Archaeology
Semetic Museum Talk on Anti-Semetism and German Archaeology
Thomas Gertzen speaks about German archaeological expeditions in Egypt around the time of World War I, and the possible anti-Semitic currents within German archaeology swirling around the iconic bust of Queen Nefertiti. The event was hosted by the Harvard Semitic Museum.
German Egyptologist Discusses Nefertiti and Anti-Semitism
German Egyptologist Thomas L. Gertzen read correspondence exchanged by prominent German archaeologists and French and Egyptian directors of antiquities.
Families Interact with Ancient Artifacts at Archaeology Fair
Ancient Mayan teeth and a mummified crocodile were among the artifacts featured at the Peabody Museum’s Amazing Archaeology Fair on Saturday.
Museums of Science and Culture To Create Student Board
The Harvard Museums of Science and Culture are establishing an undergraduate student board tasked to promote museum engagement at the College.
Excavation Results Day
Students of the Harvard Yard Archaeology Project sift through excavation finds on Thursday at the Results Day outside of Matthews Hall.
Excavation Results Day
Santiago Pardo '16, member of the Harvard Yard Archaeology Project, explains recent finds to Hannah K. Rasmussen '16 outside of Matthews Hall despite the rain and cold weather on Thursday afternoon.
Excavation Results Day
A student sifts through excavation finds of the predicted site of the Indian College on Thursday at the results day outside of Matthews Hall.
Excavation Results Day
Students of the Harvard Yard Archaeology continue to excavate the predicted site of the Indian College on Thursday at the results day outside of Matthews Hall.
Digging up Harvard Yard
Cristina S. Parajon '18 and Santiago Pardo '16 dig for buried artifacts in Harvard Yard on Sunday, during the archaeology fair hosted by the Peabody Museum and the Semitic Museum.
Hands-on history
OFA Artist-in-Residence Jessica A. Brandl touches up a clay vessel at the archaeology fair was held by the Peabody Museum and the Semitic Museum on Oct. 5.
Digging up Harvard Yard
Cristina S. Parajon '18 and Santiago Pardo '16 dig for buried artifacts in Harvard Yard. The Archaeology Fair was held by the Peabody Museum and the Semitic Museum on Oct. 5, 2014.
Excavation 1
Students excavate a site in Harvard Yard as part of an undergraduate course in the Anthropology Department.
Excavation 2
The goal of the Harvard Yard excavation is to learn more about the history of the Indian College and other early Harvard structures.
