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AUR alumnus and professor explore how AI could transform forensic investigations

Published in the peer-reviewed journal Forensic Sciences, the paper, A Conceptual Architecture and Validation Roadmap for Digital Chain of Custody in Forensic Scene Management, proposes a framework for integ

Professor Jens Koehler's Lecture Opens Nerly Exhibition at Kunsthalle Bremen

On Sunday, March 16, 2026, Professor Jens Koehler of The American University of Rome’s Archaeology and Classics Program delivered th

Unearthing “Little Aventine”: The Aventinus Minor Project: Progress & Promise

The Aventinus Minor Project (AMP), launched in 2019, has become one of the most ambitious community-archaeological undertakings in central Rome.

Former AUR Professor Simone Quilici Appointed Director of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo

An architect, urban planner, and landscape historian, Dr. Quilici has been a central figure in the stewardship of Italy’s cultural and environmental assets for more than two decades.

AUR Alumnus David Chacón's Visionary Lecture on Humanities in the Digital Age

The American University of Rome’s Fall 2024 Alumni Lecture Series came to an inspiring conclusion with a lecture by David Chacón, a 2014 graduate whose unconventional career journey fascinated attendees.

AUR Alumna Debora Spizzichino’s Path to Success in Archaeology

The American University of Rome recently had the pleasure of welcoming back Debora Spizzichino, an alumna of our Archaeology and Classics program, to share her journey from AUR student to field archaeologist.

AUR Alumna Keelie Rix Inspires Students with Groundbreaking Interdisciplinary Research

The American University of Rome (AUR) recently welcomed guest speaker Keelie Rix, an accomplished alumna who returned to share her remarkable journey from an arts-focused undergraduate to a pioneering PhD researcher.

Professor Paul Gwynne - L’Africa de Pétrarque: lectures anciennes et nouvelles

The AFFRICA project aims to offer a digital edition of Book I of Petrarch's Africa accompanied by a new translation and to initiate renewed 

Professor Valerie Higgins podcast for History Hit 'Looted Artefacts: the black market of archaeology'

Professor Valerie Higgins recorded a podcast on the trafficking of antiquities for the popular broadcaster History Hit, now available at 

Unlocking the Past, Shaping the Future: The Value of a Museum Studies Minor at The American University of Rome

The American University of Rome (AUR) offers an enriching educational pathway for students passionate about the past and the artistic expressions that have shaped our world.