Experimental archaeology brings history to life by recreating ancient tools, techniques, and processes through hands-on experience. Instead of simply observing artifacts, participants actively engage with the methods used thousands of years ago. Through ARI workshops, individuals gain a deeper understanding of how these technologies were created, used, and refined over time.
How do archaeologists share discoveries? Learn why conferences play a vital role in presenting archaeological research, exchanging ideas, and advancing the field.
When the dig ends, archaeology moves indoors, where winter lab work, artifact analysis, and public archaeology keep discoveries unfolding year-round.
This MLK Day, explore how hands-on learning through archaeology advances equity, strengthens community service, and inspires youth to engage with the past and shape the future.
Educational field trips give students the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom through hands-on, experiential learning. This post explores the research behind field trips and how ARI brings archaeology education to life for students.
Archaeology is more than uncovering artifacts—it’s the study of people, places, and stories that shaped the world around us. Every pottery fragment, stone tool, soil layer, and feature left behind by past cultures helps us understand how people lived, adapted, created, and thrived long before the present day. At the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI), our […]
This Thanksgiving, we invite you to take a moment to look beyond the familiar holiday traditions and reflect on the deeper layers of the land beneath your feet — layers filled with stories of ingenuity, cooperation, and endurance.
ARI experiences nurture curiosity, respect for cultural heritage, and an enduring sense of wonder. They remind us that learning is a lifelong adventure — one that thrives on exploration, imagination, and shared discovery.
This Veterans Day, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to honor service, not only through words, but through action and connection. My name is Betsy Dulle, and I am a Public Archaeologist and the Field Project and VALOR Manager at ARI. For me, this meaning comes to life on dig sites alongside […]
Each Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication has protected not only our freedoms, but also the history, landscapes, and cultural heritage that shape our communities today. At the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI), we believe the stories of service—past and […]
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