James Henry Breasted

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

OI marks 100 years of discovery in ancient Middle East

Aug 6, 2019
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

Dec 15, 2011

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

Dec 9, 2011
“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.

Jun 20, 2011

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>

Jan 20, 2010

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.

Jan 20, 2010

William Harms

University of Chicago

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