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SUMMARY:Black and Indigenous Storytelling as Counter-History
DESCRIPTION:For untold centuries\, storytelling has been foundational to the ways Black and Indigenous people understand and connect to the world around them. However\, knowledge systems upheld in academic settings continually disavow these narratives and those who hold them as valid sites of intellectual production. For BIPOC heritage professionals\, storytelling taps into historically marginalized ways of knowing. It offers ways to reclaim and retell histories that often counter the harmful and one-sided narratives told about Black and Indigenous peoples through archaeology\, museums\, and heritage sites. In this webinar\, we explore storytelling through artifacts\, cultural landscapes\, comics\, graphic novels\, and video games as a means of counter-history\, illuminating news ways of imagining pasts\, presents\, and futures for Black and Indigenous people. Panelists will discuss how they engage storytelling as an intellectual entryway to interpretations of the material evidence of Black and Indigenous histories November 11th from 4-6 pm ET / 1-3 pm PT Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HXSihZjSSP2AgkgFCz1y2w
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/black-and-indigenous-storytelling-as-counter-history/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201106T120000
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SUMMARY:New Light on the Neolithization of the Armenia and beyond: Data from the recent excavation at Lernagog - 1 site and Areni-2 Cave in Armenia
DESCRIPTION:Artur PetrosyanArchaeologist\, Researcher\, Department of Early ArchaeologyInstitute of Archaeology and Ethnography\, National Academy of Sciences Republic of ArmeniaNovember 6th 2020 12:00pm PT (contingent on the developing situation in Armenia)Register here Until recently the Early Holocene sites of the Kura and the Araxes river basins were not known and the question of Neolithization in the region were based on the study of Late Neolithic-Chalcolithic settlements grouped into the “Aratashen-Shulaveri-Shomutepe” tradition\, located in valleys and plains. Fieldwork activities implemented during last 20 years led to the discovery of series of Old and Early Holocene sites in Armenia\, Georgia and Azerbaijan including a stratified cave and rock-shelter as well as open-air sites and settlements\, filling the gap between the 10th and early 6th millennium BC. While excavations and research of the Early and Middle Holocene sites continues\, the accumulated information to date allows us to look at the process of Neolithization in the Kura and the Araxes river basins from a new perspective. The data suggests dividing the Early Holocene archaeological sequence into two chronological groups or steps. Group 1/Step 1 with chronometric dates between 10.000 – 7300 Cal BC is described by seasonal hunting and habitation camps on higher elevations organized inside caves and rock-shelters in combination with built structures in front of them as well as short-term open-air activities. Some shifts in the economic lifeways and technological production of tools (so-called “apnagyugh” tools) is obvious even though many similarities can be noticed with the lifestyle of the Late Pleistocene hunter-gatherers. Group 2/Step 2 span between 7300 – 6200 Cal BC\, when the first settlements and sites with ritual function appeared\, in parallel with the cave sites. New data indicate that the origin of the early farming culture in the Araxes River valley is local even though there is noticeable influence from the southern cultural centers.Artur Petrosyan received his PhD at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of NAS RA in 2010\, where he has worked since 2007 as an Archaeologist and Researcher. He has participated in a number of archaeological expeditions in Armenia\, Italy (Calvatone\, Sassofortino) and UAE (Vadi al Hello). Currently he is the co-director of Armenian – Italian\, Armenian – Japanese\, Armenian – German and Armenian – Chinese expeditions in Kotayk\, Vayots Dzor\, Ararat and Armavir regions of Armenia.  Petrosyan has published extensively.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/new-light-on-the-neolithization-of-the-armenia-and-beyond-data-from-the-recent-excavation-at-lernagog-1-site-and-areni-2-cave-in-armenia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201104T180000
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SUMMARY:Panel 8: Indigenous Rights and Heritage Laws
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Teddy Baguilat (Indigenous Conserved Communities Areas); Awi Mona (National Taiwan University); Claire Charter (University of Auckland)Moderator: Marcelle Burns (University of New England)November 4\, 2020\, 6:00 PM (PDT) / November 5\, 2020\, 10:00 AM (TWN)Webinar Series: Indigenous Peoples\, Heritage and Landscape in the Asia Pacific: Knowledge Co-Production\, Policy Change\, and EmpowermentThe United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was ratified in 2007. It was a product of a long and slow process that started in 1982 with the establishment of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations. A draft declaration was submitted in 1994\, which became the basis for several state parties establishing statutes on the rights of Indigenous populations. In the Asia Pacific\, countries that have a long history of colonialism adopted measures to provide some form of redress to the injustices received by Indigenous groups. These statutes were based on the 1994 draft declaration\, which predated the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as well as local regulations. In this panel\, we discuss various issues that Indigenous groups have experienced since the ratification of Indigenous Peoples rights laws in different countries. We provide examples from Australia\, New Zealand\, Philippines\, Taiwan\, and Cambodia. The panel discusses how these laws have empowered Indigenous groups and how the lessons from the last 20 years could help strengthen these statutes.For more information about the event and panelists\, visit the event site.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/panel-8-indigenous-rights-and-heritage-laws/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201104T120000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL PIZZA TALK: Immigration Politics in the Ancient World: Accommodation Strategies and Xenophobia in Second Intermediate Period Egypt
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Danielle Candelora\, Assistant Professor\, History Department\, SUNY CourtlandWednesday\, November 4th\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PTThe Hyksos are often set up as the boogeymen of ancient Egypt – after a violent invasion\, these foreign despots ruled the North of Egypt with an iron first\, while a native Egyptian family in the South fought for Egypt’s liberation. However\, archaeological investigation and the reanalysis of ancient texts shows that this narrative is simply political rhetoric created by the Egyptian kings to legitimize their own rule. In reality\, the Hyksos were creatively strategic about the display of various aspects of their identities. To become fully Egyptian was never the goal; instead they actively maintained and advertised elements of their origins in order to support their ties to kinship and trade networks in West Asia. These kings were cosmopolitan diplomats who corresponded with much of the Near East and Eastern Mediterranean\, and whose capital city was a titan of trade. They adopted and adapted elements of traditional Egyptian kingship\, but negotiated these traditions with a West Asian spin\, creating a rule uniquely suited to the eastern Delta. Further investigation of the social memory of these kings has even demonstrated that they were considered legitimate kings and the major power in Second Intermediate Period Egypt. In fact\, the Hyksos and the West Asian immigrants of the period had a massive impact on Egyptian society\, culture\, and conceptions of kingship. The archetype of New Kingdom Egypt\, considered the apex of ancient Egyptian society\, would not have been possible without the influence of these West Asian immigrants or the rule of the Hyksos.Register for this Cotsen Virtual Pizza Talk here! You will receive instructions on viewing the talk after registering.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/virtual-pizza-talk-immigration-politics-in-the-ancient-world-accommodation-strategies-and-xenophobia-in-second-intermediate-period-egypt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T110000
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SUMMARY:Conservation of the Stone Monuments of Petra: An Ongoing Research Project of the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology at Yarmouk University
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ziad Al-SaadPhD\, Professor of cultural heritage conservation and management at the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology Yarmouk UniversityFriday October 30th\, 11:00am – 12:00pm (PT)Register herePetra has been classified as being of World Heritage standards and is included on the world heritage list.The entire site of Petra\, with its 2000 listed rock-carved monuments of outstanding cultural and historical importance\, is in real danger. Over the last decade the process of deterioration of the Petra monuments has dramatically increased. The destruction of the monuments is induced by a combination of natural and human factors. Weathering and erosion caused by environmental agents have caused a lot of severe damage to the monuments. The impact of weathering and eroding factors on the monumentshave been exacerbated by natural faults in the rock; infiltration of water and growth of plants in rock fissures. In addition to natural damage\, cultural and socio-economic factors represent a principle threat to the integrity of the site. It is quite obvious that the monuments of Petra need an urgent care. If the deterioration processes are allowed to continue\, this irreplaceable heritage will disappear and tourism\, which centers on these monuments\, will diminish. It is of no doubt that the conservation and preservation of Petra monuments is a very challenging and difficult task. The complexity of the situation is apparent and the efforts needed are tremendous. Different types of preventive and remedialmeasures are needed to be adopted and executed in order to control the fast growing threats faced by the monuments. Although preventive measures to arrest the principal causes of weathering by adopting certain actions such as repairing the ancient Nabateans hydrological system\, certain remedialsteps seem to be inevitable. The fragile monuments are in bad need for consolidation to be able to resist the threat of the natural weathering. This task is the main aim of a research project that has been conducted by the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology at Yarmouk University in cooperation with the Bavarian State Conservation Laboratories. Prof. Ziad Al-Saad\, Professor of cultural heritage conservation and management at the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology Yarmouk University; Obtained Ph.D. in conservation and archaeometry from University of London in 1992. He served as Chair of Department of Archaeology in the period 1994-1999 then became the Director of the Insitutue of Archaeology and Anthropology at Yarmouk University which he managed to transform into a full-fledged faculty in 1999 and became its first Dean for two terms until 2007. He then moved to the newly established German-Jordanian University as Vice President for Academic affairs for two years and led the university strategic planning and quality assurance programs for two years. In 2010 he returned to Yarmouk University as Vice President for Research and International Affairs. He was then appointed by the Cabinet as Director General of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan until the end of 2011 when he returned to Yarmouk University.Prof. Al-Saad’s research interest generally is in the areas of conservation and scientific analysis of archaeological materials with a particular interest in the conservation and stabilization of archaeological finds especially metallic artifacts and stone monuments. Has been actively involved in the preservation and conservation of spectacular stone-carved monuments of the Nabatean city of Petra.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/conservation-of-the-stone-monuments-of-petra-an-ongoing-research-project-of-the-faculty-of-archaeology-and-anthropology-at-yarmouk-university/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201028T190000
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SUMMARY:Panel 7: Indigeneity\, Identity\, and Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Oona Paredes (UCLA); Eulalie Dulnuan (Ifugao State University); Sayun Simong (Sqoyaw\, Taiwan); Andrea Malaya Ragragio (University of the Philippines-Mindanao); Margaret Palaghicon Von Rotz (UC Hastings College of the Law) Moderator: Justin Dunnavant (Vanderbilt University)Wednesday October 28\, 7:00 PM (PDT) / Thurs October 29\, 10:00 AM (TWN)Webinar Series: Indigenous Peoples\, Heritage and Landscape in the Asia Pacific: Knowledge Co-Production\, Policy Change\, and EmpowermentIndigenous Peoples have struggled to define their identity amid the increasing pressures exerted by the larger society that aims to assimilate local cultures to develop a national identity. This is exemplified by the experiences of Indigenous groups in the Philippines and Taiwan where centuries of colonization have influenced the way they feel about themselves. In this panel\, we discuss how Indigenous groups in the Philippines and Taiwan have instituted programs to define their ethnic identity in relation to the larger society. Examples that will be highlighted in the panel includes “reinvention” of culture among the Higaunon (Mindanao\, Philippines)\, working with elders to revive traditional knowledge systems (Ifugao\, Philippines)\, and filmmaking to document Indigenous identity (Tayal\, Taiwan).For more information about the event and panelists\, visit the event site.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/panel-7-indigeneity-identity-and-empowerment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201028T120000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL PIZZA TALK: Trade and Trauma along the Silk Road\, the evidence from the western frontier of China and Mongolia (700 BC-420 AD)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Christine Lee\,  Assistant Professor\, Department of Anthropology\, California State Los AngelesWednesday\, October 28th\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PTFour archaeological sites along the western frontier of China and Mongolia were analyzed for cranial trauma patterns. These patterns were then used to determine levels of violence\, who were the participants\, and if certain individuals were singled out as specific targets. In ancient times all of these sites were connected by the Silk Road. The sample from Yingpan (206 BC-420 AD)\, Yanghai (475 BC-220AD)\, Nileke (550-221 BC)\, and Chandman (700-400BC) totaled 275 individuals. Yingpan and Yanghai were agricultural oasis states in the Tarim Basin. Nileke and Chandman were nomadic pastoralists located along the Altai mountains. Trauma was recorded for location on the skull\, type (blunt force\, sharp force\, or high velocity)\, and cause (interpersonal\, warfare\, or other). The total population percentages for trauma were Yingpan 27%\, Yanghai 23%\, Chandman 15%\, and Nileke 20%. However\, this does not give an accurate picture of the level of daily violence experienced. The likelihood of an individual experiencing a violent episode causing death or disability was highest at Chandman and the lowest at Yingpan. So how a population and it’s individuals were the perpetrators or victims of aggression needs closer examination. One site has an unusual pattern where men\, women and children have broken noses. Two sites have evidence of trephination or surgery after devastating sword blows or high velocity projectiles. There is one incidence of scalping. Finally several individual had their noses cut off. This intentional mutilation of the face was a capital punishment at the time. This talk will explore what were the social and cultural factors which could have caused these specific patterns.Register for this Cotsen Virtual Pizza Talk here! You will receive instructions on viewing the talk after registering. 
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/virtual-pizza-talk-trade-and-trauma-along-the-silk-road-the-evidence-from-the-western-frontier-of-china-and-mongolia-700-bc-420-ad/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T120000
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SUMMARY:The Gods of Urartu: The Religious beliefs of the Urartian Empire
DESCRIPTION:Miqayel Badalyan Director of the “Erebuni” Historical & Archaeological Museum-Reserve\, Yerevan\, Republic of Armenia.Friday\, October 23\, 2020 – 12:00pm PT  (contingent on the developing situation in Armenia)Register hereBased on archaeological data\, as well as philological and visual art sources\, the presentation focuses on the religious beliefs of the Urartian kingdom. In this regard\, the role of religion in Urartian royal ideology\, the cultic activities\, symbols\, and iconography of the gods of the Urartian pantheon will be discussed as well. 
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/the-gods-of-urartu-the-religious-beliefs-of-the-urartian-empire/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T190000
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SUMMARY:Panel 6: Pacific Histories
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Tarcisius Kabutaulaka (University of Hawaii-Manoa)\, John Peterson (University of San Carlos\, Cebu\, Philippines); Britton Shepardson (Terevaka Archaeological Outreach 501(c)(3)); Beno Atan (Metropolitan Touring Ecuador)Moderator: Jason Throop (UCLA)Wednesday October 21\, 7:00 PM (PDT) / Thurs October 22\, 10:00 AM (TWN)Webinar Series: Indigenous Peoples\, Heritage and Landscape in the Asia Pacific: Knowledge Co-Production\, Policy Change\, and EmpowermentThe histories and identities of Pacific Islanders have been drastically supplanted by Euro-centric narratives because of centuries of colonization. Archaeological work and community stories are helping to rethink these narratives through Pacific historiography. Using examples from the Solomon Islands\, Easter Island\, and Pohnpei\, the panel discusses how community stories are helping to regain what was lost because of colonial imposition.For more information about the event and panelists\, visit the event site.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/panel-6-pacific-histories/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T130000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL PIZZA TALK: “The Will to Adorn”: A Black Feminist Archaeology of Sartorial Choice in Post-emancipation Texas
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ayana Omilade Flewellen\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Anthropology\, UC RiversideWednesday\, October 21st\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PTAmid racialized servitude\, sexual exploitation\, and economic disenfranchisement\, that marked the post-emancipation era in the United States\, African American women were styling their hair with combs\, lacing glass beads around their necks\, dyeing coarse-cotton fabric with indigo-berry and sweetgum bark\, and fastening buttons to adorn their bodies and dress their social lives. Through an analysis of material culture and documentary data\, Dr. Flewellen’s work examines the complex interplay between structural forms of oppression and agency by focusing on the ways African Diasporic women used dress to negotiate racism\, sexual exploitation\, and exploitive capitalism from slavery through freedom. This talk will outline the flesh and texture of Black Feminist Archaeology\, as a theoretical and methodological framework that centers on the lived experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants as a means for the production of knowledge. Focusing on Dr. Flewellen’s research on gendered African Diasporic sartorial practices\, this presentation aims to articulate Black Feminist Archaeology at the interstices of digital humanities\, historical archaeology\, and Black feminism.  Register for this Cotsen Virtual Pizza Talk here! You will receive instructions on viewing the talk after registering.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/virtual-pizza-talk-the-will-to-adorn-a-black-feminist-archaeology-of-sartorial-choice-in-post-emancipation-texas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T100000
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SUMMARY:The Early Cycladic Site at Skarkos on the Island of Ios
DESCRIPTION:Marisa E. Marthari\, Director Emerita Of Prehistoric & Classical Antiquities For The Cyclades And SamosSaturday\, October 17th\, 10:00am PST The site of Skarkos\, the largest of all known Early Cycladic II sites\, stands on a commanding hill overlooking a coastal plain and one of the largest sheltered harbors in the Cyclades. The excavations conducted by the author brought to light a multiperiod prehistoric site and\, most significantly\, a settlement of the mid-third millennium BC. More than one-third of the settlement has been excavated over the last fifteen years. The walls of the buildings are preserved to a maximum height of four meters. This unique preservation provides a clear idea of the layout\, architecture of settlements in the Cyclades during the peak of the Early Cycladic world. Skarkos has a well-organised plan\, with wide streets and squares\, two-storey rectangular buildings (at least 55 have been uncovered) and a complicated drainage system. The inhabitants developed agricultural\, craft\, and trading activities\, and especially prominent were masons\, marble-carvers (two early marble workshops were excavated)\, and potters. Skarkos has also produced evidence of seals and sealing\, including a large number of clay sealimpressed objects marking ownership or personal identity. Marisa Marthari is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (MA and PhD in Aegean Archaeology: “Akrotiri\, Thera: The Pottery of the Volcanic Destruction Level.” Dr. Marthari is Ephor of Antiquities (Emerita) of the Greek Archaeological Service\, Director of the excavations at Skarkos on Ios\, and Kastri on Syros. She was formerly Director of the Ephoreia of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities for the Cyclades and Samos\, where she conducted numerous excavations and museum exhibitions. Her presentation on Skarkos was the winner of 2008 Grand Prize for the European Union Europa Nostra Award. This talk will be offered on Zoom. Please RSVP by clicking here to receive the link.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/the-early-cycladic-site-at-skarkos-on-the-island-of-ios/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T120000
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SUMMARY:Dragon Stones of Armenia: Recent Research and Protection Works
DESCRIPTION:Arsen BobokhyanPhD\, Researcher at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography\, National Academy of Sciences Republic of ArmeniaFriday\, October 16th\, 12:00pm PT (contingent on the developing situation in Armenia)Register hereIn the high mountains of Armenia\, exist unique monuments called by the people “vishapakar” – dragon-stone. Although vishapakars were discovered more than a century ago\, their secrets are far from being deciphered. Much like the khachkars (cross-stones) of Medieval times\, vishapakars are typical for the prehistoric landscapes of the Armenian Highland. The centres of their distribution are Mount Aragats and the Geghama mountains. Today we know approximately 150 examples of these monuments. Vishapakars are 150-550 cm high and made\, as a rule\, of grayish basalt. They had been widely used during the Bronze Age\, especially within the 2nd millennium BC. Among the many questions vishapakars raise\, one of the most important is the problem of their protection. Two kinds of dangers exist – destruction and dilapidation in their original places\, and removal to the lowland. Both destruction and removal took place as early as the beginning of the 1st millennium BC\, in the Urartian period\, increased during Middle Ages and unfortunately continues today. The lecture will present recent works to investigate and protect these monuments. Arsen Bobokhyan is the Vice Director\, Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography\, Armenian Academy\, where he has worked since 1998. He received his Pd.D. from the Institute of Prehistory\, University of Tubingen\, Germany\, with the topic ”Communication and Barter in the Highland between the Taurus and the Caucasus\, ca. 2500-1500 BC.” His areas of research include Early Archaeology of the Caucasus\, the Near East and Asia Minor\, Cultural Relations\, Ancient Barter and Weight Systems\, History of Urbanism\, Identity Problems\, Ancient Religion and Cult\, Sacred Landscape. He has taught at Yerevan State University since 2007.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/dragon-stones-of-armenia-recent-research-and-protection-works/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201014T190000
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SUMMARY:Panel 5: History and Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Peter Lape (University of Washington); JB Chevance (Archaeology and Development Foundation\, Phnom Kulen Program\, Cambodia); Wiwik Dharmiasih (Universitas Udayana\, Bali\, Indonesia); Rasmi Shoocongdej (Silpakorn University\, Thailand)Moderator: Grace Barretto-Tesoro (University of the Philippines-Diliman-Archaeological Studies Program)Wednesday October 14\, 7:00 PM (PDT) / Thurs October 15\, 10:00 AM (TWN)Webinar Series: Indigenous Peoples\, Heritage and Landscape in the Asia Pacific: Knowledge Co-Production\, Policy Change\, and EmpowermentArchaeological practice in Southeast Asia has recently shifted to active engagement with local stakeholders. A growing number of investigations are actively seeking the involvement of communitiesas both contributorsand as active and involved research participants. This undertaking humanizes our community partners and counters the exclusivity often associated with the authority of scholarship. In this panel\, we forefront examples from Southeast Asia where heritage conservation and management involved community inputs. Works by colleagues in Indonesia\, Cambodia\, Bali\, Indonesia\, and Thailand underscores the importance of involving communities in heritage issues. REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK:https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7WeK98dKQEmQa9PpLRLMHQFor more information about the event and panelists\, visit the event site.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/panel-5-history-and-heritage/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201014T120000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL PIZZA TALK: Makers’ Space/Making Space: An Interdisciplinary Imagining of the Lived Experiences of Ancient Athenian Potters and Painters
DESCRIPTION:Sanchita Balachandran\, Senior Lecturer in Near Eastern Studies & Associate Director\, Johns Hopkins University & MuseumWednesday\, October 14th\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT  What can we know about the lived experiences of the ancient artisans who were making the now-iconic red and black ceramics in Athens between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE? Given that the potters and painters of Athens comprised a diverse group of practitioners that included Athenian citizens\, immigrants and migrant workers\, women and children\, freed people and enslaved people\, can the pots they made tell us about the conditions of their lives? Interdisciplinary approaches incorporating experimental archaeology\, sensory experience\, conservation documentation and digital imaging techniques may offer us new ways to “excavate” the surfaces of extant ceramics in museums\, most of which were collected without archaeological context. This talk looks at how examining ancient ceramics from the perspective of production—from “preparatory” drawings on the surfaces\, to the painted images\, to the fired colors of the vessels—allows us to approach ancient people at work\, in the moment of production\, and raises questions about who they really were.Register for this Cotsen Virtual Pizza Talk here! You will receive instructions on viewing the talk after registering. 
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/virtual-pizza-talk-makers-space-making-space-an-interdisciplinary-imagining-of-the-lived-experiences-of-ancient-athenian-potters-and-painters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T100000
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SUMMARY:Excavations At The Victory Monument Of Octavian Augustus At Nikopolis\, Epiros: A Monument That Marks A Turning Point In The History Of The Ancient World
DESCRIPTION:Konstantinos Zachos Director Emeritus Of Antiquities For EpirosSaturday\, October 10th\, 10:00am PT On September 2\, 31 BC\, Octavian’s forces defeated those of Mark Antony and the queen of Egypt Cleopatra off the west coast of Greece. Known as the Battle of Actium\, from the peninsula of the same name\, at the entrance of the Ambracian Gulf\, on which was located an ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Few episodes from ancient history have been commented on more than the battle of Actium. It marked the beginning of a new world order and\, above all\, the beginning of Octavian’s “monarchy\,” at which time he became Augustus\, the first Emperor of Rome. After his victory\, Augustus undertook a series of actions aimed at the economic and social reorganization of northwestern Greece\, at the same time incorporating elements of political and religious propaganda. He founded a city which he named Nikopolis— Victory City—he renovated the sanctuary of Apollo at Actium and on a hill sacred to the god and\, where he had encamped\, he erected a Victory Monument. Excavations at this imposing\, extravagant monument over the past few decades\, have revealed a wealth of finds\, some of astonishing artistic rendering. Konstantinos Zachos is Ephor of Antiquities (Emeritus) of the Greek Ministry of Culture. He holds a B.A. from the University of Thessaloniki and an MA and Ph.D. from Boston University. Following his graduate work\, he entered the Greek Archaeological Service\, worked in several Ephorates of Antiquities and was promoted to Ephor of Antiquities. He has excavated widely in Epirus\, the Peloponnese\, the Cyclades\, and in Albania. He was also responsible for conservation work at Dodona and Nikopolis. He established three new museums (at Leukas\, Nikopolis\, and Arta) and supervised the renovation of the Archaeological Museum of Ioannina.  This talk will be offered on Zoom. Please RSVP by clicking here to receive the link.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/excavations-at-the-victory-monument-of-octavian-augustus-at-nikopolis-epiros-a-monument-that-marks-a-turning-point-in-the-history-of-the-ancient-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201007T190000
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SUMMARY:Panel 4: Weaving and Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Analyn Salvador-Amores (University of the Philippines-Baguio); Ping Nga Ong (National Cheng-chi University\, Taiwan); Paulette Crespillo-Cuison (Kiyyangan Weavers Association)Moderator: Marlon Martin (SITMo\, Philippines)Wednesday October 7\, 7:00 PM (PDT) / Thurs October 8\, 10:00 AM (TWN)Webinar Series: Indigenous Peoples\, Heritage and Landscape in the Asia Pacific: Knowledge Co-Production\, Policy Change\, and EmpowermentTraditional weaving in Southeast Asia is tied to cultural identity and cultural expressions. However\, the assimilation of Indigenous communities to the larger societies meant that the cultural context of weaving has changed. The demands to produce textiles for monetary gain have also impacted the way weaving communities produced their crafts. In some instances\, the cultural context of weaving has been lost. This panel provides examples of communities attempting – and succeeding – in situating their textiles to their cultural contexts. Panelists will also discuss how they are fighting against appropriations of their traditional designs by entrepreneurs through the establishment of locally-managed textile commerce.  REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK:https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S4IVWZ09S0S0JWtS1Ohd_QFor more information about the event and panelists\, visit the event site.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/panel-4-weaving-and-empowerment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003557Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL PIZZA TALK: Archaeology and Conservation: Aphrodisias\, Troy\, and Gordion\, 1980-2020
DESCRIPTION:Dr. C. Brian  Rose\, Professor of Archaeology & Curator in Charge\, Mediterranean Section\, University of Pennsylvania & MuseumWednesday\, October 7th\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PTDrawing on personal experience\, this lecture explores the relationship between archaeology and conservation at three sites in Turkey\, focusing on both object and architectural conservation. The speaker was co-director at Troy for 25 years (1988-2012)\, and director of Gordion since 2013.Register for this Cotsen Virtual Pizza Talk here! You will receive instructions on viewing the talk after registering. 
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/virtual-pizza-talk-archaeology-and-conservation-aphrodisias-troy-and-gordion-1980-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003558Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Sacred Landscapes in the Mountains of Arcadia
DESCRIPTION:Mary E. Voyatzis\, Professor\, University of Arizona\, TucsonSaturday\, October 3rd\, 10:00am PSTThe mountainous region of Arcadia\, situated in the heart of the Peloponnese\, has attracted considerable interest and attention since antiquity. Many ancient authors described Arcadia in detail\, discussing its rich mythology\, many sites\, unusual gods\, numerous sanctuaries\, engaging history\, diverse geography\, and the important fact that its inhabitants were indigenous\, living there even before the moon (Proselenoi)\, and the original inhabitants of Greece (Pelasgoi). During the Renaissance\, Arcadia was depicted in art as a beautiful\, pristine\, and magical place with unspoiled wilderness. By the 19th century European travelers were exploring the region\, and later in the century archaeologists began excavating its various sites. For over 140 years Arcadia has been investigated by archaeologists from Greece and many other countries in Europe and North America. Today we consider some of the sites recently excavated in Arcadia\, and focus on two where the speaker has been involved\, the Sanctuary of Athena Alea at Tegea\, and the Sanctuary of Zeus on Mt. Lykaion. We shall see how archaeological discoveries have contributed significantly to our understanding of the history of Arcadia and enhanced our appreciation of this enchanting mountainous region.Mary E. Voyatzis received her BA in Classical Studies from the University of Pennsylvania\, a post-graduate diploma in Classical Archaeology from Girton College\, Cambridge\, and her Ph.D. from University College\, London\, with a dissertation entitled “The Sanctuary of Athena Alea at Tegea\, 800-600 BC\, and its Relation to Other Arcadian Sanctuaries.” She began teaching at the University of Arizona\, Tucson in the Department of Classics in 1986\, and is currently Professor in the School of Anthropology and the Department of Religious Studies and Classics. This talk will be offered on Zoom. Please RSVP to hellenic@humnet.ucla.edu to receive the link.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/exploring-sacred-landscapes-in-the-mountains-of-arcadia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003600Z
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SUMMARY:History\, Memory And Conservation: Preserving The Past For Future Generations
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Glenn WhartonChair\, UCLA/Getty Program in the Conservation ofArchaeological and Ethnographic Materialsinvites you to attendUCLA/Getty Program’s Distinguished Speaker SeriesfeaturingDr. Spencer CrewActing Director of the National Museum of African AmericanHistory and Culture   speaking onHistory\, Memory and Conservation:Preserving the Past for Future Generationswith opening remarks byDr. Darnell HuntDean\, UCLA Division of Social SciencesProfessor of Sociology and African American StudiesWednesday\, September 30\, 202011:00 a.m. – Noon PDTOnline Webinar    Instructions to join the webinar will be provided once your registration has been confirmed.About the speaker: Dr.  Spencer R. Crew has worked in public history institutions for more than thirty years.  He is currently the Acting Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Click here to read more.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/history-memory-and-conservation-preserving-the-past-for-future-generations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003628Z
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SUMMARY:4Liz Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Download the full event program here.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/4liz-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
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SUMMARY:Virtual Pizza Talk: The Earliest Farmers of the Caucasus: A View from Masis Blur
DESCRIPTION:Kristine Martirosyan-Olshansky\, Postdoctoral Scholar\, CIoA\, UCLAAlan Farahani\, Assistant Professor of Anthropology\, UNLVSeptember 16\, 2020\, 1:00pm – 2:00pm PSTVirtual Pizza Talk Series This talk is a summary of research conducted at the archaeological site of Masis Blur\, an early farming community located in the Ararat plain of Armenia and occupied continuously for nearly a millennium from ca. 6200 cal. BC – 5200 cal. BC. While much is known about how communities in west Asia adopted a farming way of life\, much less is known about the Caucasus. The Masis Blur Archaeological Project explores the rhythms of everyday life at the Neolithic village in this understudied region using high resolution techniques to recover\, record\, and analyse the material remains of day-to-day activities. The talk highlights recent fieldwork and preliminary results from Masis Blur with specific focus on enhanced photographic techniques (photogrammetry)\, archaeological plant remains \, animal husbandry\, obsidian procurement\, and a few key discoveries such as calcified basket remains\, evidence of thatched roofs\, and pigment processing workshops  which\, to date\, are singular for the region.Kristine Martirosyan-Olshansky is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology where she is directing the Research Program for Armenian Archaeology and Ethnography. She earned her PhD in Archaeology from UCLA in 2018 and she has been directing the Masis Blur Archaeological Research Project since 2012. As an anthropological archaeologist she uses geochemical characterization of materials to study past human behavior. In particular\, she looks at how early farming communities of the Southern Caucasus made use of the available natural resources and how these behaviors influenced the spread of technological innovation and social change. Alan Farahani is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas.  He is an anthropological archaeologist whose research focuses on how ancient agriculture was embedded in and influenced the social\, political\, and cultural practices of people in the past. His methodological expertise is paleoethnobotany\, or the analysis of archaeological plant remains\, as well as in the use of contemporary computational tools such as Python and R to effectively manage archaeological data. He has conducted fieldwork throughout the world\, and has been working on the Masis Blur project since 2018.Register for this Cotsen Virtual Pizza Talk here! You will receive instructions on viewing the talk after registering.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/virtual-pizza-talk-the-earliest-farmers-of-the-caucasus-a-view-from-masis-blur/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003633Z
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SUMMARY:Academic Publishing in Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Burke (CIoA Press Editor in Chief) and Randi Danforth (Publications Director)Thursday\, September 3rd 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm (PT)CIoA Press Editor in Chief Aaron Burke and Publications Director Randi Danforth will present a session on academic publishing in two parts. First\, “how do I decide where to publish something? Who should I publish it with? Should it be an article or a book?” This presentation will provide an overview of the publication process with advice concerning how to approach publishers\, select journals\, prepare proposals and manuscripts\, respond to and address peer review\, and promote your work once published. Part Two will present an inside look at the process\, from book proposal to board review to acceptance and production (copyediting\, author review\, design\, printing\, and distribution). Deidre Whitmore will give an overview of electronic publishing possibilities\, both those linked to a book in print\, and those in independent digital forms. Register here (Registration limited to Cotsen affiliates)
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/academic-publishing-in-archaeology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003635Z
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SUMMARY:What's possible with the Lux Lab? 3D scanning\, printing\, LiDAR and more!
DESCRIPTION:Doug Daniels\, Emerging Technologies LibrarianThursday\, August 27th 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm (PT) Doug Daniels is the Emerging Technologies Librarian at the UCLA Library and director of the Library’s Lux Lab. The Lux Lab is a suite of emerging technology services\, including 3D printing\, 3D scanning\, laser cutting and etching\, large format printing\, 3D mapping\, and a developing VR service. This workshop will highlight some past work that the Lux Lab has done. These past projects reflect the diverse use-cases of these technologies in an archaeological context. Immediately following the presentation\, a live demonstration of the Lux Lab’s 3D scanner(s) will take place\, with plenty of time for questions and answers.Register here
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/whats-possible-with-the-lux-lab-3d-scanning-printing-lidar-and-more/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003636Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Pizza Talk: Shimásání Dóó Shicheii Bi’ólta’ - My Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s School: The Old Leupp Boarding School\, a Historic Archaeological Site on the Navajo Reservation
DESCRIPTION:Davina Two Bears’ research documents the history of the Old Leupp Boarding School (OLBS)\, a Federal Indian boarding school on the Navajo Reservation\, from 1909 to 1942\, as it explores Diné (Navajo) survivance within the context of this school. Two Bears employs decolonizing research methods framed by postcolonial theory to investigate the OLBS\, which currently exists as a historic archaeological site. She explores how Diné children forced to attend the OLBS utilized their cultural foundations to meet the challenges imposed upon them by a settler society and relates the positive stories of Native survivance and resistance to assimilation achieved within the OLBS. Utilizing oral history interviews she conducted with Navajo elders and a critical review of archival records and historic photographs\, Two Bears explores the history of the OLBS and the memories of Navajo students who attended the OLBS. Her research contributes to postcolonial anthropology as a study of culture change\, decolonizing research\, and Native American and Indigenous studies.Davina R. Two Bears is Navajo from northern Arizona. She recently graduated from Indiana University (2019) with a PhD in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology\, and a PhD minor in Native American Indigenous Studies. Register for this Cotsen Virtual Pizza Talk here! You will receive instructions on viewing the talk after registering.Photo courtesy of the Old Trails Museum/Winslow Historical Society. The photo is of the front entrance of the OLBS\, which later became the girls and boys dormitory. This picture was taken around 1915.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/virtual-pizza-talk-shimasani-doo-shicheii-biolta-my-grandmothers-and-grandfathers-school-the-old-leupp-boarding-school-a-historic-archaeological-site-on-the-na/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003809Z
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SUMMARY:Managing References and Citations with Zotero
DESCRIPTION:Deidre Whitmore\, Digital Archaeology LabThursday\, August 13th 2020 10:00 – 11:00am (PT)This workshop will prevent headaches and save hours of work. The open-source tool Zotero not only makes gathering and organizing references fast and easy but also simplifies the process of adding citations and bibliographies to your publications. This workshop will cover how to add articles\, books\, chapters\, periodicals\, and web resources with a single click. Participants will also learn how to add in-text citations directly in Word and LibreOffice as well as adding and formatting a reference cited and bibliography to publications. Lastly\, we will cover how to collaborate with colleagues and easily share research materials using Zotero libraries. Register here (Registration limited to Cotsen affiliates) 
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/managing-references-and-citations-with-zotero/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003811Z
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SUMMARY:Data Cleaning with OpenRefine
DESCRIPTION:Deidre Whitmore\, Digital Archaeology LabThursday\, August 6th 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm (PT)Data are messy. Nearly all datasets require cleaning and processing before they can be analyzed and interpreted. This workshop will cover how to use the free\, open-source tool OpenRefine to more quickly and easily understand and clean your data. Participants will learn how to correct typos and misspellings\, standardize terms and dates\, and break complex data into usable formats. We will also cover how to share your data and cleaning steps with collaborators and export a script that details the steps taken which can be applied to future datasets.Register here (Registration limited to Cotsen affiliates) 
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/data-cleaning-with-openrefine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003812Z
UID:123-1595498400-1595505600@ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to 3D Digital Reconstructions using SketchUp
DESCRIPTION:Anthony Caldwell\, Assistant Director of the UCLA Digital Research ConsortiumThursday\, July 23rd 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm (PT) This workshop will introduce 3D modeling through the use of SketchUp\, an intuitive modeling application that lets you create and edit 3D models. The workshop will cover: navigating and understanding 3D space\, drawing basics\, textures\, tags\, importing and exporting\, and much more.Note: This workshop will be using Sketch-up free. If you would like to follow the workshop\, please make sure you have signed up for a SketchUp free account at https://www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-freeRegister here  
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/introduction-to-3d-digital-reconstructions-using-sketchup/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003814Z
UID:124-1595422800-1595422800@ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Keep it Secret! Keep it Safe! Hidden Magic and Coffin Construction in Ancient Egypt
DESCRIPTION:Caroline Arbuckle MacCleod\, Ph.D. Fellow\, University of British ColumbiaWednesday July 22\, 2020 – 1:00pmIn ancient Egypt\, the wooden coffin was considered one of the fundamental elements of a burial for wealthier individuals. It was a magical vessel that protected the deceased\, and ensured that the owner could be transformed into a divine being in the afterlife. Due to the importance of these objects\, potent magical talismans and symbols were placed around and in the coffin\, and were often included in the decoration. Magical spells and rituals were also performed throughout the burial ceremony. In this talk\, a new layer of ritual and magic is considered\, hidden within the invisible joints of wooden coffins. In these areas\, secret spells and magical red paint were added during construction. This may suggest the presence of educated carpenter priests\, trained in the rituals needed to prepare the wood\, as the first step in the creation of these potent vessels for the dead.Register herePlease note\, the talks will start at 1:00pm PT during the summer.
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/keep-it-secret-keep-it-safe-hidden-magic-and-coffin-construction-in-ancient-egypt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003816Z
UID:125-1594893600-1594900800@ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Vector Illustrations with Adobe Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:Deidre Whitmore\, Digital Archaeology LabThursday\, July 16th 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm (PT)Vector illustrations are common in archaeological publications and field documentation. In this workshop we’ll cover how Adobe Illustrator and vector illustrations can be used for site maps\, trench and elevation drawings\, and artifact renderings. Participants will be introduced to the interface and tools associated with these types of illustrations. We’ll cover how to bring scanned drawings into Illustrator and set up a drawing for digital tracing as well as tricks to speed up the process. Additionally\, we’ll walk through creating artifact drawings using common techniques including stippling.Register here (Registration is limited to Cotsen affiliates)
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/vector-illustrations-with-adobe-illustrator/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T082703
CREATED:20230314T003829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T003829Z
UID:126-1594288800-1594296000@ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Statistics: Basic Data Management and Regression
DESCRIPTION:Alan Farahani\, Assistant Professor in Anthropology\, University of Nevada\, Las VegasThursday\, July 9th 2020 10:00am – 12:00pm (PT)This workshop will cover the basics of contemporary data manipulation using the R statistical programming language as well as provide an introduction to approaches to regression for archaeological applications. Topics covered will include philosophy of regression\, model specification\, parameterization\, and evaluation\, as well as the different distribution families used to analyze count (poisson\, negative binomial\, etc.) and continuous (gaussian) data.  Participants should walk away (aka turn off their web cameras) with at least a basic understanding of the issues as well the ability to undertake some of the analyses using the R platform.Register here (Registration is limited to Cotsen affiliates) 
URL:https://ioa.pre2.ss.ucla.edu/event/statistics-basic-data-management-and-regression/
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