Research
Dec. 20, 2024
By Stephen Lang
Sphere and Now
Stephen Lang, Lyons Keeper of Collections in the Asian Section, shows us where the Penn Museum's crystal ball ranks among the top 10 largest crystal balls in the world.
Oct. 15, 2024
By Charlotte Williams
The Paper Trails of Archaeological Labor
Throughout the 20th century, American archaeologists announced a mesmerizing series of major discoveries in Central America. Looking back at the archives, a common theme appears: The archaeologists listened to local knowledge and relied on local labor.
Sep. 27, 2024
By Jo Tiongson-Perez
The Skywatchers
From charting stars that measured time in Ancient Egypt to surveying space with digital telescopes today, Penn Museum’s Egyptologist Jennifer Wegner and The Franklin Institute’s Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts take us through a timeless continuum of reaching for the skies.
Jun. 27, 2024
By Corinne Muller
Safeguarding Culture in Conflict
As museums and monuments in Ukraine have been destroyed during war, Corinne Muller of the Penn Cultural Heritage Center reflects on recent collaborations around the world to preserve cultural heritage.
Dec. 12, 2022
By Lynn Meskell
UNESCO World Heritage at 50
PIK Professor Dr. Lynn Meskell, who among her appointments holds the position of Curator in the Asian and Near East Sections of the Penn Museum, recently organized a workshop on global cultural heritage at Perry World House. In the following, Meskell sets out the conference and its contribution.