Archaeological Fieldschool: Exploring Mountain Society in Ancient Samnium

In this archaeological field practicum, you explore the archaeology of mountain society with an international team in mountain sites in… Read more

Exhibition: The “Portabandiera” of Siena

From 3 June until 31 July 2024, an exhibition featuring photos from the Luijdjens archive, one of the special collections of KNIR, is on show. Following previous small exhibitions themed around Rome, Lazio, and St. Nicolas, this exhibition showcases twelve black-and-white photos of the so-called portabandiera (banner carriers) from the various districts of Siena, who compete...

Date: 3 June - 31 July 2024

CfA: KNIR Lab access in the autumn-winter period

The lab can be used by teams of research projects, education projects (e.g. courses, internships) or by single researchers for individual projects, for a period between 1 and 10 weeks. For lab access in the autumn-winter period (October-December, February), the deadline for applications is 15 August.  

Deadline: 15 August 2024

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