IRLAB

Our last presenter is Allyson Simon, a PhD candidate at Ohio State University and an IRLAB board member. At the American Association of Biological Anthropologists meeting, Allyson presented part of her dissertation research focusing on whether mortality patterns at the Harrison Township Cholera Cemetery (HTCC) support site-specific historical narratives about the cholera epidemics.

There are a few spots left in our bioarchaeological field school at HTCC. Go to irlabnp.org to apply now!

⛏️ IRLAB Collaborations are back! ⛏️

IRLAB's collaborations with new projects in Italy designed for foreign participants are resuming! This starts now with the opening of registrations for the Field School in Roman and Medieval Archaeology in Camaiano, Tuscany 🇮🇹.

This magnificent location, situated between the sea and the countryside of Central Italy, is where the team from Project, under the guidance of the of Bologna, conducts stunning archaeological excavations.

What you'll discover 🔎
The project focuses on the 10th-century site of the Church of San Gerusalemme and San Giovanni Battista (St. Jerome and St. John the Baptist), through the excavation and study of both Roman and Medieval layers.
You will explore burials, material culture, and the practical application of historical topography. A truly unique experience! ⛏️📜

Sign up! 👇
Follow the link in bio to find all the information about the project and secure your spot! Don't miss out!

This year, IRLAB successfully concludes another one of its Field Schools on Italian soil. The collaboration between IRLAB and Montaione began a year ago, and the success of this 2025 campaign makes us look to the future with even greater enthusiasm. After our presence in Ohio in May and June, in July, we brought three members of our institute (Thomas Coley, Fabio Stratta, and Alessandro Cariboni) to coordinate twelve American students within a Tuscan postcard setting, amidst Roman baths from the 2nd-3rd centuries CE and abandonment phases from the 5th-6th centuries. On-site, the IRLAB team was supported and assisted by the team of archaeologists and professionals who have been following the site for many years now (Antonio Alberti, Sabrina Bartali, Alessandro Costantini, Elena Funghini, Fabio Stratta along with ), with the approval of the Municipality of Montaione, both in the person of Mayor Gian Paolo Pomponi and the residents who so favorably welcomed us. With this thank you, we invite you to continue following our current and future projects, and, at least concerning the Montaione site, we'll see you next year!

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