Archaeology Society of Staten Island-
Esther Grushkin Memorial Lecture Program
Accomplished educator. Hebrew scholar. Dr. Esther Grushkin was an extraordinary woman with a passion for learning that she shared with students of all ages. It is in keeping with this love of learning that the JCC of Staten Island Dr. Esther Grushkin SAJE Lecture Series is being established in perpetuity by the Grushkin family. The […]
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April 2017: Unveiling the Greek Sphinx
April 30, 2017, at 3pm The Dr.Esther Grushkin Memorial Lecture Dr. Thierry Petit Unveiling the Greek Sphinx The Greek Sphinx always has been a fascinating topic. From the Renaissance to the present day there has been much speculation about the figure. Its encounter with Oedipus as well as the famous riddle are the main […]
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March 2017: Trying to Do the Right Thing to Protect the World’s Cultural Heritage: One Committee Member’s Tale
March 26, 2017 at 3pm Archaeological Institute of America – Norton Lecturer Lothar von Falkenhausen Trying to Do the Right Thing to Protect the World’s Cultural Heritage: One Committee Member’s Tale This is a personal account of the author’s service as a member of President Obama’s Cultural Property Advisory Committee. It reflects upon the purpose […]
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February 2017: Ethnicity and Biology: Case Studies in Mexico and New Mexico
Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3pm Dr. Heather JH Edgar Ethnicity and Biology: Case Studies in Mexico and New Mexico How do cultural trends and historical events shape the biology of populations? What are the biological correlates of culturally-defined groups? These two questions will be examined in two contexts, post-classic Mexico and contemporary New Mexico, […]
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January 2017: Aphrodisias, a Greco-Roman City and its Hinterland
Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3pm The Dr. George G. Hackman Memorial Lecture Dr. Peter DeStaebler Aphrodisias, a Greco-Roman City and its Hinterland The ancient city of Aphrodisias is one of the most important and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey. Famous in antiquity for its sanctuary of Aphrodite, the city’s patron goddess, Aphrodisias enjoyed […]
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December 2016: On the Significance of Roger II of Sicily’s Antiquated Loros in the Mosaic in Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, Palermo
December 4, 2016 The Lynda Nilsen Memorial Lecture Dr. Dawn Marie Hayes On the Significance of Roger II of Sicily’s Antiquated Loros in the Mosaic in Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, Palermo In his well-known portrait “Martorana” in Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, Palermo, Roger II of Sicily dons an antiquated loros. The stole is not a “modified” […]
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November 2016: Staten Island Museum Event – Archaeology & Museums
TUESDAY Nov 8, 2015 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Staten Island Museum Event – Archaeology & Museums This event will be a workshop day for the local Staten Island High School Teachers and Administrators at the Staten Island Museum, sponsored in part by the Staten Island Society of the Archaeological Institute of America. Check back […]
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October 2016: Documenting Native American Diasporas in the Early Colonial Southeast
Sunday Oct 23, 2016 at 3pm The Helen H. Loeffler Memorial Lecture Dr. Jonathan Bernard Marcoux Documenting Native American Diasporas in the Early Colonial Southeast The colonial trade in deerskins and Native American slaves had profound effects on the cultural landscape of the Southeast during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Indeed, […]
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September 2016: Tools, Language, and the Evolution of the Human Mind
Sunday, Sept 25, 2016 at 3pm Archaeological Institute of America Lecture Dr. Kathleen Gibson Tools, Language, and the Evolution of the Human Mind Darwin and Wallace, co-discoverers of evolution by natural selection, held contrasting views about the origins of the human mind. Wallace considered the human mind to be qualitatively distinct from that of […]
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September 2015: Queen Pu-Abi of Ur: A Love Story
Learn about the fascinating Mesopotamian Queen Pu-Abi!
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October 2015: The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh
Discover the interconnections between Astronomy, Archaeology, and Architecture in this presentation about Indian astronomical observatories!
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November 2015: Staten Island Museum Special Event!
Image Credit:Staten Island Museum, Building A at Snug Harbor, Ralph Appelbaum Associates Inc. Friday Nov 6, 2015 from 10:00AM-3:00PM Staten Island Museum Event: Archaeology and Museums This event will be a workshop day for the local Staten Island community at the Staten Island Museum, sponsored in part by the Staten Island Society of the […]
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December 2015: Knowledge in Art and its Corruption: The Perils of Forgery and Plunder in the 21st Century
Learn about the perils of forgery in Archaeology and Art History!
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January 2016: Pergamon and the Art of the Hellenistic Kingdoms: A Preview
Get a special preview of the upcoming exhibit of Hellenistic Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art!
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February 2016: Early Platform Mounds of the Lower Mississippi Valley
Discover the important role played by the ancient mounds of the Mississippian Culture!
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March 2016: Collambay, the Chimú and Inca Empires: Political Power and Identity in the Chaupiyunga Landscape of the Moche Valley, Peru
Learn about local exchange and interaction among the ancient Andean cultures!
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April 2016: Basques: the Un-sung Whalers of the Northwest Atlantic
Discover the story of the 16th century whalers along the Labrador coast!
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January 2015: Mr. Robert Bunkin, Behind the Scenes: Developing an Exhibition at the Staten Island Museum
Treat yourself to a behind-the-scenes look at the new Staten Island Museum!
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February 2015: Ms. Meg Ventrudo, Tibetan Achitecture, Stupas and Mandalas
Learn about the power of architecture in the Buddhist tradition
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March 2015: Dr. Lauren Kilroy, Noble Organ and Grotesque Idol: The Sacred Heart of Jesus in Colonial Mexico
Learn about the power of imagery over time in Novohispanic culture
About Us
The Archaeology Society of Staten Island was formed in 1962 at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. In 1963, the Society began a series of lectures that have brought prominent scholars in the various fields of archaeology and anthropology to Staten Island. The Society affiliated with the Archaeological Institute of America in 1964 as The […]
Membership
Membership in the Society is open to anyone interested in archaeology and related areas. The categories of membership in the Society include: REGULAR ($30) – Anyone interest in archaeology and wishing to participate in the Society’s programs. FAMILY ($45) – Couples and their children under eighteen years of age. STUDENT (no charge) – Any full-time […]
Directions
Directions to Wagner College The Society holds its monthly meetings at Wagner College. TRAVEL BY CAR Verrazano Bridge: From Brooklyn, Queens and Points East Take the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Staten Island. From the toll booths, follow Interstate 278 to the “Richmond Road/Clove Road” exit. Follow the service road to the third traffic light and […]
About Us
The Archaeology Society of Staten Island was formed in 1962 at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. In 1963, the Society began a series of lectures that have brought prominent scholars in the various fields of archaeology and anthropology to Staten Island. The Society affiliated with the Archaeological Institute of America in 1964 as The Staten Island Society, AIA.
The objectives of the Society are:
- To promote study, exploration, and research in the field of archaeology
- To conduct lectures relating to archaeology
- To sponsor and encourage archaeological tours
- To establish and issue publications that disseminate archaeological information
- April 2017: Unveiling the Greek Sphinx
- March 2017: Trying to Do the Right Thing to Protect the World’s Cultural Heritage: One Committee Member’s Tale
- 2016-2017 Lecture Series
April 2017: Unveiling the Greek Sphinx
April 30, 2017, at 3pm The Dr.Esther Grushkin Memorial Lecture Dr. Thierry Petit Unveiling the Greek Sphinx The Greek Sphinx always has been a fascinating topic. From the Renaissance to the present day there has been much speculation about the figure. Its encounter with Oedipus as well as the famous riddle are the main […]
March 2017: Trying to Do the Right Thing to Protect the World’s Cultural Heritage: One Committee Member’s Tale
March 26, 2017 at 3pm Archaeological Institute of America – Norton Lecturer Lothar von Falkenhausen Trying to Do the Right Thing to Protect the World’s Cultural Heritage: One Committee Member’s Tale This is a personal account of the author’s service as a member of President Obama’s Cultural Property Advisory Committee. It reflects upon the purpose […]
2016-2017 Lecture Series
The Archaeological Society of Staten Island & The Archaeological Institute of America Staten Island Society 2016- 2017 Sunday Lecture Series Sunday, Sept 25, 2016 at 3pm Archaeological Institute of America Lecture Dr. Kathleen Gibson Tools, Language, and the Evolution of the Human Mind Darwin and Wallace, co-discoverers of evolution by natural […]