International Archaeology Day 19 Oct 2024

International Archaeology Day

Today, dig deep and unearth your inner Indiana Jones or Lara Croft on International Archaeology Day. Started in 2011, it occurs on the third Thursday in October, celebrating archaeology"s benefits for society today. Global events include exhibits and hands-on excavations, some of which run throughout the month. Many national parks, historic landmarks and local museums in the United Kingdom also hold events. From Stonehenge to Hadrian"s Wall, the day brings history lovers of all ages together for a little archaeological action.

© Nick Brundle Photography/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Germanys green heart
19 Oct 2023Mekong River Delta, Long An, Vietnam
19 Oct 2025Apples ready for harvest, Minnesota, United States

More Desktop Wallpapers:

21 Oct 2025Happy Diwali!
13 Aug 2024Telašćica Nature Park, Dugi Otok, Croatia
28 Dec 202350 years of the Endangered Species Act
Happy Mothers Day!
16 Nov 2023World Philosophy Day
28 Mar 2024Cherry blossoms in Shanghai, China
30 Jul 2024Friendship Day
25 Jun 2025Glastonbury Festival begins
17 Feb 2026Chinese New Year
10 Oct 2025Fiji Day
Back to the future
20 Apr 2024Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
15 Jun 2024Trooping the Colour
5 Sep 2025Pacific Park, Santa Monica State Beach, California, United States
24 Dec 2024Silent night, sparkling lights and hearts full of joy
Love is in the snow
Happy Yorkshire Day!
Blackpool’s light fantastic
20 Apr 2025Happy Easter!
Lighting the way
21 Dec 2024Burning the Clocks
23 Jan 2025Sundance Film Festival
Southern tip of a northern isle
A butterflys best friend
3 Jul 2024World Meerkat Day
21 Dec 2023Ljubljana, Slovenia
13 Mar 2025Holi celebration in Jaipur, India
A puzzle for giants
1 Jan 2025Happy New Year!
21 Jun 2025Summer solstice