Penn team expands cultural heritage work in Iraq, backed by new funding Taq-i Kisra is a vaulted hall near Baghdad that likely dates to the 6th century. After heavy rains in late 2020 caused part of it to collapse, the Penn team was asked to conduct an assessment on the structure. It’s one of the newest projects for the IHSP, funded by the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas. Penn team expands cultural heritage work in Iraq, backed by new funding Three big new projects—restoration of a fortification gate, repair of an important landmark, and a survey of historic nonreligious architecture—recently got underway.
To improve climate models, an international team turns to archaeological data The final classification employs an 8x8 kilometer grid scale, large from an archaeological perspective but which allows for consistency. The four maps here show the effect of grid size on data visibility. (Image: Chad Hill, published in PLOS ONE) To improve climate models, an international team turns to archaeological data The project, called LandCover6k, offers a new classification system that the researchers hope will improve predictions about the planet’s future and fill in gaps about its past.
Penn Museum announces the repatriation of the Morton Cranial Collection Image: Julianna Whalen, Penn Museum Penn Museum announces the repatriation of the Morton Cranial Collection The remains of Black Philadelphians within the Samuel G. Morton Cranial collection will be repatriated or reburied, based on a report that outlined recommendations from the Morton Collection Committee.
‘Invisible Beauty: The Art of Archaeological Science’ review: More than meets the eye Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal ‘Invisible Beauty: The Art of Archaeological Science’ review: More than meets the eye A Penn Museum exhibition featuring scientific images of ancient artifacts was reviewed. Penn Museum appoints first diversity liaison in effort to strengthen community relations Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Museum appoints first diversity liaison in effort to strengthen community relations The Penn Museum has appointed Muriel Patricia Clifford as the institution’s first diversity liaison. Clifford will lead community outreach strategies, serve on the Museum’s diversity committee, and develop public programming. Penn Museum interns explore jazz through family, protest, and creativity Music is “a kind of family love language” for Guthrie Ramsey (right) and his daughter Bridget Ramsey (left). “One of my deepest joys is that I’ve been able to pass that along,” he says. Penn Museum interns explore jazz through family, protest, and creativity Penn Museum interns delve into “The Year of Jazz” through a monthly series of events exploring family, protest, and creativity. Music Professor Guthrie Ramsey and his singer/songwriter daughter Bridget Ramsey headline the first event on Feb. 28. Penn Museum has hired its first Black director, who pivoted from physics to antiquities Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Museum has hired its first Black director, who pivoted from physics to antiquities The Museum’s new director, Christopher Woods, was interviewed about his journey to Penn and how he plans to address challenges faced by the institution. Penn Museum series highlights ‘Black History Untold: Revolution’ Sofiya Ballin is an independent journalist and the creator of the Black History Untold project. Penn Museum series highlights ‘Black History Untold: Revolution’ With “Black History Untold: Revolution,” the Penn Museum’s virtual programming offers a different perspective. Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Woods, an award-winning scholar of Near East civilizations, will begin his position on April 1, carrying on the Museum’s missions of research, teaching, and public outreach. Penn Museum names new director at 'pivotal moment' for the institution Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Museum names new director at 'pivotal moment' for the institution Christopher Woods has been named director of the Penn Museum, effective April 1. Load More
Penn Museum appoints first diversity liaison in effort to strengthen community relations Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Museum appoints first diversity liaison in effort to strengthen community relations The Penn Museum has appointed Muriel Patricia Clifford as the institution’s first diversity liaison. Clifford will lead community outreach strategies, serve on the Museum’s diversity committee, and develop public programming. Penn Museum interns explore jazz through family, protest, and creativity Music is “a kind of family love language” for Guthrie Ramsey (right) and his daughter Bridget Ramsey (left). “One of my deepest joys is that I’ve been able to pass that along,” he says. Penn Museum interns explore jazz through family, protest, and creativity Penn Museum interns delve into “The Year of Jazz” through a monthly series of events exploring family, protest, and creativity. Music Professor Guthrie Ramsey and his singer/songwriter daughter Bridget Ramsey headline the first event on Feb. 28. Penn Museum has hired its first Black director, who pivoted from physics to antiquities Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Museum has hired its first Black director, who pivoted from physics to antiquities The Museum’s new director, Christopher Woods, was interviewed about his journey to Penn and how he plans to address challenges faced by the institution. Penn Museum series highlights ‘Black History Untold: Revolution’ Sofiya Ballin is an independent journalist and the creator of the Black History Untold project. Penn Museum series highlights ‘Black History Untold: Revolution’ With “Black History Untold: Revolution,” the Penn Museum’s virtual programming offers a different perspective. Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Woods, an award-winning scholar of Near East civilizations, will begin his position on April 1, carrying on the Museum’s missions of research, teaching, and public outreach. Penn Museum names new director at 'pivotal moment' for the institution Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Museum names new director at 'pivotal moment' for the institution Christopher Woods has been named director of the Penn Museum, effective April 1. Load More
Penn Museum interns explore jazz through family, protest, and creativity Music is “a kind of family love language” for Guthrie Ramsey (right) and his daughter Bridget Ramsey (left). “One of my deepest joys is that I’ve been able to pass that along,” he says. Penn Museum interns explore jazz through family, protest, and creativity Penn Museum interns delve into “The Year of Jazz” through a monthly series of events exploring family, protest, and creativity. Music Professor Guthrie Ramsey and his singer/songwriter daughter Bridget Ramsey headline the first event on Feb. 28.
Penn Museum has hired its first Black director, who pivoted from physics to antiquities Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Museum has hired its first Black director, who pivoted from physics to antiquities The Museum’s new director, Christopher Woods, was interviewed about his journey to Penn and how he plans to address challenges faced by the institution. Penn Museum series highlights ‘Black History Untold: Revolution’ Sofiya Ballin is an independent journalist and the creator of the Black History Untold project. Penn Museum series highlights ‘Black History Untold: Revolution’ With “Black History Untold: Revolution,” the Penn Museum’s virtual programming offers a different perspective. Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Woods, an award-winning scholar of Near East civilizations, will begin his position on April 1, carrying on the Museum’s missions of research, teaching, and public outreach. Penn Museum names new director at 'pivotal moment' for the institution Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Museum names new director at 'pivotal moment' for the institution Christopher Woods has been named director of the Penn Museum, effective April 1. Load More
Penn Museum series highlights ‘Black History Untold: Revolution’ Sofiya Ballin is an independent journalist and the creator of the Black History Untold project. Penn Museum series highlights ‘Black History Untold: Revolution’ With “Black History Untold: Revolution,” the Penn Museum’s virtual programming offers a different perspective.
Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Christopher Woods appointed director of Penn Museum Woods, an award-winning scholar of Near East civilizations, will begin his position on April 1, carrying on the Museum’s missions of research, teaching, and public outreach.
Penn Museum names new director at 'pivotal moment' for the institution Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Museum names new director at 'pivotal moment' for the institution Christopher Woods has been named director of the Penn Museum, effective April 1.