Alyssa Kaminski

In ancient Mesopotamia, women filled many roles that brought strength to their communities. Watch as Penn Museum experts, William B. Hafford, Ph.D. and Jane Hickman, Ph.D. bring to light the stories of Queen Puabi and the Entu Priestesses.

Many of us draw connections between ancient Egyptians and the worship of cats. In this video, Dr. Jennifer Wegner tells us about the importance of dogs in ancient Egypt and the role they played in everyday life and religion. Please note that this video contains photos and video of human remains.

Hybrid Creatures: East & West, 2018

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Drs. Adam Smith and Brian Rose tell us about the iconography of hybrid creatures, especially winged lions. Winged Lion imagery traveled through the Mediterranean and into China by way of the Silk Road and can be found at burial sites.