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Norman Golb, renowned scholar of medieval Jewish history, 1928‒2020 Norman Golb sitting at his desk

Norman Golb, renowned scholar of medieval Jewish history, 1928‒2020

Jan 13, 2021
Artist reimagines ancient Middle Eastern artifact in vivid color Michael Rakowitz exhibit

Artist reimagines ancient Middle Eastern artifact in vivid color

Oct 2, 2019
Christopher Woods

The Politics of Archaeology In Iraq With Christopher Woods (Ep. 31)

The director of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago explains how archaeological investment becomes a form of diplomacy. 

Ancient Persian artifact nearly 2,500 years old returns to Oriental Institute Cleaning the Persepolis relief

Ancient Persian artifact nearly 2,500 years old returns to Oriental Institute

Sep 12, 2019
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
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Faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships

Jul 12, 2017
Christopher Woods appointed director of the Oriental Institute Christopher Woods posing in a suit

Christopher Woods appointed director of the Oriental Institute

May 17, 2017

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