Unearth history at Mayes Cottage! The day will include hands-on children's activities including old-fashioned games, and displays and talks on archaeology and artefacts unearthed at Mayes Cottage.

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.

Join historical archaeologist Dr Siobhan Lavelle on a walking tour of the spectacular and historic Waverley Cemetery. Over 100,000 people have been laid to rest in the cemetery since it opened in 1877. The tour will take in some of the unique headstones and vaults, as well as the major monuments across the 16-hectare landscape.

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!

There are more than a thousand shipwrecks in WA, but only 300 have been located by archaeologists. Learn about several recent discoveries, including the oldest known wreck in the Swan River, and hear about the exciting work planned in the coming year.

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?

The inclusion of Australian deep time histories within primary and secondary classrooms presents a unique opportunity to share what we do with the next generation of students. This webinar will provide an outline of the opportunities for deep time learning within the curriculum, and will introduce a range of core principles for designing effective classroom programs.

As part of Australia's National Archaeology Week in May, please join an informal, virtual session to meet other scholars working on Chinese diaspora historical archaeology! Chinese diaspora historical archaeology has been flourishing over the last decade, and this meeting is designed to facilitate networking and respectful conversations between scholars working on similar topics in different parts of the world.

Are you a student of History or Archaeology, wondering where your studies could take you? Drop into Macquarie University for a discussion with specialists and practitioners about the skills, opportunities and pathways needed for a career in archaeology and the GLAM sector.

In this talk, Dr Paul Irish will revisit research into the archaeological evidence of the continuing occupation of Sydney by Aboriginal people after 1788. Paul will consider how a history once obscured by ignorance, and often overlooked in the artificial divide between ‘historical’ and ‘Aboriginal’ archaeologies, can be made visible.

WA’s Ningaloo Reef has long been recognised as a natural wonder. But behind its beauty lies a treacherous past, as it has become a graveyard for a dozen large ships, mostly sailing vessels of the nineteenth century. In this illustrated lecture, Annie Boyd will explore the natural and human factors that have come together to create this one-of-a-kind ship trap.

What skills does an archaeologist need? How do they go about investigating a site? Are there any local sites that have been investigated by archaeologists and what have they told us? Come along to our Archaeology Week workshop, get hands on and meet Liverpool City Council's Heritage Officer to understand a day in the life of an archaeologist. Suitable for students in stage 3-5, ages 8-16.

Drawing on more than a decade of research across Australian convict sites, including at Point Puer and the First Prisoner Barracks at Port Arthur, Caiti D'Gluyas explores a researcher's perspective of what happens to archaeological evidence after it is discovered. This talk aims to pull back the curtain on the archaeological process, revealing how archaeologists engage with legacy data.

On the site of the Macquarie Theban Tombs Project in Luxor (Egypt), every year, thousands of sherds are recovered. Last season a sizeable group of sherds posed a special challenge. A good number of fragments could be joined but it was very clear: this is not a vessel. What could it be? In this lecture Dr Susanne Binder will explore the process of finding answers to this burning question.

Just north of Raymond Terrace, near the Williams River, lies Irrawang, a site important for its early colonial industry and for being one of the earliest historical archaeological projects in Australia. This session, presented both in-person and online, aims to present what is known about the site’s history and archaeology.

Fiona Hook presents a practical framework for identifying culturally modified shell in Aboriginal archaeological sites across Western Australia, based on recent research at Boodie Cave. Using case studies, Fiona will outline how worked shell can be distinguished from natural breakage.

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.

For nearly 25 years, the Market Street Chinatown Archaeological Project has been piecing together the lives of the Chinese and Chinese American residents of San José's historic Market Street Chinatown (1862-1887). Now, a new perspective is emerging through the fascinating analysis of glass artifacts. Set your alarm to hear Dr Kim Connor provide new insights into the social and economic networks that the Chinatown’s residents maintained in China and created in their new homes.

As part of this year’s National Archaeology Week, ABACUS is pleased to invite you to a Networking Dinner. This dinner will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with students, academics, and professionals in a relaxed and informal setting. All welcome!

Celebrate the launch of a new collaborative volume that reveals the dispersal of ancient Mediterranean cultural heritage in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Join the editors and authors as they introduce the research embedded in this new volume and its primary themes of provenance, pedagogy, participatory programming and museum ethics. 

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.

Biosis is excited to host the 2025 edition of the Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop (SHAP). This year's theme is 'The future of investigating the past - archaeology as a diminishing resource'. The call for abstracts is open now.

Have you ever wondered what humans were doing in the past? Come and learn all about archaeology at the Flinders University Archaeology Day, where you can hear from our staff and students about some of the exciting research we are doing, discover how to become a professional archaeologist and the careers this degree can lead to, and even get your hands dirty with some practical activities!

Liverpool is changing fast — but that does not mean we should forget what made us who we are. In this presentation, we will take you on a journey through some of Liverpool’s existing heritage items, including important historical buildings and archaeological sites that reveal stories from our past. This session is also about how you can get involved with the Liverpool Comprehensive Heritage Study. We’re currently inviting the community to nominate places they believe should be further assessed and protected as part of our local heritage - your input matters!

Field research currently being undertaken at the University of Sydney extends worldwide, from Australia to the Mediterranean and from Asia to Africa and the Middle East. To celebrate National Archaeology Week, come and hear the latest reports from the directors of some of these extraordinary fieldwork projects.

Join us for a fascinating public panel discussion as part of National Archaeology Week. Discover what it's really like to be an archaeologist in Australia, explore diverse career paths, and hear captivating stories from experts working across the field. This is your chance to delve into the world of archaeology and ask your burning questions.

Queensland Museum's Archaeology team is hosting a trivia night as part of National Archaeology Week and you're invited to join in the fun. You don’t need to be an archaeologist to compete for glory! Just organise a team of six, bring your pocket money (cash bar on the night) and prepare to trivia.

Over the last few decades, discoveries of hominin remains on Flores, Indonesia; on Luzon, in the Philippines; and in the Soa Basin, Flores, have challenged the status quo and present a new frontier in human evolutionary studies. Who exactly were these little hominins? Where did they come from? How did they get to these islands? Join Dr Debbie Argue to explore the evidence.

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.

As Sydney develops, more stories about our past emerge from the dust and rubble of its former dwellings and streetscapes. Join historical archaeologist Anita Yousif on a walking tour to hear stories of nineteenth century past lives within the ever-changing urban landscape; the archaeological and historical investigations that revealed them; and how much of the material evidence remains now and in what form.

Celebrate National Archaeology Week with an exclusive online seminar commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with a special focus on wartime ships and submarines.

Be it in the archives, or the archaeological landscape of Port Arthur, there’s an idea that convict studies are done. In this talk Richard Tuffin will draw on his experience as a research and commercial archaeologist to attempt to convince you convict studies are in fact alive and kicking.