Did U Know: Lamassu
Video features the Oriental Institute’s ‘Lamassu,’ a giant statue of an Assyrian protective spirit
WCIU
6,200-year-old child skeleton yields flatworm parasite
Additional coverage: study conducted in part by UChicago's Oriental Institute discovers a schistosomiasis parasite egg in grave, evidence of ancient irrigation systems spreading disease
Prehistoric schistosomiasis parasite found in the Middle East
Full text: study conducted in part by UChicago's Oriental Institute discovers a schistosomiasis parasite egg in grave, evidence of ancient irrigation systems spreading disease
The Lancet
Ancient parasite highlights humans' role in spread of disease
Study conducted in part by UChicago's Oriental Institute discovers a schistosomiasis parasite egg in grave, evidence of ancient irrigation systems spreading disease
New exhibit takes unique look at death, food and remembrance
Prof. Margaret Mitchell comments on monuments for the deceased, which control how they will be remembered
