Call for papers: Connecting Landscapes of Exchange. Rural economies and spatial perspectives in the Ancient World. Organised by Pedro Trapero Fernández — University of Cádiz Noé Cornejo Delgado — Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Karol Kłodziński — University of Gdańsk Venue Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Aula Magna, University of Cádiz Dates 28–29 May 2026 Official language English Format Invited lectures + selected oral papers Conference focus This international conference explores how rural landscapes were organised, exploited and connected in the ancient world. It brings together archaeology, ancient history and spatial analysis to examine markets, production, taxation, transport, exchange networks and the role of villas and other rural settlements in shaping economic territories. Main themes Rural markets, agricultural production and circulation of goods Territorial organisation, infrastructures and administrative frameworks Villas, farmsteads and productive landscapes Spatial approaches: GIS, network analysis and territorial modelling Comparative perspectives across the Mediterranean and Europe Invited speakers Agostino Sotgia — University of Groningen Federica Vacatello — Sapienza Università di Roma András Bödőcs — Eötvös Loránd University Simon Bence — Eötvös Loránd University Tymon de Haas — Leiden University André Carneiro — Universidade de Évora Jesús Bermejo — Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Fernando Moreno Navarro — Universidad de Alicante

Are you interested in the #archaeology of rural economies, spatial analysis, and landscapes in the Ancient World?
This might be of interest to you 👇
Connecting Landscapes of Exchange (Cádiz , 28-29 May 2026)

Deadline: 26 April 2026
Submission link: forms.gle/DqCFvnk6Ymtc...

The statement appealing for greater democracy in the EAA has now been made public. You can find it here:  drive.google.com/file/d/1ehzn...  
We are still collecting signatures here: ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/xZZjy6le

Call for papers: Connecting Landscapes of Exchange. Rural economies and spatial perspectives in the Ancient World. Organised by Pedro Trapero Fernández — University of Cádiz Noé Cornejo Delgado — Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Karol Kłodziński — University of Gdańsk Venue Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Aula Magna, University of Cádiz Dates 28–29 May 2026 Official language English Format Invited lectures + selected oral papers Conference focus This international conference explores how rural landscapes were organised, exploited and connected in the ancient world. It brings together archaeology, ancient history and spatial analysis to examine markets, production, taxation, transport, exchange networks and the role of villas and other rural settlements in shaping economic territories. Main themes Rural markets, agricultural production and circulation of goods Territorial organisation, infrastructures and administrative frameworks Villas, farmsteads and productive landscapes Spatial approaches: GIS, network analysis and territorial modelling Comparative perspectives across the Mediterranean and Europe Invited speakers Agostino Sotgia — University of Groningen Federica Vacatello — Sapienza Università di Roma András Bödőcs — Eötvös Loránd University Simon Bence — Eötvös Loránd University Tymon de Haas — Leiden University André Carneiro — Universidade de Évora Jesús Bermejo — Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Fernando Moreno Navarro — Universidad de Alicante

Are you interested in the #archaeology of rural economies, spatial analysis, and landscapes in the Ancient World?
This might be of interest to you 👇
Connecting Landscapes of Exchange (Cádiz , 28-29 May 2026)

Deadline: 26 April 2026
Submission link: forms.gle/DqCFvnk6Ymtc...

Text in blue and red on a white background reads: Save the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA).

🚨Calling all archaeologists🚨
Please consider signing this letter, to ask for democracy, transparency, and accountability in the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA)

NB: You do not need to be a member to sign & can sign anonymously, if you wish

ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/xZZjy6le

#Archaeology

So, sorry but not enough… my boycott stands. Because even with the current actions, there will be no actual consequences to the damage made, nor reparations for those who suffered this most. NOT EVEN AN APOLOGY (even a fake one).

Agreed with what Jaime says in this thread. As a member of the association, I felt personally targeted and that my rights were compromised.

Democracy works in very straightforward ways. The EAA membership has voted with their conscience, and the results speak for themselves.
Since the breakdown of the vote was stealthily included within an updated version of the Special Meeting Minutes, see the graph here for specific details:

The EAA votes are out

The great majority of our archaeological community has voted in favour of the petitions raised by #concernedEAA. We asked for a democratic process, we asked for accountability, and for the need to acknowledge the horrific genocidal policy of Israel against Gaza.

The announced plans to address the results of the vote kick the ball down the road of an undetermined timeline and a vaguely defined taskforce. Shouldn’t the voices of a majority of members be taken into account promptly, and in any case prior to the Athens meeting?

These are the results of the per rollam vote following the Extraordinary Meeting of the #EAA. The outcome is overwhelming, with a very high level of participation. What will the Executive Board do now? There are some motions that should be implemented immediately. #SavetheEAA #archaeology

Motion A: 468 members agreed to exclude Israeli institutional affiliations = 67% 237 did not agree; 77 abstained Motion B: 470 members did not approve of the actions of the Exexcutive Board = 79% 124 did approve; 205 abstained Motion C: 564 members supported a firm statement condemning the ongoing genocide in Palestine = 78% 160 did not support; 76 abstained Motion D: 410 supported change in statutes to ptovide mechanism to remove President and Executive Board = 58% 294 did not support; 95 abstained Motion E: 451 supported a vote on the viability of the current Officers (excl. Treasurer) = 67% 223 did not support; 125 abstained

🚨EAA per rollam vote results🚨

For anyone who doesn't want to trawl through a long document to find the results, I've compiled them here. Well done to everyone who voted for demonstrating strongly and clearly that change is needed 👏🏼👏🏼

Ανοιχτή επιστολή σχετικά με τις εξελίξεις στην European Association of Archaeologists - Σύλλογος Ελλήνων Αρχαιολόγων Ανοιχτή επιστολή σχετικά με τις εξελίξεις στην European Association of Archaeologists Κατόπιν της ομόφωνης απόφασης των μελών του…

While we wait for the results of the vote at the @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social SM last month, movement continues… the ΣΕΑ (association of Greek archaeologists) withdraws from the organising committee of Athens 2026 for the actions of the ExB.

archaeol.gr/anoichti-epi...

Happy to have contributed to this volume!

My #review of the volume The Archaeology of Roman Portugal in its Western Mediterranean Context, edite by Tesse Stek and André Carneiro is now published in the European Journal of #Archaeology.
doi.org/10.1017/eaa....

Thanks to @zenakamash.bsky.social and the editorial team for their carefull work

Important thread from Jaime about why it is critical to vote in this round of per rollam voting. We deserve an EAA that is fit for us--its members--and the challenging world in which we all live

This thread from jaime lays out the stakes well for those of us grappling with the present and possible futures of the EAA

Really important for EAA members, and former members in 2025!!
Please read this thread carefully and vote.
The outcome of this process will shape the future of European #archaeology.

In spite of the Safe Space Policy being clearly stated at the beginning of the meeting, Prof. XXXXX targeted me by name, calling for my resignation from my position as Editor of the society's journal. Furthermore, his misuse of my title, referring to me as "Miss Kamash", felt deliberately demeaning. This intimidating behaviour explicitly contravenes the EAA Safe Space Policy. Although he was muted, for which I was grateful, I experienced a panic attack following his comments and did not feel safe to speak for the remainder of the meeting. This was further compounded by not only Prof. XXXXX being allowed to remain in the online meeting, but also being invited to take the floor again after the break. This gives me strong concerns about the effectiveness of the Safe Space Policy. On a broader point about the effectiveness of the Safe Space Policy, I also note that members whose position aligned with that of Concerned EAA were repeatedly and persistently accused of anti-Semitism throughout the meeting. This is a serious accusation that should not be levelled without due care and evidentiary support. Its use as a blanket accusation seems to have been designed with the explicit aim of silencing and intimidating members aligned with Concerned EAA, which again contravenes the Safe Space Policy and should have been dealt with more robustly during the meeting.

Following yesterday's EAA Special Meeting, I have submitted a complaint to the EAA Appeal and Anti-Harassment Committee. I post it here, with names redacted, for any members who were not present. Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out with messages of solidarity and support 🙏💓🙏

journal cover

New issue of Acta Archaeologica Vol. 95, No. 1 (2024) brill.com/view/journal... GIS and Roads Innovative Digital Frameworks for Route Analysis in Antiquity,
@archaeofer.bsky.social @dgb-ancientstudies.bsky.social

Finally, the world of cultural management in Italy is taking steps forward. At least for the Colosseum archaeological park. Giving voice to young a promising people, and also embracing inclusivity and gender equality...

Remains of the Horace's Villa, with the Monti Lucretili in the background

Many thanks to Emeri Farinetti (UniRoma3) for her constant support, and to Patricia Argüelles (USC) and Pedro Trapero (UCA) , fantastic editors of the special issue!
#archaeology #landscapeArchaeology #history #romanarchaeology #prehistory #medieval #rome

Collaboration with research teams and host institutions is key to advancing archaeological research.
This paper is the result of the work and dialogue developed at Università degli Studi Roma Tre, within the MoLuLAP and ArcheoPaesaggi projects, and in synergy with the ARGUS - Horizon Project.

The study develops a diachronic model of mobility in the Monti Lucretili (Lazio, Italy) mountain district, integrating secondary and upland routes to explore how they structured regional connectivity, resource exploitation, and settlement dynamics from prehistory to modern times.

🚨NEW PAPER 🚨
Our article, co-authored with Matteo Rossi, “Modelling Economic and Human Mobility in the Landscapes of Monti Lucretili, Lazio, Italy: a Microregional Approach over the Longue Durée” has just been published in Acta Archaeologica @degruyterbrill.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1163/1600...

Rosalind Franklin died at 37 of ovarian cancer attributed to radiation exposure from the methods she & her assistant used to photograph a cross-section of the DNA double helix.

Meanwhile, Watson won a Nobel off that work & survived to the ripe old age of 97 by simply: stealing those notes!

¿Apetece un aperitivo? Por supuesto. El 23 de octubre se abre un nuevo lugar de encuentro en el mundo del #podcast. Un espacio donde compartir conocimiento con tu gente. Todo un universo de conocimiento en aperitivos de 15 minutos. Síguenos en redes. ¡Stay tuned!

This is the document we made this week about the report of the AMBM and the vote:

drive.google.com/file/d/1jlPw...

btw as some people asked… we are advocating for a NO vote in the extra issues of the per rollam, as they are non related, non consensual and it is unnecessary to vote them (both actions can be started ex officio by the ExB). Voting NO still leaves the door open for the actions we were proposing.

EXCLUSIVE: EAA PRESIDENT ACCUSED OF HELPING ORCHESTRATE PROTEST CAMPAIGN AGAINST HER OWN EXECUTIVE BOARD’S GAZA VOTE thePipeLine can reveal allegations that the President of the beleaguered European Association of Archaeologists [EAA], Professor Eszter Bánffy, was instrumental in organising a covert campaign to p…

This piece of news about the @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social mess of the last weeks is very very very serious.

If you did not sign the campaign we are moving to try change things at the EAA yet, maybe this helps to decide… here is the link: ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/QInTdoHZ

The news ⬇️