INTHE FIELDS EDITOR: Nancy O'Shea The Field Museum DESIGN: Bockos Design, Inc. Printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks. All images © The Field Museum unless otherwise specified. IN THE FIELD (ISSN #1051-4546) is published quarterly by The Field Museum. Annual subscriptions are $20; $10 for schools. Museum membership includes IN THE FIELD subscription. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policy of The Field Museum. Notification of address change should include address label and should be sent to the membership department. POSTMASTER Send address changes to: Membership, The Field Museum 1400 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60625-2496 Periodicals postage paid at Chicago, Illinois, and additional mailing offices. COVER: This miniature coffinette held the liver of King Tut. It measures about 15.5 inches in length. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs presents more than 130 ancient artifacts excavated from the tombs of Tutankhamun and members of his family. Left: The gilded funerary mask of Tjuya, great-grandmother of King Tut. 4 Anthropologist James L. Phillips, PhD (pictured left), discusses the Tut exhibition and why the culture ol ancient Egypt continues to fascinate us. 16 ©ANDREAS F., V0EGELIN, ANTIKENMUSEUM, BASEL UNO SAMMLUNG LUDWIG Meet the public face ol the Museum. Seven employees from our Membership, Guest Relations and Protection Services Departments describe the challenges and the rewards of their jobs. Left: Lysette Bell’s smile makes members feel welcomed. Luseum 1400 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60625-2496 312.922.9410 www.fieldmuseum.org The Field Museum salutes the people of Chicago for their long-standing, generous support of the Museum through the Chicago Park District. The Field Museum’s new John G. Searle Herbarium is a state-of-the-art facility that houses over 2.7 million botany specimens. Left: Field Museum Botany Chair Michael O. Dillon at the ope>iing of the new herbarium. eum Cam The whole family wi . thrill to the excitement of the Adler's new interactive sky show, Egyptian Nights: Secrets of the Sky Gods. The fun continues in the digital StarRider Theater with Stars of the Pharaohs (May 26 through Jan. 1, 2007). Watch our website this summer for informa- tion about an upcoming exhibition featuring NASA's Gemini 12 space capsule. Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. and Dr. Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin flew Gemini 12, the final mission of the Gemini program, for three days in November, 1966. For more information, visit www.adlerplanetarium.org or call 312. 922. STAR (7827). hhors Do you believe in dragons? You will when you meet the eight-foot, 130-pound Komodo dragon at Shedd Aquarium's new special exhibition, Lizards and the Komodo King. This is the first time that a live Komodo dragon — the world's largest lizard species — has ever been displayed in Chicago. But there's more! Explore the dizzyingly diverse world of lizards, from gravity defying geckos and quick-change chameleons to water skimming basilisks and a slow moving, venomous Gila monster- more than 30 species. Lizards and the Komodo King runs through Feb. 28, 2007. For more information, visitwww.sheddaquarium.org or call 312.939.2438. FROM THE PRESIDENT The Golden Age of the Pharaohs Our relationship with King Tutankharnun goes back 44 years, to a month-long exhibition in 1962 co-sponsored by The Field Museum and the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute. The show included 31 artifacts from Tilt's tomb and three from the tombs of other kings. It attracted 125,000 visitors and helped raise money to save Egyptian monuments from the waters of the Nile River after construction of the Aswan Dam. In 1977, we hosted a larger and longer-running show of Tut's treasures: 55 dazzling artifacts that reignited "Egyptomania." That exhibition, also the result of a partnership between the Oriental Institute and The Field Museum, drew over 1.3 million visitors during its four-month Chicago run. COURTESY OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, ARCHIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EGYPTIAN ART Above: This photo of Howard Carter, who dis- covered Tut’s tomb in 1922, is part of a special exhibition at the Oriental Institute (May 23-Oct. 8). Right, top: Archaeologist Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. Right, bottom: Our new Director of Membership, Michelle Clayton. We are now ready to introduce Tut and his royal family to a new generation of Museum visitors with the May 26 opening of Tutankharnun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs. A portion of the revenue generated from this exhibition will go toward building the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, overlooking the pyramids of Giza. The museum will not only take visitors on a voyage through one ot the ancient world’s most fascinating cultures, it will also preserve priceless artifacts spanning 7,000 years of Egypt’s history, including the complete Tutankharnun collection. Those of you who have traveled to Egypt know that this conservation effort is crucial and overdue. The Field Museum is proud to help. Tutankharnun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs once again brings us together in partner- ship with the Oriental Institute. To coincide with our exhibition, the Oriental Institute Museum is showing 50 photographs of Howard Carter’s excavation ot King Tut’s tomb in the exhibition, Wondeful Things! The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankharnun: Tit e Harry Burton Photographs (May 23 through Oct. 8). The OI Museum is also highlighting objects in its permanent galleries that are contemporary with King Tut and is offering many educational programs, a complete list of which can be found on the website www.oi.uchicag-o.edu. The Field Museum has long showcased Egyptian treasures and educated the public about their significance. The permanent exhibition, Inside Ancient Egypt , is among our most popular. In the past five years, we have presented two outstanding temporary exhibitions: Cleopatra: Front History to Myth, and Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art from the British Museum. We have forged relationships with curators and Egyptologists from around the globe, including the Secretary General ot Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass, PhD, who will attend the opening events for Tutankhaitmn and give a keynote address here on May 23. Finally, just in time for the opening of Tutankharnun, we welcome our new Director of Membership, Michelle Clayton. Michelle previously headed the membership department at the Lincoln Park Zoo and has solid experience working in Chicago’s educational community. John W. McCarter, Jr. President and CEO Tutankhamun i and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs : When British archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered the remarkably preserved tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, he created a worldwide sensation. When the boy king's riches toured the world in the 1970s, the term "blockbuster exhibition" was born. Now, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs (May 26 through Jan. 1,2007) offers Field Museum visitors a chance to see fabulous new treasures and enter the world that gives them meaning: 250 years that marked the pinnacle of ancient Egypt’s culture, wealth, and imperial power. As those who saw the earlier exhibition can attest, coming face-to-face with the treasures ol King Tut is an encounter not soon forgotten. The new exhibition, twice the size of the original, will feature more than 130 ancient artifacts — of gold and silver, jewels and semi-precious stones, alabaster and gilded wood — excavated from the tomb ot Tutankhamun and other royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. “Tutankhamun’s tomb was a spectacular discovery — untouched since antiquity,” said James L. Phillips, PhD, acting curator of the Near East and North Africa at The Field Museum and pro- fessor of anthropology at the University of Illinois, Chicago. More than 5,000 beautifully preserved artifacts were found in Tuts tomb, and the 50 selected for this exhibition — along with more than 70 from other royal tombs — are among the most breathtaking objects of ancient Egypt. Only a few of these were in the original exhibition, and many have never before traveled outside Egypt. i 2 IN TH E FIELD Northern Trust is the tour sponsor of this exhibition. Northern Trust’s William A. Osborn, Chairman, said, “We are proud to help bring the treasures of King Tutankhamun back to the U.S.” Exelon Corporation is the Chicago Sponsor, and the company’s Chairman, John W. Rowe said, “Exelon is proud to be a part of this unique exhibition that opens the doors to an astonishing figure of the golden age." The exhibition’s dazzling artifacts include a gold diadem, inlaid with semi-precious stones, that graced the boy king’s head in life and death; a miniature gold coffin, in Tuts image, that held his liver; and a gold dagger, wrapped with his mummy to protect him in the afterlife. A wooden bust shows the king as a young and very human figure, while exquisite gilded statuettes portray him as the ruler of all Egypt. A small shrine of wood covered in gold and silver is engraved with tender scenes ofTutankhamun and his young wife. And most poignant of all is a child-size throne of ebony and ivory inset with gold. Other spectacular treasures include those from the tomb of Yuya and Tjuya, believed to be Tuts great-grandparents. Tjuya s coffin is a stunning sight, covered in a bright reddish gold inlaid with colored glass that forms her broad collar. Another fascinating artifact comes from the tomb of Amenhotep II: a model boat shaped like the royal barge and painted a bluish green, the color of life reborn. In such a celestial boat the soul of the pharaoh would travel the heavens with the sun god, dying each night and resurrected each morning with the rising sun. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs tells the fascinating story of Egypt’s 18th dynasty, the height of Egyptian culture, wealth, and power. The empire extended from Libya to Gaza, from Syria to Sudan; art and literature flourished, and architecture and technology advanced. But Tut was born into an era of great cultural upheaval. His father, Akhenaten, had replaced the worship of many gods with a radical new monotheistic religion, only to have it overturned by Tutankhamun’s advisors soon after the old king’s death. “Religion, and its emphasis on the afterlife, contoured every aspect of Egyptian society,” Dr. Phillips explained. “Just think about where all these objects came from: tombs. Ancient Egyptians spent their lives accumulating objects they would need in the afterlife — furniture, jewelry, games, weapons, amulets, canopic jars to store the organs where the soul resides. And of course, offerings for the gods. You could say they lived to die.” (See an interview with Dr. Phillips on page four.) 'Ancient Egyptians spent their lives accumulating objects they would need in the afterlife.... You could say they lived to die/ Tutankhamun’s early death has long been shrouded in mystery. He had ruled tor about 10 years, and was scarcely out of his teens when he died — unexpectedly, to judge by the relatively small and simple tomb in which his mummified body was buried. X-rays taken in 1968 suggested to some that he might have been killed by a blow to the head. But the exhibition offers a series of recent, more detailed CT scans that show no signs of trauma. The CT video shows a “virtual autopsy” of Tut’s mummy. (The mummy itself remains in the Valley of the Kings.) Visitors will also see a newly commissioned bust, offering a life-like interpretation ofTutankhamun based on the CT scan. In a large display, “The Faces ofTut,” visitors can compare that version with photographs of two other busts made from the scan, and with images drawn from the art they’ve seen throughout the exhibition. “There have been a number of conflicting theories about what Tut looked like,” says Field Museum Project Management Director David Foster. “This will give visitors an opportunity to see first-hand how scientific knowledge and interpretations develop over time.” itf An exhibition from National Geographic. Organized by Arts and Exhibitions International and AEG Exhibitions in association with The Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt and The Field Museum. Tour Sponsor: Northern Trust Chicago Sponsor: Exelon, Proud Parent of ComEd Opposite, left: A mirror case made of wood covered with sheet gold. Opposite, middle: Tutankhamun’s heart scarab lies in the center of this stone and glass pectoral. Opposite, right: A gold coffinette, measuring 15.5 inches in length, held the liver ofTutankhamun. SUMMER 2006 • JUNE-AUGUST 3 Our Fascination with King Tut and Ancient Egypt A Conversation with James L. Phillips Nancy O'Shea, Editor The Museum's content specialist for Tutan khamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is James L. Phillips, PhD, acting curator of the Near East and North Africa at The Field Museum and professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois, Chicago. In the following interview, Dr. Phillips discusses why Tut and ancient Egypt continue to captivate us and what we can learn from the exhibition. ITF: Why do yon think people are fascinated by King Tut and by ancient Egypt in general ? Dr. Phillips: People are fascinated by Tut because of the spectacular nature of the artifacts and the context in which they were found. When Howard Carter found Tuts tomb in 1922, communication was just beginning to become global, so it was one of the first big events that the world learned about as it was happening. The drama of the discovery entered the psyche ot the Western world (Egypt was always in the psy- che of the Eastern world.) Also, ancient Egypt has a visual element that some other ancient cultures don't have. We’ve all heard about ancient sites such as the temples at Angkor Wit and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. But have you ever been to Babylon? You don’t see the gardens now! But you can see the pyramids, the sphinx and other monu- ments of ancient Egypt. We don’t have to imagine how they looked. And, through the ages people have removed important artifacts from Egypt and brought them to their own countries — London and Istanbul have almost identical Egyptian obelisks in public squares — so we think of ancient Egypt as a forerunner of our own cultures, even though that really isn’t true. Judeo-Christian-Muslim origins have nothing to do with Egypt. Those cultures began in Mesopotamia or the Levant, not Egypt. And don’t forget, Egypt also fascinates us because as grammar school children we are all taught about Egypt and the mysteries of the tombs and the burial practices. ITF: What objects in the exhibition are your favorites, and why? Dr. Phillips: I really like the sarcophagus of Tjuya, the great-grandmother of Tut. I think it’s prettier than Tut’s sarcophagus [which is not in the exhibi- tion]. I also like the gold dagger that was found on his body. ITF: Why do you like the dagger? Dr. Phillips:(Laughs) Because it’s pretty! You don’t need any other reason to like something! ITF: What role did you play in helping the Museum prepare for the exhibition? Dr. Phi I lips: Well, this is an interesting story. During the Cleopatra exhibition a few years ago, I went out to dinner with [Field Museum President] [ohn McCarter and [Egyptian archaeologist] Zahi Hawass. Zahi and I talked about putting together an exhibition we called “Life and Death in Egypt,” but John kept asking about the possibility ot bringing Tut back to Chicago. The next year, Zahi was appointed head of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt and he wrote to me and said that a Tut exhibition was being organized! That’s when the Museum’s exhibitions senior staff became involved and pushed the project forward. Tutankhamun is a traveling exhibition, and is being shown in institutions that have very different physical spaces. Originally, our exhibition space was going to cover 7,500 square feet, but that was eventually doubled to 15,000. 1 have to give 4 IN TH E FIELD JOHN WEINSTEIN/GN90716_015D RON TESTA/GN82608 RON TESTA/GN82611B10 Above, left: James L. Phillips, PhD, is the content specialist for Tutankhanrun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs. Above, middle: Stanley Field Hall as it looked during the 1977 Tut exhibition. Above, right: Long lines formed to sec Tut in 1977. Opposite: Found on King Tut’s body was this pectoral in the shape of a falcon. a lot of credit to members of the Field's exhibitions team led by Project Management Director David Foster — they did a wonderful job. As content specialist, it's been my job to give input from an academic point of view. I also help explain the significance of the exhibition to the media and will give some public programs. ITF: Are you currently conducting research in Egypt or the Middle East? Dr. Phillips: I’m doing research in Sinai — an excavation of a New Kingdom site built by Tut’s great- grandfather, Anrenhotep 111. It’s a fort on the border of Canaan and Egypt in northwestern Sinai. That’s a project forTrinity International University in Deerfield [Illinois], Then I’m going to southern Turkey, near Antioch, on a project for the Oriental Institute. We’ll be working in the Hittite Cjty of Alalach and investigating what happened to local residents when Hittites conquered the city. 'The current Tut exhibition is very different from the exhibition in 1977.... [it] puts Tut into the context of his time in history../ ITF: How would you rate The Field Museum 's Egypt collections? Dr. Phillips: The Museum has a wonderful collection of artifacts from Egypt. The collection is not very large, but it contains many historically important pieces. ITF: When visitors leave the Tut exhibition, what do you hope they will have learned? Dr. Phillips: The current Tut exhibition is very different from the exhibition in 1977. The earlier exhibition told the story of Tut from more of an art history perspective and all objects were from his tomb. This new exhibition puts Tut into the context of his time in history and what was happening in areas such as religion and politics. More than 50 percent of the objects come from tombs of his ancestors. I hope people leave with a better sense of Egyptian history and the place of young Tut in that historical scheme. Actually, Tut’s relatives were far more important than he was. His father, Akhenaten, was the “Sun King,” and his grandfather, Anrenhotep III, expanded Egypt, itf SUMMER 2006 • JUNE-AUGUST 5 i / IN THE FIELD FEATURE Educational Partnerships Complement Tut Exhibition By Tiffany Plate, Writer This summer, Chicago will be Tut-crazy. And it won't just happen at The Field Museum. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs , augmented by a number of special programs and collaborations, will have you seeing symbols of Egypt everywhere you go. The Field is a cultural institution with a long history of providing educational opportunities that extend outside the Museum walls — especially when a blockbuster exhibition like Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs comes to us. That’s why, each year, the Field forges partnerships with other local organizations and institu- tions that help expand our reach to new and diverse audiences. While Tutankhamun is at the Field, we’ll partner with the Oriental Institute and Museum, the Chicago □ Public Library, and a number of other d organizations to cross disciplines and provide a well rounded “Tut experi- r visitors of all ages. For instance, kids can go to their Chicago Public Library branch to discover the wonders of ancient Egypt, adults can take field trips around the city to see Egyptian architectural influences, and teachers can learn what modern technology is telling us about Tut’s time through the scholarship of local Egypt experts. “It’s important for us to reach beyond the Museum walls and into the communities,” says Beth Crownover, the Museum’s public programs and operations director. “Working with scholars and researchers at institutions like the Oriental Institute provides us with additional resources that we can, in turn, bring to our own audience.” Though the collaborations with the Oriental Institute will result in mostly adult-focused pro- grams, other important partnerships will provide fun for children and families, too. Our annual Summer World’s Tour Summer Camp is a joint collaboration among the Museum Campus institutions. This summer, campers will visit the King Tut exhibition Top: Vickey Alikhan, a children’s librarian from Chicago’s West Addison branch, wears a Tilt-inspired headdress during a summer reading orientation. Bottom: David Foster, Field Museum project m a 1 1 age n ten t director, speaks to a group of Chicago librarians about the Tut exhibition. at the Field, discover the importance of preserving the Great Lakes at the Shedd, and engage in space exploration at the Adler. Children will also be able to experience Tut through a special Summer Reading Program offered in conjunction with Chicago Public Libraries. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate by reading and reporting on a book at any of the 79 Chicago Public Library locations. The program will lead them on a journey to the world of King Tut, the pharaohs, and more. The more books children read, the more prizes they can win. Libraries will also guide children through some of the Field’s favorite interpretive activities, including 70 Days of Mummification, in which kids prepare a cloth mummy for its journey into the afterlife. In August, the reading program will come to an exciting climax when participants visit the Museum to see the ancient treasures of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs. The magic of Tutankhamun can’t be held within the Museum's walls. Stop by your local library, register for a special class, and visit the exhibition to discover all of the wonders ot ancient Egypt, itf SEE THE ENCLOSED YOUR GUIDE TO THE FIELD FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF ADULT AND FAMILY TUTANKHAMUN-RELATED ACTIVITIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TEACHER PROGRAMS, CALL 312.665.7513. 6 IN THE FIELD CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUMMER 2006 JUNE-AUGUST YOURGUIDE TOTHE FIELD Egypt Discovery Days 5/26-29 Create a Play in One Day 5/27 Wrapped Up in Reading 6/12-8/5 Special Artists at the Field 6/17 Silk Road Story Time starts 6/17 Summer Camp starts 7/10 Two Of Us 8/7-8/28 & 9/4-9/25 Mazon Creek Field Trip 8/26 Upcoming Overnight 9/8 ADULT PROGRAMS Cahokia Mounds Field Trip 6/3 Egypt's Past and Present: Sunday Symposia 6/18/ 7/16, 8/20 Dinosaurs with Feathers Lecture 6/22 Egyptomania, Chicago Style 7/15 r^Field useum [ And The Golden age of The pharaohs MAY 26, 2006 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2007 During the 1977 blockbuster exhibition tour, Tutankhamun, the celebrated "boy-king," became a cultural phenomenon around the world. Thirty years later, King Tut returns. We are proud to present a spectacular new exhibition enhanced by new technology. See nearly 130 dazzling Egyptian treasures, including many, like Tutankhamun's royal diadem, that were not shown in the 1977 tour. Explore the magnificent 18th Dynasty, and gain a present-day appreciation of Tut's brief but magical reign. An exhibition from National Geographic. Organized by Arts and Exhibitions International and AEG Exhibitions in association with The Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt and The Field Museum. Tour Sponsor: Northern Trust Chicago Sponsor: Exelon, Proud Parent of ComEd Featured Lecture Tutankhamun: Exhibiting a Legend David Silverman, Exhibition Curator Follow the legend of Tutankhamun back nearly 100 years, from the discovery of his extraordinary tomb to the treasures of the current exhibition. The curator of both exhibitions (1977 and today) will talk about the excavation of the tomb and the subsequent exhibitions that sparked Egyptomania in the US. Regain a sense of nostalgia about the craze around the original exhibition and discover the new technologies that have made this new gathering of artifacts all the more important. SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2pm $16, students /educators $14, members CPDUs available GENERAL MUSEUM INFORMATION: 312.922.9410 FAMILY AND ADULT PROGRAM TICKETS AND INFORMATION: 312.665.7400 Please note: Refunds will be issued by Field Museum staff, minus a $10 processing fee, for group and family overnights only. No refunds or exchanges are permitted for any other programs. Fees for programs cancelled by The Field Museum will be refunded in full. arth the wonders of ancient Egypt Experience to learn all about Egypt— from the 18th Dynasty to today. TUTANKHAMUN AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PHARAOHS Egypt Discovery Days Get some hands-on experience with ancient Egypt! Participate in special Interpretive Station activities— families can play the giant Senet Game, see their name in hieroglyphs, or help construct a giant pyramid. Watch as Artists at the Field create Egyptian-themed projects, then borrow fun Harris Educational Loan materials to extend the learning into your home! FRIDAY-MONDAY, MAY 26-29, 10am-2pm Free with Museum admission Children's Workshop Create a Play in One Day! Foundation Theatre Group Put your little one in the director's chair! Children ages 5-11 will write a short Egypt-themed play under the tutelage of professional actors, cast it with their new friends from the workshop, create their own costumes, and perform for the general public at the Museum that same day. SATURDAY, MAY 27, 10am-2pm REHEARSAL, 2:30pm PERFORMANCE $16, members $12 Gallery Programs Story Time Take a seat in one of our exhibition halls, hear a story, and make an art project to take home, all in 20 minutes! This summer we'll be featuring Egyptian Gods and Goddesses by Henry Barker, I Met a Dinosaur by Jan Wahl, and Tutankhamen's Gift by Robert Sabuda. EVERYDAY IN JULY & AUGUST, WEEKENDS YEAR ROUND, 1:30pm Free with Museum admission id join these dynamic programs Summer Reading Program Wrapped Up in Reading The Chicago Public Library, together with The Field Museum, is celebrating ancient Egypt with the children's Summer Reading Program. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate by reading a book and reporting on it at any of the 79 Chicago Public Library locations. The program will lead them on a journey of exploration and discovery of the times || of King Tut, the pharaohs, and more. The more books they read, the more stickers they gather and prizes they win! For more information please visit chicagopubliclibrary.org or call 312.747.4780. JUNE 12-AU GUST 5 Free Interpretive Stations Stop by a hands-on interpretive station to learn more about ancient Egypt. See what your name looks like in hieroglyphs, learn to play senet on our gigantic game board, help with the preparation of a mummy with our 70 Days of Mummification activity, or try our new How to Build a Pyramid station! Museum docents will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate these interactive displays. SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN JUNE, DAILY IN JULY & AUGUST, 10am-N00N AND 1-3 pm Free with Museum admission I , — . > -re— ^ — r: Adult Symposia Egypt's Past and Present: Sunday Symposia Take a closet look at some of the most fascinating stories surrounding Egypt in this three-session series. CPDUs available. The 18th Dynasty: Tutankhamun and the Nile in Context Dr. Peter Dorman, The Oriental Institute, Dr. James Phillips, FM Dept, of Anthropology, Dr. Mohammed el Balmy Issawi, Egyptian Geological Survey and Mining Authority, Dr. Mohammed Abdel Mahsoud, Sinai for Egyptian Antiquities Authority Get a fascinating view of ancient Egyptian history, including the 18th Dynasty, the importance of the Nile in Egyptian culture, and the landmark events that led up to the time of Tutankhamun's reign. § SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 1:30pm Religion and Art in the Time of Tutankhamun Dr. Gay Robins, Emory University, Dr. James K. Hoffmeier, Trinity International University Explore the important role that art and religion played in ancient Egypt, especially with regards to the burial practices of royalty, such as Tutankhamun. SUNDAY, JULY 16, 1:30pm Contemporary Excavations and Research in Egypt Dr. Stephen P. Harvey, The Oriental Institute, Prof. Miroslav Barta, Charles University, Prague, Dr. W Raymond Johnson, The Oriental Institute Get the latest news on recent digs in Egypt's historically rich sites. Special Artists at the Field Learn about the ancient practice of papyrus-making with featured artist Karen O'Neal. SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 11am-2pm Free with Museum admission SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 1:30pm Each symposia: $16, students /educators $14, members $12 Egypt's Past and Present: Sunday Symposia is presented in collaboration with The Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. Egyptomania, Chicago Style Michael Berger, Egyptologist Get on board for a bus tour of Chicago as you've never seen it before! Discover how Egyptian art and design have influenced the look of architectural and historic sites throughout the city. Start with an orientation at the Oriental Institute, followed by a city-wide bus tour that includes lunch at a Middle Eastern restaurant. Tour involves some walking, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Coach bus transportation, lunch, and handouts included. SATURDAY, JULY 15, 9:30am-4pm $79, TFM and OI members $70 CPDUs available EXHIBITIONS ADULT PROGRAMS FAMILY PROGRAMS Family Field Trip A Special Story Time Along the Silk Road Come walk along the ancient Silk Road trade route. To make our long journey more enjoyable we'll share stories about the places we pass through with fellow travelers. How did the beautiful crescent-shaped lake that lies nearby Dunhuang first appear? Make your very own shadow puppet to help tell the story of the White Cloud Fairy and find out! WEEKENDS, JUNE 17-18, JULY 15-16, AND AUGUST 19-20, 1:30pm Free with Museum admission Expeditions@fieldmuseumT' Dig into the past of Peru's ancient Andean empires with Field Museum Curator and archaeologist Dr. Patrick Ryan Williams and his distinguished team of fellow scientists. Follow them to excavations at Cerro Baul, a remote mountaintop citadel that was the sole point of contact between the Tiwanaku and •» the Wari— two great kingdoms whose dynamic § relationship ultimately contributed to o the rise of the Incan Empire. Join us in one of these four-week excursions through the wonders of The Field Museum! You and your little one will travel the Museum's exhibition halls, sing songs, hear stories, touch objects, make art projects, and enjoy snacks. Choose from one or more of the following sessions: Fossil Hunt at Mazon Creek Dare Dolak, Columbia College Get oi Dance and Culture: Explore the role of dance and movement in different cultures around the world. TUESDAYS, AUGUST 7-28, 10-Ham Egypt: Travel to ancient Egypt and discover the fascinating reign of King Tut. TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4-25, 10-11am Each four-week session: S32, members $27 For each 3-5 year old child with paid attendance, one adult chaperone attends free. Give your summer science programs a soil adventure! Environmental educators will bring the Soil Adventure Mobile to your community group or summer camp, and show you and your children just what's going on underground. They'll touch live wiggling worms, use microscopes to see soil organisms close up, and learn about the complex ecosystems it beneath our feet. Find out more information at w. fieldmuseum.org/education/outreach_sam.htm