Archaeological and Anthropological Society of Victoria facts for kids
The Archaeological and Anthropological Society of Victoria or AASV is a special group in Melbourne, Australia. It was formed in 1976 when two older societies decided to join together. These societies were the Anthropological Society of Victoria, started in 1934, and the Archaeological Society of Victoria, started in 1964. The AASV helps people learn about and explore the past, focusing on ancient objects and human cultures.
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What is the AASV?
The AASV is a society that brings together people interested in archaeology and anthropology. Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through digging up old sites and examining artifacts. Anthropology is the study of human societies, cultures, and how people live. The AASV helps people learn about these exciting subjects.
How the AASV Started
The AASV was created in 1976. It was formed by combining two earlier groups. The first was the Anthropological Society of Victoria, which began in 1934. The second was the Archaeological Society of Victoria, which started in 1964. These two groups decided to merge to create one strong society.
Important People Who Helped
The Anthropological Society of Victoria was inspired by a talented teacher named Frederic Wood Jones. In the 1930s, he gave public talks that many people enjoyed. These talks helped create interest in studying human cultures.
Later, the Archaeological Society of Victoria was formed because of lectures given by William (Bill) Culican. He was a professor from the University of Melbourne. His talks about archaeology at the Centre for Adult Education (CAE) encouraged people to start the new society.
What the AASV Does Today
The AASV continues to promote learning about archaeology and anthropology. They publish a special journal called The Artefact. This journal shares new discoveries and research with its members and others interested in the field.
The Alpha Prize
The AASV also gives out the Alpha prize. This award is for university students who give the best presentations about their advanced research. It encourages young researchers to share their exciting findings. Past winners include Jesse Martin, Jason Gibson, Stacey Gorski, Anneliese van der Ven, Natalie Langowski, Marcia Nugent, Aleksandra Michalewicz, and Caroline Spry.
