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We are pleased to share a new peer-reviewed article:

“Life and death of migrants and pioneers in 19th-century Ohio”
(Cariboni, Coschino, Vercellotti)
Archeologia Postmedievale, 29 (2025)

The article has also been selected for the cover of the journal, highlighting the relevance of the research.
The study presents the results of over a decade of work within the Harrison Township Cholera Cemetery Project, an excavation directed and managed by IRLAB, in collaboration with The Ohio State University.
Through an integrated bioarchaeological, archaeological, and anthropological approach, the research reconstructs the life conditions of Irish and German migrant communities involved in the construction of the Ohio & Erie Canal and affected by the cholera epidemics of the 19th century.
Despite the near-total loss of gravestones, the project has identified individuals, family relationships, and patterns of trauma and disease, transforming an apparently unremarkable site into a significant biological and social archive of the American Midwest.

https://irlabnp.org/from-anonymous-burials-to-historical-archive-new-irlab-research-featured-on-journal-cover/

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🏛️ Montaione Field School 2026: Enrollment is Open!

Prepare to immerse yourself in Roman Archaeology and Material Culture in the heart of Tuscany!
Join us this summer in Montaione for an unforgettable hands-on experience, featuring an updated and enhanced program that builds upon the successes of previous seasons.

Participants will gain practical skills and new perspectives in:
🪏 Excavation Techniques: Learning and implementing current methodologies in archaeological digging.
🏺Artifact Study: Systematic processing and analysis of material finds.
🗿 Restoration and Conservation: Essential skills in preserving ancient materials.
💻 Digital Documentation: Advanced training in Photogrammetry and Topography.

The Field School will run from June 29th to July 24th.

Following successful past campaigns, which included the significant discovery of the Hercule statue, we are ready for another incredible season of discoveries in an improved learning environment! 🇮🇹

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Do not miss this opportunity to dig into history and be part of our most comprehensive and current Field School program.

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