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 […]
ARI was proud to host a Pig Roast & Preservation Party in conjunction with the Archaeological Society of Ohio (ASO) Artifact Show at the Lawrenceburg Event Center in October 2025. Designed especially for members of the Stateline Chapter of the ASO and artifact show participants, the event brought together archaeology enthusiasts from Ohio, Indiana and […]
“Are you guys the ones at Stateline Road?” This is a question that we get several times a week at ARI. The answer is no, but we completely understand why people ask! What are the odds that one of the largest ongoing archaeological excavations of the area in the past decade is not being conducted […]
When you picture archaeology, what comes to mind? Maybe a gold chalice, ancient sculpture, or a long-lost city uncovered overnight. But the real magic? It’s quieter. It happens when something small and fragile is lifted from the earth: a shard of pottery, a flint chip, a bead no bigger than your fingertip. At first glance, […]
At the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI), we believe the past isn’t just something to be studied — it’s something to be experienced, preserved, and shared with our communities today. Every artifact uncovered in the soil of our region tells a story. A stone tool hints at ingenuity. A pottery sherd carries the fingerprints of the […]
Liz Sedler is a person who doesn’t mind getting a little dirt on her boots in the pursuit of her passion. Two years ago, the Bright native opened the non-profit Archaeological Research Institute to provide the public an opportunity to experience the numerous reasons she digs archaeology.
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