James Henry Breasted

From ancient tombs to Chicago World’s Fair, ISAC showcases photographic odyssey Marc Maillot stands in front of several hanging black-and-white prints.

From ancient tombs to Chicago World’s Fair, ISAC showcases photographic odyssey

Chief curator Marc Maillot reflects on museum's future through lens of its most recent special exhibit

OI marks 100 years of discovery in ancient Middle East Tell Edfu

OI marks 100 years of discovery in ancient Middle East

American Egyptologist: The Life of James Henry Breasted and the Creation of His Oriental Institute

American Egyptologist: The Life of James Henry Breasted and the Creation of His Oriental Institute


Times Higher Education

Scholar, former UChicago staff member Jeffrey Abt completes book on O.I. founder

Scholar, former UChicago staff member Jeffrey Abt completes book on O.I. founder

“Heroic” dictionary project reaches goal

“Heroic” dictionary project reaches goal

Now complete after 90 years of UChicago leadership, the Chicago Assyrian Dictionary details everyday life of ancient Mesopotamia.


William Harms

Oriental Institute’s founding tale full of adventure

Oriental Institute’s founding tale full of adventure

<p>Exhibition relives James Henry Breasted’s dangerous but fruitful 1919–20 journey to the Mideast.</p>


William Harms

Oriental Institute’s founding tale full of adventure

Oriental Institute’s founding tale full of adventure

Exhibition relives James Henry Breasted’s dangerous but fruitful 1919–20 journey to Mideast.


William Harms