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Human BridgesJune 15-July 17
Archaeological excavations resume at the Paleosite and more precisely at the archaeological site La Roche à Pierrot, where Pierrette's skeleton was discovered in 1979, a Neanderthal individual! The team of archaeologists, led by Isabelle Crevecoeur, a research fellow at CNRS, will be present for a month to carry out a new archaeological excavation campaign. The world-famous Paleosite is exceptional because it is one of the few sites that cover the period of cohabitation between Sapiens and Neanderthals.
For a month, visitors will have the chance to observe archaeologists at work during the guided tours. A unique opportunity to discover behind the scenes of scientific research, to better understand excavation methods, and to learn more about this emblematic site of Prehistory.Human BridgesJune 28-August 8
A six-week summer field school at Kampsville, Illinois, run by the Center for American Archeology, where participants excavate the German Site — a Late Woodland/Jersey Bluff Phase habitation occupied approximately 800–1200 CE. Under the direction of professional archaeologists, students learn survey, excavation, and laboratory techniques while investigating house basins, storage pits, and domestic artifacts including chert tools, pottery, and botanical remains. The programme runs from 28 June to 8 August 2026, with enrollment available in one- to six-week increments for adults of all ages and experience levels.
Human BridgesJuly 3-July 25
A four-session Saturday course at Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Antropología exploring the iconography and mythology of Mesoamerican deities. Sessions cover the Fat God, Tezcatlipoca, Huitzilopochtli, and Tarascan deities, delivered by curators and researchers from the museum's archaeology and cultural heritage divisions. The course is free and open to the public, held in the Auditorio Fray Bernardino de Sahagún on successive Saturdays in July 2026.
Human BridgesJuly 12-July 18
Kyle has 12 years of experience as a ceramicist and is excited to share his love and knowledge of ceramics. Through discussions, presentations and hands on activity, participants will learn how clay is transformed into everyday ceramic objects. Participants will get to collect clay, make their own pots to take home, and participate in Kiln building.
