Carl Parker

Carl Parker is one of the most recognized voices in archaeological journalism in the United States. With over 18 years of experience reporting from excavation sites, museum vaults, and academic conferences across six continents, he brings both scholarly depth and narrative clarity to some of the most complex discoveries of the modern era.A graduate of the University of Chicago with a Master's degree in Near Eastern Archaeology, Carl began his career as a field researcher before transitioning to journalism — a combination that gives his writing a rare ground-level authenticity. He has reported on landmark discoveries from the deserts of the American Southwest to the rainforests of the Amazon, the coastal settlements of ancient Scandinavia, and the buried cities of the Levant."I became a journalist because I realized that the most important excavation isn't in the ground — it's in the public's understanding of what the ground holds. Every discovery deserves a story told well."At NKV, Carl serves as Senior Archaeological Correspondent, leading coverage of the Ancient Americas, pre-Columbian civilizations, and U.S. cultural heritage policy. He is the primary author of NKV's flagship series Layers — an ongoing investigation into the political and ethical dimensions of archaeological excavation in the modern world.

UCL’s Research Excellence Scholarship | Archaeology News Online Magazine

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OverviewUCL presents the Research Excellence Scholarship (UCL-RES), a distinguished initiative designed to attract exceptional scholars to embark on doctoral research at UCL. With the aim of fostering academic brilliance, this prestigious scholarship is set to offer up to 40 fully funded opportunities to outstanding applicants from across the globe, encompassing both prospective and current UCL … Read more

The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship

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Overview The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship is available to support research and studies for both archaeologists and archaeology graduate students, whether conducted in Portugal or the United States. For non-Portuguese applicants, the fellowship enables research on topics related to the archaeology of Portugal, including the Azores and Madeira Autonomous Regions. Conversely, Portuguese applicants have the … Read more

Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship (March 1, 2024)

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Established to honor AIA Honorary President Jane Waldbaum, this scholarship aims to assist students embarking on their initial foray into archaeological fieldwork. Particularly, students majoring in archaeology or related disciplines are urged to submit their applications. The scholarship fund serves to cover expenses linked to participation in archaeological fieldwork projects, requiring a minimum stay of … Read more

The 44th Conference of the Association for Environmental Archaeology

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The 44th Conference of the Association for Environmental Archaeology will be held in Oxford between 12th-14th December 2024, with the theme Past Environments for Emerging Worlds. It will be hosted by the School of Archaeology of the University of Oxford and Oxford Archaeology, one of the UK’s leading archaeological practices. Credit: University of Oxford/Oxford Archaeology The field of … Read more

DNA analysis reveals dynastic succession and maternal inheritance among early Celtic elites

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The pre-Roman Iron Age in Western and Central Europe was marked by the rich Celtic culture, which has left behind monumental burial mounds and a plethora of archaeological artifacts. Despite this, much about the Celts remains shrouded in mystery. Visualization showing the contents of the central grave/main burial of the Hochdorf mound. Credit: Landesmuseum Württemberg, … Read more

SEAA10: University of Aberdeen, Scotland, August 2025

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The 10th Worldwide Conference of the Society for East Asian Archaeology (SEAA) is set to take place next year in Aberdeen, Scotland. The call for papers, posters, and session proposals will officially open on September 2, 2024, with a submission deadline for abstracts and registration set for November 29, 2024.  SEAA10 Conference, August 19-23, 2025 … Read more

AlUla World Archaeology Conference To Address Future Challenges Of Nomadic Societies

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The Royal Commission for AlUla is set to host a global archaeology conference on October 30-31, focusing on the future of archaeology and the heritage of nomadic societies. The event, which will alternate annually with the AlUla World Archaeology Summit, promises to bring together researchers and cultural heritage experts from across the globe. Set against … Read more

Roman villa and advanced drainage systems unearthed in Aquileia during cycling path construction

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Significant archaeological discoveries have been made near Monastero, a suburban area of Aquileia in northeastern Italy, during the construction of a new cycling path along the Via Gemina. Remains of Roman structures unearthed in Aquileia. Credit: Soprintendenza Archeologia, belle arti e paesaggio – Friuli Venezia Giulia This project, funded under the European Union’s Next Generation … Read more