Hear three emerging scholars share their research on the human experience of Amarna’s busy streets and neighbourhoods, the residents of Amarna’s emotional and social attachment to their houses, and the changing nature of domestic religious practice in the multicultural milieu of Roman Egypt.

The ancient theatre of Nea Paphos was constructed in c. 300 BCE, and was used for more than six and a half centuries as a venue for performance and spectacles. This talk will look at recent research in ancient theatre studies, particularly in terms of architecture, performance and reception by ancient audiences. Can we use the work at Paphos as a case study in better understanding the role of theatre in the Classical city?

Australia has a long and complex deep time history, spanning more than 65,000 years. This professional learning day will equip Victorian teachers with foundational knowledge in archaeology and palaeoecology, directly aligned to the Australian and Victorian Curricula. Through expert sessions and hands-on excavation experience at La Trobe University, teachers will leave with the content knowledge and practical strategies to teach deep time history with confidence.

Step into the world of ancient drama as timeless stories from Greek and Roman theatre are brought to life in this unique collaborative performance event. The Show Must Go On! celebrates the enduring power of classical storytelling through a dynamic series of curated excerpts from some of antiquity’s most iconic plays.

The open plains of Western Melbourne are home to half-lost landmarks that tell vital stories of colonization, survival, and cultural identity. Join us for an insightful exploration into the region’s layered past and the creative future of its ruined homesteads.

Discover the most iconic artefacts of Melbourne's past at Melbourne Museum, where you’ll join your knowledgeable guide in a tour across the decades to hear the hidden stories of what made Melbourne the city it is today.

Join us for a panel event that brings the hidden history of Melbourne to the surface. Drawing on two recent conference papers, this session explores the delicate balance between excavation and conservation through the lens of local archaeological discoveries.

Join us to hear from historians, archaeologists, and community members who are recovering the stories of the Yarra Bend Asylum. The Asylum opened in 1848, and operated until the mid 1920s. Most of it was demolished, Yarra Bend Park was created, and its history has been mostly forgotten – until now.

Discover the most iconic artefacts of Melbourne's past at Melbourne Museum, where you’ll join your knowledgeable guide in a tour across the decades to hear the hidden stories of what made Melbourne the city it is today.

In celebration of National Archaeology Week, we're inviting all young archaeologists, historians, actors, storytellers and artists to the Hellenic Museum, for a free workshop exploring the myths and archaeology of theatre in the ancient world.

Join the National Trust and their qualified archaeologists for a hands-on introduction to archaeological practice at Como House and Garden. Working on a simulated colonial-era site, you’ll explore how archaeologists uncover and interpret evidence from the past, using tools and techniques applied in real investigations. This event is suitable for all ages.

Join the National Trust and their qualified archaeologists for a hands-on introduction to archaeological practice at Barwon Grange. Working on a simulated colonial-era site, you’ll explore how archaeologists uncover and interpret evidence from the past, using tools and techniques applied in real investigations. This event is suitable for all ages.

Presented by historic artefact specialist Bronwyn Woff (Artefrag Analysis), this half-day workshop on the use and usefulness of historic artefacts for on-site context dating will include discussion of broad field methods as well as hands on learning in identification of indicative datable artefact types.

What fueled the ancient Greeks and Romans? And who ate better? This light-hearted discussion will explore the chief ingredients of the ancient Greek and Roman diet while giving you the chance to eat your history at the same time.

Join us for an enlightening event as we explore the fascinating intersection of archaeology and our beloved railway systems. Our panel of experts will share insights from recent archaeological investigations and heritage preservation projects, shedding light on the rich history that lies beneath our feet.

Food gives us a window into the everyday lives of people in the past and reminds us that our own diet can have ancient roots. This presentation looks at what people in the Roman Empire ate and drank, the familiar and the strange, from chickpeas and olive oil to dormice and sparrows. It will explore not only diet but some cultural and religious aspects of what, how, and why different foods were eaten.

The ‘fall’ of the Roman Republic is undeniably important for our understanding of much of the subsequent history of the Mediterranean world, the evolution of European political thought, and the wider history of what might be considered ‘Western’ civilization. Can the fall of the Republic be understood through the use of modern scholarship on democratic decay and authoritarian takeovers?

Calling all young archaeologists! This week is National Archaeology Week, and this year we are celebrating the history of ancient Greek food. Learn about the key role played by food in the daily life of ancient Greeks, from the military training of Spartan children to currying favour from the gods!

Embark on an exciting journey through the archaeological wonders of Melbourne during National Archaeology Week. Meet at the front entrance to the Melbourne Museum, where the hosts will help you log into the Scavos app to start the game. The event is for all ages, and requires self-paced walking.