.D. research tracks.
Research on the American Southwest via the CU Museum of Natural History.
Robust Southwestern Archaeology program and field school established in 1969.
Research center for Ancestral Puebloan archaeology located in the Four Corners.
Immersive field methods and dendrochronology labs under the Block Plan system.
Known for museum studies and the Amache Community Archaeology Project.
Undergraduate focus on prehistoric and classical antiquity.
Ranked #1 globally for Archaeology in 2026; home to the McDonald Institute.
Teaches the Classical Tripos across five caucuses (literature, ancient philosophy, ancient history, Classical art and archaeology, and linguistics); the Regius Professorship of Greek dates to 1540.
The largest Classics faculty in the world, based at the Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies; runs the Oxyrhynchus Papyri Project and offers a dedicated BA in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History.
Leader in Classical Reception studies and home to the elite Brotherton Library collections.
Consistently ranked top globally for Classics with on-site excavation opportunities.
Major U.S. Classics & Archaeology Departments
A note on PhD admissions: a wave of budget pressure hit humanities graduate programs nationwide for the 2026–27 cycle. As of this writing, Brown (Classics, plus Egyptology & Assyriology and Anthropology) and the University of Chicago (Classics, along with nearly its entire Humanities Division) have both paused PhD admissions for one cycle; the UC Irvine/Riverside/San Diego tri-campus Classics PhD is also not currently admitting. This changes yearly — there is no live, centralized tracker for it, so check each department’s own graduate admissions page directly before applying, or watch the Society for Classical Studies and higher-ed press (Inside Higher Ed, the Chronicle of Higher Education) for updates.
Interdisciplinary department spanning archaeology, art history, history, language, and literature of the Greek and Roman worlds.
Offers majors in Classics, Classical Civilization, and Ancient and Modern Greek.
Undergraduate and graduate programs with strong ties to Princeton’s Program in the Ancient World.
Includes graduate programs in Ancient History, Greek and Latin Languages and Literatures, and Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World, closely tied to the Penn Museum.
Undergraduate and graduate programs in Classics and Classical Studies in New York City.
Organizes Brown’s undergraduate and graduate programs in archaeology, with an emphasis on the ancient Mediterranean, Egypt, and the Near East, and active fieldwork in Egypt, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Sardinia, and Turkey.
Offers graduate tracks in both Classics and Classical Archaeology.
One of the largest classics departments in the U.S., offering majors in Classics, Ancient History and Classical Civilization, Classical Archaeology, Greek, and Latin.
Works closely with the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA on the university’s Interdepartmental Archaeology Program.
One of the few U.S. departments dedicated specifically to Classical and Near Eastern archaeology, with a geoarchaeology concentration and the Ella Riegel Memorial teaching collection.
Established in 1976, the oldest graduate degree-granting program in the U.S. devoted to the archaeology of ships and the history of seafaring, closely affiliated with the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. Currently coordinated by Deborah Carlson.
For Students: Writing & Financial Aid
Updates on federal aid eligibility, scholarship windows, and FAFSA timelines.
Expert advice on mastering personal statements and research-based essay composition.
Strategy guide on how history degrees apply to roles in curation, education, and law.
Research Portals & Digital Tools
New to the Past? Start Here
The “Google Maps” of the Roman World. Calculate travel times and costs across the empire by sea, river, and road.
Inspect world-famous artifacts from every angle with high-resolution 3D scans you can rotate and zoom in your browser.
A beginner-friendly guide from the British Library on decoding the handwriting, art, and shorthand of the Middle Ages.
The primary interactive atlas for exploring the ancient world by region and time period.
Advanced Ancient World Resource Portals
Primary open-source library for Greek/Latin texts and morphological parsing tools.
Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies project publishing a free digital edition of the Iliad and Odyssey’s textual transmission, including high-resolution images of the Venetus A manuscript and its scholia, treating the poems as an oral, multiform tradition rather than a single fixed text.
Open-access visual database from UCLA’s Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press, with searchable images from its published monographs across world archaeology.
A hub linking Oxford’s open-access archaeological databases, including the Beazley Archive Pottery Database, the Roman Provincial Coinage Database, the Atlas of Hillforts, and the EAMENA endangered-heritage database.
Specialized portal for gender studies and social history in the ancient Mediterranean.
Unified database of Greek and Latin inscriptions with images and translations.
The central hub for papyrology, aggregating the Duke Databank of Documentary Papyri, the Heidelberger Gesamtverzeichnis, and other major papyrological databases into one searchable, collaboratively edited resource.
A Brown University project making accessible thousands of Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, and Latin inscriptions from Israel/Palestine, ca. 520 BCE–640 CE, fully searchable with English translations.
Access to nearly half a million cuneiform tablets from ancient Mesopotamia.
Interdisciplinary portal for texts from Egypt and the Nile Valley (800 BC – 800 AD).
Essential Attic vocabulary lexicon digitized by the University of Chicago.
Immersive Science & Discovery Tools
High-fidelity digital reconstruction allowing users to virtually walk through Rome in 320 AD.
Explore submerged history through 3D reconstructions of Bronze Age and Byzantine wrecks.
Global hub for learning how ancient technologies functioned through practical replication.
Premier research center for evolutionary genetics and ancient human genome sequencing.
Join a crowd-sourced effort to identify undiscovered archaeological sites and protect them from looting.
A charity dedicated to researching, recording, and protecting maritime and underwater heritage since 1972, running public training courses in underwater archaeological techniques.
Founded in 1937 by A.E. Douglass, the founder of dendrochronology; the world’s premier center for dating archaeological sites and reconstructing past climates using tree rings, with a Southwestern Dendroarchaeology program.
Primary Texts & Digital Collections
Access to thousands of handwritten documents, including the Lindisfarne Gospels.
All 680 pages of the ca. 800 AD Insular illuminated Gospel manuscript, fully digitized in high resolution, alongside other Trinity treasures and illuminated manuscripts from the Old Library.
Portals exploring the social and literary lives of 19th-century Britain.
Extensive digital archive of primary sources and personal accounts from the Great War.
The largest library in the world; essential for its photographic and map records.
Public-domain Latin texts spanning from antiquity to the modern era.
The premier digital research library for Greek literature from Homer to Byzantium.
Classical & Ancient World Resources
Access to the full digitized library of texts and archaeological artifacts.
A critical morphological analyzer for translating and studying Latin and Greek texts.
An interactive guide covering daily life, geography, and the Acropolis.
A vast collection of public-domain primary sources from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome.
A specialized bibliographical portal for Near Eastern studies.
A center for electronic publication in the humanities, hosting various digital classics projects.
A specialized University of Virginia exhibit exploring medical tools and practices in antiquity.
A multi-institutional digital portal for Near Eastern research.
Formerly the Oriental Institute; a leading center for Near Eastern archaeology.
A specialized look at the development of writing and urbanism in the Fertile Crescent.
An online repository of images and metadata for over 1,000 papyrus fragments.
A research portal into the art and history of Ancient Egypt.
A visual and educational guide to hieroglyphs, king lists, and 3D temple reconstructions.
The definitive visual and scholarly resource for the Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilization.
Articles and videos on global antiquity from the History Channel.
A detailed guide to the archaeology, art, and history of the Greek world.
The definitive community-built atlas of ancient places and coordinates.
An interactive atlas based on the Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World.
A high-end 3D digital reconstruction of the Emperor Hadrian’s sprawling estate.
A 2026-updated digital model of the Roman Forum at the height of the Empire.
Major Research Libraries & Archives
The cornerstone of global document research, holding over 150 million items.
Educational modules covering everything from the Magna Carta to 20th-century history.
Targeted access to millions of digitized books, maps, and manuscripts.
The ultimate resource for Classical and Near Eastern manuscript study.
Central access to SOLO and digitized collections.
Home to the Declaration of Independence and the official repository for U.S. federal records.
The official archive for the UK government, spanning 1,000 years of history.
A unified digital portal providing access to European cultural heritage from thousands of institutions.
Re-opened in 2026; one of the most extensive archaeology libraries in the U.S.
A principal research center for Classics and Egyptology.
Specialized archives in Los Angeles focusing on Mediterranean archaeology.
The premier resource for researchers working in Greece and the Balkans.
A specialized research guide for anthropology and archaeology students.
Excavation and survey records from Troy, Pylos (Palace of Nestor), Nemea, and other sites led by Carl W. Blegen and later UC excavators, plus the PASP collection documenting the decipherment of Linear B (Emmett L. Bennett Jr., Michael Ventris, and Alice Kober papers).
Journals & Publications
The authoritative peer-reviewed academic journal of the AIA, focused primarily on Mediterranean and classical world fields.
The Archaeological Conservancy’s quarterly publication.
The flagship journal of the American Anthropological Association.
Hosted by the University of Chicago Press.
A review of world archaeology, hosted on Cambridge Core.
The modern open-access home for research on ancient astronomical technologies.
Synthesizes the prehistory of specific global regions.
A major journal backed by the Wenner-Gren Foundation.
The journal of the Association for Environmental Archaeology.
Focuses on the “how-to” of conducting anthropological and archaeological fieldwork.
Theoretical and methodology-driven research.
Covers primary data from archaeological excavations and surveys worldwide.
The official journal of the Society for Historical Archaeology.
Research on the archaeology, ethnohistory, and art history of Latin America.
Global coverage of culture, science, and history.
The peer-reviewed journal of the AAAS.
Long-form science journalism for the public.
Open-access research and the latest data in archaeological science.
Open-access, peer-reviewed reviews of current scholarly work in classical studies and archaeology, publishing continuously since 1990.
Scholarly publication for New World archaeological research and anthropology.
The UK’s best-selling archaeology magazine bridging amateur and professional results.
Research on the primate fossil record and human biological evolution.
Global multidisciplinary science journal recording baseline genomic discoveries.
Venue for scientific techniques applied to archaeological problems.
News, Preservation & General Resources
Media & News
A visual blog exploration of how artifacts like jewelry provide personal context to the archaeological record.
A massive media clearinghouse for archaeological films, news, and the “Audio News from Archaeologica.”
A daily updated feed of the most important archaeological discoveries worldwide.
Preservation & Government
Replaces the legacy NADB; the current official database for U.S. archaeological and historic resources.
An NPS center focused on the “science of preservation” through technology and research.
The international body responsible for designating and protecting the world’s most significant cultural sites.
A non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of cultural heritage places worldwide, guided by the Venice Charter.
An intergovernmental organization based in Rome dedicated to the conservation of cultural heritage through training, information, research, and advocacy.
An independent organization that has preserved cultural heritage at more than 700 sites in 112 countries since 1965.
Advances conservation practice worldwide through scientific research, education and training, and field projects.
Research, Funding & Community
The Smithsonian’s repository for ethnographic and linguistic fieldnotes.
The primary funding source for large-scale archaeological research in the U.S.
A collective dedicated to the resources and digital presence of Indigenous nations.
The active site for the project that discovered “Cycladic Neanderthals” on the island of Naxos.
Connecting professionals who use anthropology to solve real-world contemporary problems.
Digital Archaeology, Podcasts & Open Data
Digital Archaeology & GIS Tools
The industry-standard open-source Geographic Information System. Essential for creating site maps and spatial analysis.
The leading photogrammetry software used to turn site photos into 3D digital models.
A powerful open-source alternative for 3D reconstruction and photogrammetry, built on the AliceVision framework.
Free training modules for ESRI’s ArcGIS, the professional-grade software used by major CRM firms and government agencies.
A platform used by computational archaeologists to build “Agent-Based Models” (simulating how ancient people moved and traded).
Podcasts & Media (Archaeology on the Go)
A massive collection of shows covering everything from field tech life to feminist archaeology.
An accessible, fun look at the “weird and wonderful” side of human history and bioarchaeology (archived on the Archaeology Podcast Network).
A deep-dive narrative history of the Nile Valley, frequently updated with discovery news.
Digging specifically into Irish heritage with interviews from current field directors.
Highly reputable visual documentaries on Pre-Columbian cultures.
A professional archaeologist debunking myths and explaining how real science works.
Open Access Databases (Raw Data)
A free, open-access resource for the publication of primary field research data (spreadsheets, maps, and photos).
The UK’s primary digital repository for heritage data, including thousands of “grey literature” excavation reports.
An international digital repository for the records of archaeological investigations, including the Digital Archive of Huhugam Archaeology launched by ASU.
A global hub for comparing ancient urbanism with modern cities, managed by the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology.
A collaborative research database for the pre-Hispanic archaeology of the U.S. Southwest and Northwest Mexico, with co-investigators including CU Boulder’s Scott Ortman; maintained by Archaeology Southwest with NSF and NEH funding.
Introductory guides, fact sheets, and a video archive from a nonprofit dedicated to “Preservation Archaeology” in the American Southwest.
Littleton & Local Resources
Free, Smithsonian-affiliated museum on 40 acres by Ketring Lake with two 19th-century living history farms, a blacksmith shop, exhibition galleries, and teacher resources for field trips and classroom use.
The official site for LPS, serving Littleton and surrounding communities from preschool through grade 12.
Littleton’s public library, with children’s, middle school, and high school research resources, genealogy tools, online learning courses, and culture pass checkout.
Serving over 200,000 residents of Arapahoe County with eight branch libraries, catalog access, and research databases available to LPS families outside Littleton’s own city library system.
A project-based social studies and literacy program for grades 4–12, housed at CU Denver, with regional competitions, research field trips, and classroom resources aligned to Colorado Academic Standards.
AP & High School Anthropology Support
Official course and exam description; Unit 1 (Global Prehistory) and Unit 2 (Ancient Mediterranean) draw directly on archaeology.
Official course and exam description for the introductory college-level world history course, c. 1200 to the present.
Official course and exam description, covering roughly 1450 to the present.
A Wenner-Gren Foundation publication covering archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and linguistics for general readers; ceased publishing new articles at the end of 2025 but remains a free archive of 1,500+ articles and teaching units — a strong fit for a high school Anthropology elective.
World Archaeology: Regional Institutes
India’s premier organization for archaeological research and protection of over 3,600 monuments and sites of national importance, established in 1861.
One of the world’s largest archaeological research institutions, with departments and commissions across Europe, the Near East, and beyond.
The official site for Petra, the rock-cut Nabataean capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site managed by Jordan’s Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority.
Australia’s premier research, collections, and publishing institution for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and heritage.
Japan’s leading institute for the excavation, study, and conservation of ancient cultural heritage, centered on the Nara, Fujiwara, and Asuka palace sites.
Established in 1948, Japan’s nationwide organization for archaeology and cultural-property preservation, publishing the open-access Japanese Journal of Archaeology.
The English-language portal of China’s leading archaeological research institute, part of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, covering recent discoveries, research, and museum collections.
Founded in 1980, Brazil’s leading scientific association for archaeology, publishing the open-access Revista de Arqueologia and covering Amazonian and Andean cultural heritage.
Founded by Louis Leakey in 1947, a pan-African professional organization uniting archaeologists, geologists, and palaeoanthropologists across the continent.
Free, curriculum-aligned history study guides and videos for Key Stage 1–3 students, useful supplementary material for younger learners worldwide.
Bronze Age
Bronze Age resources spanning the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, and Central Europe — for Aegean- and Mycenaean-specific material (INSTAP, Nestor Bibliography, DĀMOS), see the Aegean Bronze Age & Mycenaean Studies tab.
The single most important source for understanding Late Bronze Age Mediterranean trade: a ca. 1320 BC wreck off Kaş, Turkey, carrying a cargo of copper and tin ingots, glass, ivory, and luxury goods from at least seven cultures, excavated by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology over 22,000 dives between 1984 and 1994.
Since 1988, joint UC/Tübingen excavations at Hisarlık (ancient Troy/Ilion) have examined every phase of habitation from the Bronze Age through the Byzantine period; results are published in the journal Studia Troica.
Founded in 1908, the leading UK society for prehistoric archaeology, covering British and European Bronze Age archaeology (round barrows, hoards, metalwork) through its journal Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society and newsletter PAST, alongside worldwide prehistory.
The remarkably preserved burial of a young woman (c. 1370 BC) whose corded skirt, bronze jewelry, and isotope analysis of hair and nails have revealed long-distance mobility and trade connections across Bronze Age Scandinavia and Central Europe.
Home to the Nebra Sky Disc, the oldest known concrete depiction of the cosmos (c. 1800 BC, Únětice culture) and a UNESCO Memory of the World object, alongside major Central European Bronze Age collections spanning the Stone Age through the Migration period.
Museum Science & Studies
The professional field behind museums themselves — conservation science, collections management, curation, and museology. For heritage preservation bodies (ICOMOS, ICCROM, Getty Conservation Institute), see the News, Preservation & General Resources tab.
Founded in 1906, the primary professional organization for museum professionals in the U.S., supporting over 21,000 museums with standards, accreditation, advocacy, and a searchable directory of museum studies degree and certificate programs.
Founded in 1972, the national membership organization for conservation professionals in the U.S., with over 3,500 members; publishes the Journal of the American Institute for Conservation and runs the Collections Assessment for Preservation program.
Founded in 1946, the global organization of museums and museum professionals, maintaining the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums and coordinating international efforts against illicit trafficking in cultural goods.
Established in 1966, the world’s oldest and largest academic department dedicated to museum studies, offering MA/MSc programs on campus and by distance learning, and home to the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG).
