Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Saturday Sampler Tour | The Archaeology of Birth and Childhood (June 23, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/51767 51767-12220052@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, June 23, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Until relatively recently in human history, pregnancy, birth, and early childhood were dangerous times for women and children. On this tour, we will explore artifacts related to the protection of woman and children like amulets of Tawaret (the ferocious Egyptian hippo deity who protected pregnant mothers) or the bronze bulla worn by Roman children. Archaeology can also give us insight into the lives of children through their toys, games, and schoolwork.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Fri, 06 Apr 2018 18:37:56 -0400 2018-06-23T14:00:00-04:00 2018-06-23T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other The Archaeology of Birth and Childhood
Saturday Sampler Tour | Glass Arts (June 30, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/51768 51768-12220053@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, June 30, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Crystal clear, blue, purple, yellow, or multicolored - glass was a precious and beautiful commodity in the ancient world. On this tour, learn more about the Kelsey Museum's extensive ancient glass collection. Artifacts such as glass decanters and glasses, lamps, bracelets, beads, perfume bottles, weights, and decorative panels show the many ways artisans of the past used this material. A number of the glass artifacts were excavated by University of Michigan archaeologists which gives us an insight into how these beautiful artifacts were used in the past.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Fri, 06 Apr 2018 18:42:01 -0400 2018-06-30T14:00:00-04:00 2018-06-30T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Glass Arts
Closed on July 4 (July 4, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52811 52811-13081676@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Kelsey Museum will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Regular hours to resume on Thursday, July 5.

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Other Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:44:29 -0400 2018-07-04T09:00:00-04:00 2018-07-04T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Fourth of July
Saturday Sampler Tour | Coins (July 7, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52637 52637-12912563@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, July 7, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Whether made of humble bronze or shining gold, ancient coins are an important tool in the archaeologist's and art historian's quest for understanding the past. On this tour, we take a look at some famous coin types including Athenian owl tetradrachms, famous figures on coins including Cleopatra VII, coin hoards, and the ritual use of coins.

Enhanced photographs of coins on the tour and magnifying glasses will be available to examine the details of the coins more closely.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:00:46 -0400 2018-07-07T14:00:00-04:00 2018-07-07T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Owl coin
Saturday Sampler Tour | Around the Table (July 14, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52638 52638-12912564@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, July 14, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Whether it was an elaborate Greek symposium or a small family dinner in Pompeii, people had to eat! On this tour, learn more about what all of those unusually shaped Greek dishes and cups were used for and what was for dinner in Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Leave the museum with some ancient recipes to try when you get home!

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:04:26 -0400 2018-07-14T14:00:00-04:00 2018-07-14T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Fish plate
Saturday Sampler Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey Museum (July 21, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52639 52639-12912565@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, July 21, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

In town for the Ann Arbor Art Fair? Take a break from the heat and join us for an air-conditioned tour of the highlights of the Kelsey Museum! You’ll see a re-created Roman dining room from the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, the beautifully painted mummy coffin of Djehutymose, 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets, and many elegant decorated Greek vases.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:07:24 -0400 2018-07-21T14:00:00-04:00 2018-07-21T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Villa of the Mysteries
Rescheduled: Saturday Sampler Tour | Excavations at Karanis, Egypt: 1924–1935 (July 28, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52640 52640-12912566@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, July 28, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Our sincere apologies, but the Kelsey Museum will be closed this afternoon, Saturday, July 28th. We apologize for the late notice! This tour will be rescheduled for Fall 2018.

Almost half of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology's collection comes from the University of Michigan excavations at Karanis, Egypt. On this tour, we take a closer look at the wide range of artifacts discovered at Karanis, including everything from ancient sandals, doors, and windows to beautiful glass and children's toys. See Karanis as the excavators did through a selection of archival photographs taken at the time that many of the artifacts on display were discovered.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 28 Jul 2018 11:27:27 -0400 2018-07-28T14:00:00-04:00 2018-07-28T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Excavations at Karanis
Saturday Sampler Tour | "Ugly" Objects (August 4, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52641 52641-12912567@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, August 4, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Are you a fan of the "Ugly Object of the Month" series on the Kelsey Museum blog? Do you have a favorite ugly-but-cute object in the collection? Join us for a light-hearted look at some objects that are just a bit unfortunate. Not every object can be an Attic black-figure vase, after all!

As a side note: Regardless of the subjective "beauty" or "ugliness" of an object, it is our privilege to care for and advocate for all objects equally!

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:23:29 -0400 2018-08-04T14:00:00-04:00 2018-08-04T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Ugly object
Sunday Drop-In Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey Museum (August 5, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/45593 45593-13364440@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, August 5, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Have you always wanted to learn more about Roman frescoes? Or maybe our cat mummy fascinates you? On this docent-led tour, you will be introduced to some highlights of the museum's Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Near Eastern collections.

Drop-In Tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 04 Aug 2018 11:27:18 -0400 2018-08-05T14:00:00-04:00 2018-08-05T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Museum entrance
Saturday Sampler Tour | Greek Mythology in Art and Artifact (August 11, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52642 52642-12912568@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, August 11, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Once you start to look closely, you’ll be amazed at how many Kelsey artifacts are decorated with heroes, gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures. On this tour, we explore a selection of artifacts painted with mythological scenes such as Hercules fighting the Amazons, a centaur wielding a whole tree in battle, and dancing satyrs.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:26:42 -0400 2018-08-11T14:00:00-04:00 2018-08-11T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Vase
Sunday Drop-In Tour | Daily Life in Karanis, Egypt (August 12, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/53418 53418-13366559@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, August 12, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Francis Kelsey's commitment to learning and teaching about daily life in the ancient world inspired his interest in excavations at the site of Karanis, Egypt. On this guided tour, take a closer look at artifacts that might not be considered out of place in your own home like sandals, cooking pots, doors, pens, and children's toys.

Drop-In Tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 04 Aug 2018 13:24:13 -0400 2018-08-12T14:00:00-04:00 2018-08-12T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Objects from Karanis
Saturday Sampler Tour | Sculpture Speaks (August 18, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52643 52643-12912569@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, August 18, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

When you think of Greek or Roman art, do you imagine beautiful sculpture? Have you always wondered what happened to the noses on ancient sculptures? What about that rumor that sculpture was painted? On this tour, we answer these common questions and explore a variety of Greek and Roman sculptures on display in our permanent galleries. You may be surprised at the variety of materials, subject matters, and styles in the collection!

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:30:00 -0400 2018-08-18T14:00:00-04:00 2018-08-18T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Sculpture speaks
Sunday Drop-In Tour | Ancient Near East (August 19, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52966 52966-13159596@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, August 19, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

On this guided tour of the Ancient Near East collection, discover 4,000 years of history from the cradle of civilization. Take a closer look at precisely carved cylinder seals, cuneiform tablets, and incantation bowls. One special artifact highlight is a letter from King Hammurabi, pictured.

Sunday Drop-In Tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

Image courtesy CDLI: https://cdli.ucla.edu/search/archival_view.php?ObjectID=P235206

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Other Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:07:08 -0400 2018-08-19T14:00:00-04:00 2018-08-19T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Cuneiform tablet
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (August 24, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520784@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, August 24, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-08-24T09:00:00-04:00 2018-08-24T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (August 25, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520785@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, August 25, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-08-25T13:00:00-04:00 2018-08-25T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Read and Look: "In Egyptian Times" (August 25, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52644 52644-12912570@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, August 25, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Egyptian exhibits at the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud "In Egyptian Times," by Kate Davies and Alfredo Belli. Then we explore the galleries to find artifacts pictured in the book, like a miniature boat, desk and pens, sandals, painted hieroglyphs, real ancient food, and Egyptian jewelry. During the tour, replica artifacts will be available for kids to touch and learn from. Take home a scavenger hunt, Egyptian hieroglyphs ID sheet, and Senet game board for further discovery! This tour is great for our younger visitors, ages 4–7. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:33:16 -0400 2018-08-25T14:00:00-04:00 2018-08-25T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other In Egyptian Times
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (August 26, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520786@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, August 26, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-08-26T13:00:00-04:00 2018-08-26T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (August 28, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520788@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-08-28T09:00:00-04:00 2018-08-28T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (August 29, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520789@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-08-29T09:00:00-04:00 2018-08-29T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (August 30, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520790@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-08-30T09:00:00-04:00 2018-08-30T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (August 31, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520791@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, August 31, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-08-31T09:00:00-04:00 2018-08-31T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 1, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520792@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 1, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-01T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-01T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey Museum (September 1, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/53615 53615-13418594@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 1, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Getting ready to begin a new semester at the University of Michigan? Take a break to explore campus and visit the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology! Highlights of our collection include a Roman dining room from the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, the mummy coffin of Djehutymose, 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets, and elegant Greek vases.

We will also take a look at our latest special exhibition, Urban Biographies. This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban renewal in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:23:22 -0400 2018-09-01T14:00:00-04:00 2018-09-01T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other A rectangular room with a bench in the center. The walls are painted with an elaborate scene of men and women from Ancient Rome. Some of the people are mythological creatures and gods like cupids (boys with wings), maenads (nude women), and satyrs (men and boys with horse ears). The god Dionysus reclines against a seated woman's legs in the center back of the room while the women, maenads, and satyrs prepare for an event.
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 2, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520793@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 2, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-02T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-02T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 4, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520795@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-04T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-04T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 5, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520796@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-05T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-05T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 6, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520797@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 6, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-06T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-06T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 7, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520798@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, September 7, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-07T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-07T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 8, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520799@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 8, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-08T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-08T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Egypt and the Egyptians (September 8, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/53616 53616-13418595@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 8, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Discover 4,500 years of ancient Egyptian history on a guided tour of the Kelsey Museum’s pre-Dynastic, Dynastic, and Graeco-Roman Egyptian artifacts. Artifact highlights include the mummy coffin of the priest Djehutymose, bright blue faience ushabtis, a delicate fringed shawl, and a cute cat mummy.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:22:53 -0400 2018-09-08T14:00:00-04:00 2018-09-08T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other This is one of the many scenes on the coffin of the ancient Egyptian priest Djehutymose. In this scene, the jackal-headed god Anubis stands at the foot of a bed with his arms outstretched. The coffin of Djehutymose lies on the bed while overhead a ba bird flies holding the heart of Djehutymose.
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 9, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520800@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 9, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-09T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-09T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Curator Tour | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 9, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52178 52178-12520921@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 9, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

On Sunday, September 9, 2018, curator Christopher Ratté will offer a tour of the special exhibition, "Urban Biographies". Dr. Ratté is a professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Michigan and Director of the Notion Archaeological Survey, one the field projects highlighted in "Urban Biographies."

Curator tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Other Thu, 23 Aug 2018 23:20:53 -0400 2018-09-09T14:00:00-04:00 2018-09-09T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Christopher Ratté
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 11, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520802@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-11T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-11T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 12, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520803@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-12T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-12T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 13, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520804@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 13, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-13T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-13T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 14, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520805@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, September 14, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-14T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-14T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 15, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520806@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 15, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-15T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-15T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Pompeii and the Bay of Naples (September 15, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/53617 53617-13418596@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 15, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

In 79 CE, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii and its neighbors around the Bay of Naples in layers of ash and pumice. On this guided tour, see luxurious artifacts like jewelry and frescoes alongside an ancient bronze key and agricultural tools. Learn about the latest discoveries from excavations in Region 5 of Pompeii and see similar artifacts in the Kelsey Museum’s collection.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:22:20 -0400 2018-09-15T14:00:00-04:00 2018-09-15T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other A fragment of a fresco (a type of wall painting) found in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Delicately painted, this painting shows a design called egg and dart. Oval egg shapes are interspered with vertical lines and painted to give the painting a sense of depth even though it is flat. Brightly colored bands decorate the fragment, which is about the size of an adult's hand, above and below the egg and dart pattern.
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 16, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520807@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 16, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-16T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-16T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
First General Meeting of the Year!!! (September 17, 2018 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54438 54438-13585278@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 17, 2018 5:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Maize Pages Student Organizations

Come and get to know your fellow archaeologists! There will be new officers elected! There may be pizza! There will be friendship!  

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Other Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:00:27 -0400 2018-09-17T17:00:00-04:00 2018-09-17T18:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Maize Pages Student Organizations Other Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 18, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520809@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-18T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-18T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 19, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520810@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-19T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-19T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 20, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520811@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 20, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-20T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-20T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
FAST Lecture (September 20, 2018 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54872 54872-13647538@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 20, 2018 6:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

- Nadhira Hill, "Searching for Standardization in Classical Athens"
- Andrew Cabaniss, "Sauces or Sacrifices: Small Cooking Pots from Athens and Olynthos, Greece"
- Arianna Zapelloni Pavia, "Interpreting Votive Offerings in Umbria from the 6th to the 1st c. BCE"

Presented by Field Archaeology Series on Thursday; sponsored by the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, the Department of Classical Studies, and the Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art and Archaeology.

Reception at Kelsey Museum 5:30PM, lecture to follow at 6:00PM.

FAST lectures are free and open to the public.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this lecture, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) as soon as possible. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:36:25 -0400 2018-09-20T18:00:00-04:00 2018-09-20T19:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lecture / Discussion FAST lecture
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 21, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520812@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, September 21, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-21T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-21T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 22, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520813@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 22, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-22T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-22T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Archaeology (September 22, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/53618 53618-13418597@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 22, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

When you visit the Kelsey Museum, do you find yourself wondering how the artifacts on display were excavated? What techniques were used in the 1920s versus today? What can an artifact really tell us about the life of someone who lived thousands of years ago and very far away? On this tour, we’ll answer these questions by looking closely at artifacts from the ancient Near East, Greece, Egypt, and Rome. Plus, you don’t want to miss the drone and earth resistance meter on display in Urban Biographies — two pieces of cutting-edge technology used by University of Michigan archaeologists in the field.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:21:35 -0400 2018-09-22T14:00:00-04:00 2018-09-22T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other This image is a combination of two photographs. The top photograph was taken in the earlier 20th century and is black and white. It shows a cone-shaped piece of green glass with dark blue dashes decorating the glass about an inch from the rim. At the bottom of the cone, one can barely make out a few dice crammed in the bottom with some dirt. This is a photograph showing the cone as it was found- with the bone dice inside. The bottom photograph is a modern color photograph of the cone with the dice now spread out outside of the coin.
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 23, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520814@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 23, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-23T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-23T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 25, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520816@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-25T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-25T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 26, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520817@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-26T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-26T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 27, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520818@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 27, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-27T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-27T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 28, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520819@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, September 28, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-28T09:00:00-04:00 2018-09-28T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 29, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520820@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 29, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-29T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-29T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Newberry Hall and the Tiffany Window (September 29, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52967 52967-13159597@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 29, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

"I've always wondered what was in this building" is a common refrain from visitors to the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. Completed in 1891, Newberry Hall is one of the oldest buildings on the University of Michigan campus. Join us on a guided walk through this Richardsonian Romanesque building and learn about its architecture and fascinating history.

The highlight of the tour is an up-close view of the glorious Tiffany stained-glass window in the Kelsey Museum library. Julia Truettner, U-M preservationist and building historian, describes the window as follows:

"The Fox memorial window utilizes many kinds of glass, including roundels and chunks or nuggets, as well as plated layers, to produce a range of colors from rich claret and deep sapphire to greens, golds, and lighter shades of pinks, yellows, and blues. The abstract design incorporates not only geometric forms but also floral and vegetable motifs, such as the green pods around the perimeter and the petal-like forms at the bottom, which embrace the panels naming the honorees. These forms, plus the medallion at the top with its floral images surrounded by roundels, hint at Tiffany's coming mastery of landscape, figural, and ecclesiastical designs."

Space on the tour is limited to 30 participants. Please register by emailing mullersm@umich.edu.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:14:02 -0400 2018-09-29T14:00:00-04:00 2018-09-29T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Tiffany window
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (September 30, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520821@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 30, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-09-30T13:00:00-04:00 2018-09-30T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 2, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520823@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-02T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-02T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 3, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520824@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-03T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-03T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 4, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520825@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-04T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-04T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
AIA Lecture | Bones and Borscht: How Neolithic Human Remains from Ukraine Are Enabling the Reconstruction of European Population History and Our Understanding of Ancient Warfare (October 4, 2018 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52046 52046-12382004@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 4, 2018 5:30pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Recent developments in ancient DNA research have allowed archaeologists to reconstruct human migrations in ways that are reshaping our understanding of the past. One of the most remarkable aspects of this new research has been the recognition of two large-scale migrations in European prehistory. The first included the migration of Neolithic farmers into Europe from the Near East, while the second involved the movement of nomadic pastoralists out of the Pontic-Caspian steppe at the close of the Neolithic and beginning of the early Bronze Age. Many archaeologists and paleogeneticists have gone so far as to suggest this massive movement of people from the steppe was the mechanism that spread Indo-European languages and established modern European genetic signatures. However, these events remain imperfectly understood. For example, to what extent did expanding Neolithic farmers interbreed with existing Mesolithic hunter-gatherers? How did Neolithic farmers who neighbored the steppe populations interact with this important group? Is there any evidence for intergroup conflict associated with these massive population movements? These questions have been the focus of our research at Verteba Cave, Ukraine, one of the only known mortuary sites associated with the farmers of the Late Neolithic that bordered the steppe. The skeletal and genetic data we have collected from Verteba Cave are beginning to shed additional light on these extremely consequential time periods in European population history.

Sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America. This event is free and open to the public.

Lecture at Kelsey Museum 5:30 PM, reception to follow.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:31:26 -0400 2018-10-04T17:30:00-04:00 2018-10-04T18:30:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lecture / Discussion AIA lecture
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 5, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520826@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 5, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-05T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-05T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 6, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520827@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 6, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-06T13:00:00-04:00 2018-10-06T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Read and Look: "G is for Gladiator" (October 6, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54232 54232-13546020@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 6, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

“A is for Archaeologist. Archaeologists uncover clues
to life in Ancient Rome,
revealing buried treasures:
frescos, rings, a vase, and a comb.”

Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Roman exhibits at the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud some highlights from "G is for Gladiator," written by Debbie and Michael Shoulders and illustrated by Victor Juhasz. Then we explore the galleries to find artifacts pictured in the book like brightly colored frescoes, mosaics, jewelry, coins, and toys. During the tour, replica artifacts will be available for kids to touch and learn from. Take home a scavenger hunt and a merels game board for further discovery! This tour is great for our younger visitors, ages 4–8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:30:23 -0500 2018-10-06T14:00:00-04:00 2018-10-06T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other G is for Gladiator
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 7, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520828@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, October 7, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-07T13:00:00-04:00 2018-10-07T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 9, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520830@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-09T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-09T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 10, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520831@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-10T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-10T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 11, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520832@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-11T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-11T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
FAST Lecture | Introducing the Sinis Archaeological Project: Colonial Interaction and Resource Exploitation in West-Central Sardinia (October 11, 2018 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/56018 56018-13816557@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 11, 2018 6:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Presented by Field Archaeology Series on Thursday; sponsored by the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, the Department of Classical Studies, and the Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art and Archaeology.

Reception at Kelsey Museum 5:30PM, lecture to follow at 6:00PM.

FAST lectures are free and open to the public.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this lecture, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) as soon as possible. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 25 Sep 2018 22:46:56 -0400 2018-10-11T18:00:00-04:00 2018-10-11T19:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lecture / Discussion FAST lecture
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 12, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520833@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 12, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-12T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-12T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 13, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520834@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 13, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-13T13:00:00-04:00 2018-10-13T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Special Exhibition Tour | Urban Biographies (October 13, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54233 54233-13546021@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 13, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban renewal in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Join us for a guided tour of this special exhibition, on view only until January 6, 2019.
Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies/

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:31:42 -0400 2018-10-13T14:00:00-04:00 2018-10-13T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Urban Biographies
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 14, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520835@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, October 14, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-14T13:00:00-04:00 2018-10-14T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 16, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520837@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-16T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-16T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 17, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520838@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-17T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-17T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 18, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520839@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 18, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-18T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-18T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 19, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520840@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 19, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-19T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-19T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 20, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520841@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 20, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-20T13:00:00-04:00 2018-10-20T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Law & Order in the Ancient World (October 20, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54234 54234-13546022@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 20, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

"In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories."

For over 20 years we've heard those words introducing the popular "Law & Order" series on television. Do those words pertain to the ancient world? Were there written laws and organized court systems in ancient Rome and Egypt? Come to the Kelsey on Saturday, October 20th, to learn the answers to these and other questions. The stories will not be fictional and a few WILL depict an actual person or event.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:36:00 -0400 2018-10-20T14:00:00-04:00 2018-10-20T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Law and Order tour
Family Day | Ancient Cities (October 21, 2018 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/55701 55701-13770557@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, October 21, 2018 11:30am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Explore . . .
The ways archaeologists use technology (and try out our 3D scanner!)

Discover . . .
How ancient weavers created colorful woven fabrics

Create . . .
Your own Greek theater mask and design a pebble-style mosaic

The Kelsey Museum and the Family Day event are free and open to the public. Engaging, hands-on activities take place in Newberry Hall. Kid-friendly tours of the special exhibition "Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern" will take place at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 PM.

For more information, please call 734-647-4167 or visit: https://lsa.umich.edu/kelsey
Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Other Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:25:18 -0400 2018-10-21T11:30:00-04:00 2018-10-21T15:30:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Family Day, October 2018
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 21, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520842@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, October 21, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-21T13:00:00-04:00 2018-10-21T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 23, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520844@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-23T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-23T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 24, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520845@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-24T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-24T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 25, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520846@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 25, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-25T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-25T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 26, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520847@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 26, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-26T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-26T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 27, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520848@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 27, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-27T13:00:00-04:00 2018-10-27T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Haunted History (October 27, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54235 54235-13546023@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 27, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

“Long ago, in a valley far, far away, a boy named Djehutymose found an ancient tomb, neglected and forlorn, in the great desert. Inside the tomb was a lonely mummy, who had been waiting for someone to remember him....” All ancient cultures celebrated festivals of the dead. Come visit the Kelsey Museum for a special tour about burials, haunted places, and why we should never forget the dead.

This is a kid-friendly tour! Come in costume to receive a prize!

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:40:14 -0400 2018-10-27T14:00:00-04:00 2018-10-27T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Haunted History tour
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 28, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520849@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, October 28, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-28T13:00:00-04:00 2018-10-28T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 30, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520851@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-30T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-30T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (October 31, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520852@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-10-31T09:00:00-04:00 2018-10-31T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 1, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520853@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 1, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-01T09:00:00-04:00 2018-11-01T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
FAST Lecture | Regional Archaeology in the Peja and Istog Districts of Kosova (RAPID-K): Results of the Inaugural 2018 Field Season (November 1, 2018 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/56398 56398-13896793@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lectures

Presented by Field Archaeology Series on Thursday; sponsored by the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, the Department of Classical Studies, and the Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art and Archaeology.

Reception at Kelsey Museum 5:30PM, lecture to follow at 6:00PM.

FAST lectures are free and open to the public.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this lecture, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) as soon as possible. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:00:01 -0400 2018-11-01T18:00:00-04:00 2018-11-01T19:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lectures Lecture / Discussion Archaeologist Michael Galaty at work
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 2, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520854@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 2, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-02T09:00:00-04:00 2018-11-02T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 3, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520855@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 3, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-03T13:00:00-04:00 2018-11-03T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Cancelled- Saturday Sampler Tour | Read and Look: "The Museum" (November 3, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54236 54236-13548201@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 3, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Our apologies for the late notice- this Read and Look program is cancelled. The museum will offer it again in 2019!

“When I see a work of art, something happens in my heart.” Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud The Museum, by Susan Verde. Then we explore the galleries to find art and artifacts that make us want to sing, to feel, to dance, to think, to create, and to connect with the people of the past. Take home a booklet of activities and coloring pages for further discovery! This tour is great for our younger visitors, ages 4–8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 03 Nov 2018 08:50:24 -0400 2018-11-03T14:00:00-04:00 2018-11-03T15:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other "The Museum" tour
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 4, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520856@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, November 4, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-04T13:00:00-05:00 2018-11-04T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 6, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520858@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-06T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-06T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
AIA Lecture | Maternity in Antiquity (November 6, 2018 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/56910 56910-14023820@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 5:30pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America (Alan Boegehold Lecture). This event is free and open to the public.

Lecture at Kelsey Museum 5:30 PM, reception to follow.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:13:31 -0400 2018-11-06T17:30:00-05:00 2018-11-06T18:30:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lecture / Discussion AIA lecture
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 7, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520859@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-07T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-07T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 8, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520860@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-08T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-08T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 9, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520861@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 9, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-09T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-09T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 10, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520862@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 10, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-10T13:00:00-05:00 2018-11-10T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Our Favorite Things (November 10, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54237 54237-13548202@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 10, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

As docents, we spend a lot of time in the museum looking at artifacts. And, naturally, we end up with some personal favorites! On this tour, visit with some of our favorite things including a beautiful marble statuette of a young girl referencing Artemis, Greek goddess of the hunt, and a lamp with a scene from the fall of Troy depicting Aeneas, the Trojan hero. Come discover your favorite Kelsey artifact!

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:08:49 -0400 2018-11-10T14:00:00-05:00 2018-11-10T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Statuette of a young girl
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 11, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520863@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, November 11, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-11T13:00:00-05:00 2018-11-11T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 13, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520865@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-13T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-13T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 14, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520866@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-14T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-14T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 15, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520867@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-15T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-15T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
MAS Lecture | Projectile Points From the US Southwest: Who Learns from Whom, and Why Does It Matter? (November 15, 2018 7:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/57519 57519-14209020@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 15, 2018 7:30pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lectures

Archaeological evidence suggests conflict among groups living in southeastern New Mexico ca. AD 1300, perhaps as a result of competition over dwindling bison populations. Projectile points from sites in the region are highly standardized during this time, which might reflect a heightened sense of group membership—"we are US, they are THEM"—in the face of social tensions. In this talk, I explore this hypothesis and some alternatives, and also, more generally, how who we learn skills from might affect technological change through time.

About the Speaker: Raven Garvey studies the influences of ecological, demographic, and social factors on prehistoric hunter-gatherers’ behaviors and broader cultural change through time. Her current field projects in Patagonia use simple economic models incorporating these factors to generate predictions of hunter-gatherer settlement and resource use at different times in the past. Her current lab-based projects are designed to test and develop models of cultural transmission and technological evolution, and to refine Patagonian chronologies using obsidian hydration.

This lecture is sponsored by the Michigan Archaeological Society.
To learn more about the MAS, please visit http://www.miarch.org/

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this lecture, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:41:42 -0500 2018-11-15T19:30:00-05:00 2018-11-15T21:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lectures Lecture / Discussion MAS logo
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 16, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520868@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 16, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-16T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-16T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 17, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520869@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 17, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-17T13:00:00-05:00 2018-11-17T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Animals in the Kelsey Museum (November 17, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54238 54238-13548203@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 17, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Animals abound in the art and artifacts of the ancient Near East, Greece, Egypt, and Rome. On this guided tour, learn more about different aspects of animals in antiquity. We'll take a look at animal-themed artifacts in the Kelsey and ask: Was that animal food? A laborer? A pet? A sacrificial victim? We'll also discuss what kinds of animals were symbols of power and strength, and the meanings different animals had in the ancient world.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:13:06 -0400 2018-11-17T14:00:00-05:00 2018-11-17T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Horse fresco
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 18, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520870@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, November 18, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-18T13:00:00-05:00 2018-11-18T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 20, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520872@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-20T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-20T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 21, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520873@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-21T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-21T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 24, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520876@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 24, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-24T13:00:00-05:00 2018-11-24T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey Museum (November 24, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54239 54239-13548204@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 24, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Have you always wanted to learn more about Roman frescoes? Or maybe our cat mummy fascinates you. On this docent-led tour, you will be introduced to some highlights of the Kelsey's Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Near Eastern collections.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:15:40 -0400 2018-11-24T14:00:00-05:00 2018-11-24T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Villa of the Mysteries
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 25, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520877@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, November 25, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-25T13:00:00-05:00 2018-11-25T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 27, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520879@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-27T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-27T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 28, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520880@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-28T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-28T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 29, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520881@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 29, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-29T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-29T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (November 30, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520882@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 30, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-11-30T09:00:00-05:00 2018-11-30T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 1, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520883@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 1, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-01T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-01T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Curator Tour | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 1, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54874 54874-13647542@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 1, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Kathy Velikov, co-curator and faculty in the Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, will lead this tour of the special exhibition, "Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern." She will also be bringing artifacts found during excavation of soil block at Oakland Avenue Urban Farm.

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban renewal in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

The tour is free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:47:23 -0400 2018-12-01T14:00:00-05:00 2018-12-01T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Detroit artifacts
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 2, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520884@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 2, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-02T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-02T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Sunday Drop-In Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey Museum (December 2, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/57551 57551-14211246@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 2, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Have you always wanted to learn more about Roman frescoes? Or maybe our cat mummy fascinates you? On this docent-led tour, you will be introduced to some highlights of the museum's Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Near Eastern collections.

Drop-In Tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:56:38 -0500 2018-12-02T14:00:00-05:00 2018-12-02T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Kesley Museum
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 4, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520886@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-04T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-04T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
FAST Lecture | Investigating Color: Technical Research Methods for Locating and Identifying Pigments on Ancient Artifacts (December 4, 2018 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/57780 57780-14306139@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 5:30pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

This lecture is a joint presentation of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology and Field Archaeology Series on Thursday.

Reception at the Kelsey Museum at 5:30 p.m., lecture to follow at 6:00 p.m.

FAST lectures are free and open to the public.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this lecture, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:06:12 -0500 2018-12-04T17:30:00-05:00 2018-12-04T19:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lecture / Discussion FAST poster
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 5, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520887@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-05T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-05T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 6, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520888@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-06T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-06T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 7, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520889@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 7, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-07T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-07T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 8, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520890@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 8, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-08T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-08T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Read and Look: "Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile" (December 8, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54240 54240-13548207@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 8, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Egyptian exhibits at the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud "Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile," by Tomie dePaola. In this fun book, Bill the crocodile and his trusty toothbrush Pete take on a thief while on a field trip to the Cairo Museum. After we read the book, we’ll take a look at our own mummy, mummy coffin, and other Egyptian artifacts. Take home a scavenger hunt, Egyptian hieroglyphs ID sheet, and Senet game board for further discovery! This tour is great for our younger visitors, ages 4–8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:23:28 -0400 2018-12-08T14:00:00-05:00 2018-12-08T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 9, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520891@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 9, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-09T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-09T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 11, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520893@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-11T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-11T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 12, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520894@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-12T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-12T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 13, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520895@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 13, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-13T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-13T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 14, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520896@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 14, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-14T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-14T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 15, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520897@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 15, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-15T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-15T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Fakes, Forgeries, and Really Good Replicas (December 15, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54241 54241-13548208@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 15, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

One of the most common questions we get at the Kelsey Museum is, “Are all the objects in the museum real?” The answer to this question is more complicated than you might think! On this guided tour, we’ll take a look at ancient forgeries, modern casts and replicas, and some clever fakes.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:26:10 -0400 2018-12-15T14:00:00-05:00 2018-12-15T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other “Baboon” mummy
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 16, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520898@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 16, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-16T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-16T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Sunday Drop-In Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey Museum (December 16, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/57551 57551-14211247@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 16, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Have you always wanted to learn more about Roman frescoes? Or maybe our cat mummy fascinates you? On this docent-led tour, you will be introduced to some highlights of the museum's Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Near Eastern collections.

Drop-In Tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:56:38 -0500 2018-12-16T14:00:00-05:00 2018-12-16T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Kesley Museum
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 18, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520900@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-18T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-18T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 19, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520901@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-19T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-19T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 20, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520902@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 20, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-20T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-20T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 21, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520903@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 21, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-21T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-21T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 22, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520904@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 22, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-22T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-22T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | How-To Hieroglyph (December 22, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54242 54242-13548209@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 22, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Have you always wondered how we learned to read hieroglyphs after they had been long forgotten? What do the hieroglyphs in the Kelsey Museum actually say, and who could actually read and write in ancient Egypt? On this tour, we’ll take a closer look at this beautiful Egyptian writing system as it appears on artifacts in the Kelsey Museum including Djehutymose’s coffin, the spells on scarabs, and the false door of Qar, also known as Pepy-Nefer. Take home an activity book to practice writing like an Egyptian!

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:42:38 -0400 2018-12-22T14:00:00-05:00 2018-12-22T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other How-To Hieroglyph tour
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 23, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520905@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 23, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-23T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-23T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 26, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520908@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-26T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-26T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 27, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520909@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 27, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-27T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-27T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 28, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520910@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 28, 2018 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-28T09:00:00-05:00 2018-12-28T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 29, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520911@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 29, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-29T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-29T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey Museum (December 29, 2018 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/54239 54239-13548210@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 29, 2018 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Have you always wanted to learn more about Roman frescoes? Or maybe our cat mummy fascinates you. On this docent-led tour, you will be introduced to some highlights of the Kelsey's Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Near Eastern collections.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:15:40 -0400 2018-12-29T14:00:00-05:00 2018-12-29T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Villa of the Mysteries
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (December 30, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520912@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 30, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2018-12-30T13:00:00-05:00 2018-12-30T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (January 2, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520915@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2019-01-02T09:00:00-05:00 2019-01-02T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (January 3, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520916@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2019-01-03T09:00:00-05:00 2019-01-03T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (January 4, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520917@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, January 4, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2019-01-04T09:00:00-05:00 2019-01-04T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (January 5, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520918@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 5, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2019-01-05T13:00:00-05:00 2019-01-05T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey Museum (January 5, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/58844 58844-14567880@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 5, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Getting ready to begin a new semester at the University of Michigan? Take a break to explore campus and visit the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology! Highlights of our collection include a replica Roman dining room from the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii, the mummy coffin of the priest Djehutymose, 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets, and elegant Greek vases.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:52:53 -0500 2019-01-05T14:00:00-05:00 2019-01-05T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Greek vase
Exhibition | Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern (January 6, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52176 52176-12520919@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, January 6, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Human beings are political animals, said the Greek philosopher Aristotle: animals that live in the “polis,” the Greek word for city. Over two thousand years later, we are still political animals, and the study of ancient cities is of abiding interest, for our perceptions of the urban centers of the past continue to exert a powerful hold on modern culture.

This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban rebuilding in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?

Lead Curator: Christopher Ratté
Co-Curators: Lisa Nevett, Nicola Terrenato, and Kathy Velikov

Visit the exhibition website: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/urban-biographies

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Exhibition Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:14:19 -0400 2019-01-06T13:00:00-05:00 2019-01-06T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition Urban Biographies, Ancient and Modern
Saturday Sampler Tour | Back to School! (January 12, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/58846 58846-14567881@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 12, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

On this guided tour, learn more about learning in the ancient Near East, Greece, Rome, and Egypt. Be surprised by the many ways school is the same 2,000 years or more later, and the ways education has changed.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:57:41 -0500 2019-01-12T14:00:00-05:00 2019-01-12T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other ancient scribal kit
MAS Lecture | Looking at the Late Woodland and Early Mississippian in the Lower Chattahoochee River Valley: The Averett Culture (January 17, 2019 7:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/58922 58922-14578309@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 17, 2019 7:30pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

In this talk, Kimberly Swisher discusses some of the current work she has been doing with material from the Averett Site, the type site for the Averett Culture. This was a local population with a primarily hunting and gathering economy that lived in the Lower Chattahoochee River Valley in southwest Georgia from roughly AD 900 to AD 1300. After AD 1300, immigrant Mississippian populations intensified their habitation in the region, impacting the Averett existence. In her talk, Ms. Swisher also discuss her future plans and her dissertation research, which focuses on the social and cultural practices of these small-scale local populations and how they acted, re-acted, and interacted with the Mississippian immigrants, including how these local populations were affected socially and culturally. 

This lecture is sponsored by the Michigan Archaeological Society.
To learn more about the MAS, please visit http://www.miarch.org/

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:22:36 -0500 2019-01-17T19:30:00-05:00 2019-01-17T21:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other MAS logo
Saturday Sampler Tour | Unravel the Kelsey Museum (January 19, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/58847 58847-14567883@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 19, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The 2019 U-M Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium theme is “Unravel.” On this guided tour, we will unravel complexities and inequalities of ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern societies through artifacts on display. We will also address the modern ways museums have engaged with and perpetuated inequality through both scholarly assumptions and problematic collecting practices. We look forward to discussing with you how the museum can improve on past practices and better engage with our community inside and outside the university.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:03:18 -0500 2019-01-19T14:00:00-05:00 2019-01-19T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Latin inscriptioin
FAST Lecture | Mass Violence in the Roman World: Fieldwork Results and Theoretical Debates (January 24, 2019 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59868 59868-14795174@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Presented by Field Archaeology Series on Thursday; sponsored by the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, the Department of Classical Studies, and the Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art and Archaeology.

Reception at the Kelsey Museum at 5:30 p.m., lecture to follow at 6:00 p.m.

FAST lectures are free and open to the public.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this lecture, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:19:04 -0500 2019-01-24T18:00:00-05:00 2019-01-24T19:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lecture / Discussion FAST poster
Saturday Sampler Tour | Read and Look: "The Museum" (January 26, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/58849 58849-14567884@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 26, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

“When I see a work of art, something happens in my heart.”

Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud "The Museum," by Susan Verde. Then we explore the galleries to find art and artifacts that make us want to sing, to feel, to dance, to think, to create, and to connect with the people of the past. Take home a booklet of activities and coloring pages for further discovery! This tour is great for our younger visitors, ages 4–8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:33:44 -0500 2019-01-26T14:00:00-05:00 2019-01-26T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other The Museum cover
Saturday Sampler Tour | Collectors and Collections of the Kelsey Museum (February 2, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/58850 58850-14567886@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 2, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology cares for over 100,000 artifacts. But how did these artifacts from around the Mediterranean come to Ann Arbor? On this tour, learn about the more recent history of the artifacts on display and the collectors, buyers, donors, art dealers, and archaeologists who brought them here.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:12:05 -0500 2019-02-02T14:00:00-05:00 2019-02-02T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other FW Kelsey
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 8, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728279@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 8, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-08T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-08T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 9, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728280@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 9, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-09T13:00:00-05:00 2019-02-09T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Saturday Sampler Tour | Pompeii and the Bay of Naples (February 9, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/58852 58852-14567888@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 9, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii and its neighbors around the Bay of Naples in layers of ash and pumice. On this guided tour, see luxurious artifacts like jewelry and frescoes alongside an ancient bronze key and agricultural tools. Learn about the latest discoveries from excavations in Region 5 of Pompeii and see similar artifacts in the Kelsey Museum’s collection.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:16:08 -0500 2019-02-09T14:00:00-05:00 2019-02-09T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Pompeii fresco
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 10, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728281@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 10, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-10T13:00:00-05:00 2019-02-10T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Curator Tour | Ancient Color (February 10, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59355 59355-14734858@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 10, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Join exhibition curator Cathy Person on a tour through the Kelsey Museum special exhibition "Ancient Color." She'll discuss how ancient Romans acquired, made, and used pigments and dyes, and how modern science is helping us learn about and understand the ancient world of color.

Dr. Person is the educational and academic outreach coordinator for the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology and a Roman archaeologist.

Curator tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

Visit the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Other Fri, 01 Feb 2019 12:23:00 -0500 2019-02-10T14:00:00-05:00 2019-02-10T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Roman fresco
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 12, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728283@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-12T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-12T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 13, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728284@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-13T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-13T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 14, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728285@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 14, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-14T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-14T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 15, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728286@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 15, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-15T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-15T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 16, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728287@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 16, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-16T13:00:00-05:00 2019-02-16T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Saturday Sampler Tour | Artifact Exploration: All About Amphoras (February 16, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/58855 58855-14567893@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 16, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Amphoras are some of the most interesting artifacts in the Kelsey Museum, and they provoke a lot of questions! What is up with those pointy bottoms? How heavy were they when they were full? What was used to stopper the opening at the top? (But seriously — why so pointy? How does that even work?) On this short Artifact Exploration mini-tour, we’ll take a deeper look and find out what makes an amphora so special.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:20:37 -0500 2019-02-16T14:00:00-05:00 2019-02-16T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other amphoras
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 17, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728288@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 17, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-17T13:00:00-05:00 2019-02-17T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 19, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728290@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-19T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-19T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 20, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728291@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-20T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-20T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 21, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728292@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-21T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-21T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
MAS Lecture | The 2018 UMMAA Field School at Gordon Hall, Dexter, Michigan (February 21, 2019 7:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/61273 61273-15063365@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 21, 2019 7:30pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

During the fall of 2018, U-M Museum of Anthropological Archaeology faculty and undergraduate students conducted survey and excavations at Gordon Hall, the residence of Judge Samuel W. Dexter, located in Dexter, Michigan. The goals of this project were to identify the remains of architectural features and outbuildings demolished during the house’s multiple renovations. Both the northern wing of the house and the large, eight-seat privy were located during excavations. In this presentation, Martin Menz discusses the process of data recovery, results, and future directions for UMMAA fieldwork at Gordon Hall.

This lecture is sponsored by the Michigan Archaeological Society.
To learn more about the MAS, please visit http://www.miarch.org/

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this lecture, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:18:18 -0500 2019-02-21T19:30:00-05:00 2019-02-21T21:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Lecture / Discussion MAS logo
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 22, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728293@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 22, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-22T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-22T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 23, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728294@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 23, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-23T13:00:00-05:00 2019-02-23T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Saturday Sampler Tour | Read and Look: "Temple Cat" (February 23, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/58858 58858-14567896@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 23, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

“In the ancient city of Neba there stood a temple, and in the temple lived a cat. But the cat did not just live there. The cat was the lord of the temple.”

Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Egyptian exhibits at the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud "Temple Cat," by Andrew Clements. Then we explore the galleries to find artifacts pictured in the book like hieroglyphs, jewelry, clothes, and our cat mummy. During the tour, replica artifacts will be available for kids to touch and learn from. Take home a scavenger hunt of other animals in the Kelsey Museum! This tour is great for our younger visitors, ages 4–8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:25:00 -0500 2019-02-23T14:00:00-05:00 2019-02-23T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other Temple Cat cover
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 24, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728295@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, February 24, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-24T13:00:00-05:00 2019-02-24T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 26, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728297@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-26T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-26T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 27, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728298@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-27T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-27T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (February 28, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728299@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 28, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-02-28T09:00:00-05:00 2019-02-28T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 1, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728300@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 1, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-01T09:00:00-05:00 2019-03-01T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 2, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728301@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 2, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-02T13:00:00-05:00 2019-03-02T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Saturday Sampler Tour | Egypt and the Egyptians (March 2, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/61683 61683-15170130@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 2, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Discover 4,500 years of ancient Egyptian history on a guided tour of the Kelsey Museum’s Predynastic, Dynastic, and Graeco-Roman Egyptian artifacts. Artifact highlights include the mummy coffin of the priest Djehutymose, bright blue faience ushabtis, a delicate fringed shawl, and a cute cat mummy.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Other Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:37:52 -0500 2019-03-02T14:00:00-05:00 2019-03-02T15:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Other ushabtis
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 3, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728302@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, March 3, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-03T13:00:00-05:00 2019-03-03T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 5, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728304@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-05T09:00:00-05:00 2019-03-05T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 6, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728305@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-06T09:00:00-05:00 2019-03-06T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 7, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728306@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 7, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-07T09:00:00-05:00 2019-03-07T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 8, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728307@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 8, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-08T09:00:00-05:00 2019-03-08T16:00:00-05:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 9, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728308@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 9, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Saturday Sampler Tour | Greek Pottery (March 9, 2019 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/61684 61684-15170131@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 9, 2019 2:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Kelsey Museum’s collection of ancient Greek pottery spans centuries and represents many regions, styles, and shapes. On this guided tour, learn to identify the most common shapes of Greek pottery, decode the identities of the black and red figures, and follow the trade of Greek pottery throughout the Mediterranean.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

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Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 10, 2019 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728309@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, March 10, 2019 1:00pm
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-10T13:00:00-04:00 2019-03-10T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 12, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728311@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-12T09:00:00-04:00 2019-03-12T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst
Exhibition | Ancient Color (March 13, 2019 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/59301 59301-14728312@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 9:00am
Location: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Organized By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

The Roman world was a colorful place. Although we often associate the Romans with white marble statues, these statues — as well as Roman homes, clothing, and art — were vibrant with color. This exhibition examines colors in the ancient Roman world, how these colors were produced, where they were found, what the Romans thought about them, and how we study them today. We hope that visitors will think about what different colors mean to them, and how these meanings compare to the roles of colors in the ancient Roman world.

Curators: Catherine Person and Caroline Roberts

View the online exhibition: http://exhibitions.kelsey.lsa.umich.edu/ancient-color/

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Exhibition Wed, 08 May 2019 10:50:14 -0400 2019-03-13T09:00:00-04:00 2019-03-13T16:00:00-04:00 Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Exhibition color burst