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Aita Bioarch

A bioarchaeological company based in Barcelona offers a variety of online courses and hands-on field schools.

Bioarchaeological company based in Barcelona offers live online and in-person courses, as well as field school with hands-on excavation experience, aimed at those who want to profound their knowledge of excavation and analysis of human skeletal remains.

02/09/2026

🧬 When bones tell a genetic story
Genetic studies are becoming an increasingly powerful part of bioarchaeology, helping us uncover stories that bones alone cannot always tell. From skeletal dysplasias to rare genetic disorders, combining osteological analysis with ancient DNA can reveal new insights into disease, identity, and the lives of past populations. 🦴✨

Topic: Skeletal dysplasias and other genetic disorders in skeletal populations
📅 Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM (Madrid Time)
💻 Zoom
Interested in joining? If you’re not on our mailing list, sign up using the link at the bottom of our page: https://aitabioarch.com/

31/08/2026

What else can we say except… WOW? 🤩

One week of our Osteological Course is already behind us, and we honestly couldn’t be more impressed with our participants!

In just six days, they’ve gone from the basics of human osteology and skeletal anatomy to lateralization, anatomical positioning, osteological recording, dental anthropology, osteometry, age and s*x estimation, and the basics of working with non-adult remains.

And the best part? Many of them started this course with little or no previous experience in human osteology — and look at them now! 🦴

They are already handling the material, identifying bones, taking measurements, filling in recording sheets, and applying anthropological methods in practice.

So much learning, so much enthusiasm, and so much progress in just one week. ❤️

And we still have more to come!

Week 1: DONE. ✔️
Week 2: Let’s go! 🔥

30/08/2026

Metopism is the persistence of the metopic suture (the joint between the two frontal bones of the skull) beyond childhood. While this suture normally fuses before the age of 10, in some individuals it remains visible throughout life. It is a normal anatomical variation and not a pathology.

Approximately 10% of population has it. Did you ever had a chance to do xray of the skull and see if you have it?

12/08/2026

Why is it that every museum I visit seems to have at least one skeleton assembled incorrectly? 😅 Museums are places of education, and human anatomy should be part of that education.

This is definitely not the worst example I’ve seen — I’ve encountered much worse. But in such an impressive museum, these kinds of mistakes really shouldn’t happen.

If you choose to display human remains, please treat anatomical accuracy as part of the story. 🦴

09/08/2026

Dating a Museum Nerd: The Survival Guide 😂

09/08/2026

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Pergamon was one of the great cities of the ancient Greek world, located in western Anatolia (modern-day Türkiye). It flourished especially during the Hellenistic period, from the 3rd to the 1st century BC, under the Attalid dynasty, before becoming part of the Roman Empire in 133 BC.
The 360° Pergamon Panorama in Berlin, created by Yadegar Asisi, reconstructs the city around the 2nd century AD, when Pergamon was a thriving Roman city.
And this is what makes the panorama so fascinating: it isn’t only about temples and monumental architecture. Look closely and you see a city full of people — working, trading, worshipping, gathering even... khm... and simply living their everyday lives.

One detail caught my attention in particular.
In the theatre, the spectators aren’t looking towards the stage. They are all looking upwards, as if waiting for someone important. The scene evokes the arrival of the emperor, reminding us that the theatre could also become a place where political power and public spectacle came together.
Thanks to these amazing 360 visualizations, Pergamon stops being, for a moment, an archaeological ruin and becomes a living city again.

08/08/2026

Just offering a new perspective 🤭

03/08/2026

✨ Two unforgettable weeks in Čačak! 🦴⛏️

Our field school was packed with hands-on learning, discoveries, and memories... and black dogs
We gained real excavation experience, uncovered exceptionally well-preserved human remains, and collected samples for paleoparasitological analysis. Beyond the excavation, we explored beautiful monasteries, experienced a vibrant ethno festival, and immersed ourselves in Serbian culture.
In the lab, we learned how to estimate age and s*x, identify markers of occupational stress, distinguish human from animal bones, recognize skeletal pathologies, analyze cremated remains, and understand the stories that bones can tell about past lives.
And perhaps the most heartwarming discovery of all... we rescued and found a forever home for a stray dog. 🖤🐶

01/08/2026

🚨 Our FREE Basic Course in Bioarchaeology is BACK! 🦴🎉

Have you always wanted to learn how human skeletons reveal stories about the past? Whether you’re a complete beginner, a student, or simply fascinated by bioarchaeology, this course is the perfect place to start.

100% FREE | 100% Online

📅 Course dates: September 1 – October 1, 2026

During one month, you’ll explore:
🦴 Introduction to Bioarchaeology
🦴 Human Skeletal Anatomy
🦴 Bone Identification
🦴 Osteometry
🦴 S*x & Age Estimation
🦴 Introduction to Paleopathology
…and much more!

🎓 Successfully complete the course and final assessment to receive your official AITA Certificate. Plus, you’ll unlock a lifetime 20% discount on all future AITA online courses and field schools.

📩 Enrollment is FREE and open until August 31 at 12:00 PM (CET).

👉 To join, subscribe by filling out the form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY5LPrYowwfwpYb3KOnu5IjNmvYLUIeJxrmRJulA7lOJEx9w/viewform

All course access details, updates, and announcements will be sent exclusively by email.

We can’t wait to welcome a new generation of bone lovers this September! 🦴❤️

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31/07/2026

Back in Čačak for another season, continuing the excavation of this fascinating medieval cemetery—and it didn’t disappoint. From the very first day, we uncovered beautifully preserved burials, along with a few unexpected finds (some medieval… some definitely modern!).

But our favourite discovery wasn’t archaeological at all. 🐶 A tiny puppy decided to join the excavation from day one, quickly becoming part of the team. He even attended our lectures, and before we knew it, he had stolen all of our hearts.

We named him Kosta (“kost” means “bone”🦴 in Serbian)

The best part? Kimberly, one of our participants, decided to adopt him and give him a forever home in the UK.

Before Kosta can travel, he must complete a rabies titre test and a three-month waiting period in Serbia. When we found him, he was covered in ticks, had a lung infection, wasn’t vaccinated, and needed veterinary care. He now also needs a safe place to stay until he’s ready to travel.

If you’ve been following AITA, you know we have a soft spot for stray dogs. ❤️ If you’d like to help Costa on his journey home, any donation—big or small—will go directly towards his veterinary care and temporary accommodation. 🙏

Thank you for helping our newest archaeo-dog get the happy ending he deserves. 🐾

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