We Are Storytellers
Archaeology Now is a storyteller.
We bridge the gap between the first circles of humans gathered around campfires and the voices that shape who we are today. By keeping the embers of past cultures alive, we celebrate the enduring wonder of our shared humanity.
There are so many stories waiting to be told. We invite you to become part of the story.
We are Closing the Books on the 2025-2026 Year of Discovery
Legacies
As we look back on an incredible year, we are filled with gratitude for our vibrant community of history lovers, explorers, and supporters.
Together, we have traveled across time, uncovered fascinating stories of human resilience, and bridged the gap between ancient worlds and our modern lives through our programs, exhibits, and events.
The journey doesn't end here. The past always has more to teach us, and we are already busy preparing a spectacular lineup of discoveries, stories, and immersive experiences for the coming year.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Stay tuned—our next chapter begins soon!
(in the meantime, take a look at the links below to see what we’ve been up to this past year focused on Legacies.)
Legacy of al-Andalus
Legacy of Mesopotamia
Legacy of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
We are grateful for the support of the following donors and their sponsorship over the course of this year.
Explore
Our many stories.
“In the beginning…” a story was told that still reaches us today. Archaeology Now connects you to our many histories by relating stories from the past, keeping memories alive, and connecting us to each other in the present.
Our organization story starts in Houston but reaches out to the world.
We invite you to become part of the story.
Join In
Face-to-face events.
As the pandemic begins to ease, we are creating new programming for you.
Join us to hear some of the world’s leading thinkers. Participate in culinary adventures linking food and history. Expand your children’s horizons by introducing them to world cultures at family events. Help preserve Houston’s stories found in cemeteries.
Attend. Explore. Preserve.
Watch
Original digital content created just for you.
Learning and adventure are all around us, whether we’re at home during a pandemic or discovering other continents. We link you with the world in a new series of informal 5- to 10-minute videos featuring archaeologists, historians, art historians, genetics researchers, culinary virtuosos, and other experts around the world.
Investigate our Tiny Lectures, Video Mini-Series, and Zoom talks.
Read
A new tale.
Maybe you want to learn more about a culture; maybe you want to dig into our human story or learn about exciting new archaeological excavations. Perhaps you want to discover more information about a talk.
We’ve created blog posts built around themes that resonate today.
Delve into knowledge.
