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21st century methods to record 2,000 years of ancient graffiti in Egypt
Simon Fraser researchers are learning more about ancient graffiti-and their intriguing comparisons to modern graffiti-as they produce a state-of-the-art 3D recording of the Temple of Isis in Philae, Egypt. Working with the University of Ottawa, the researchers published their early findings in Egyptian Archaeology and have returned to Philae to advance the project.
Simon Fraser researchers are learning more about ancient graffiti-and their intriguing comparisons to modern graffiti-as they produce a state-of-the-art 3D recording of the Temple of Isis in Philae, Egypt. Working with the University of Ottawa, the researchers published their early findings in Egyptian Archaeology and have returned to Philae to advance the project.
Dissident literature: University of Toronto researcher helps build ’an honest record’ of Soviet history
While the world continues to witness the exchange of bombs and gunfire in Urkaine, the University of Toronto's Ann Komaromi is involved in the exchange of underground journalism and literature about the former Soviet Union.
While the world continues to witness the exchange of bombs and gunfire in Urkaine, the University of Toronto's Ann Komaromi is involved in the exchange of underground journalism and literature about the former Soviet Union.
Imperialism: from antiquity to now
In his new book, historian Samir Saul dissects imperialism through the ages to describe its chameleon-like nature and economic underpinnings.
In his new book, historian Samir Saul dissects imperialism through the ages to describe its chameleon-like nature and economic underpinnings.
Students dig into the past during ’Ancient Food Day’
Did you know Ancient Greeks enjoyed a snack that resembled Timbits? They were called enkrides - small golden cakes made with a simple cheese dough, fried in olive oil and eaten with generous amounts of honey and pepper.
Did you know Ancient Greeks enjoyed a snack that resembled Timbits? They were called enkrides - small golden cakes made with a simple cheese dough, fried in olive oil and eaten with generous amounts of honey and pepper.
’Putting people front and centre’: Historian Anna Shternshis keeps Holocaust survivors’ stories alive
For University of Toronto historian Anna Shternshis , understanding the past means connecting with people's stories - or, in the case of her research, their songs.
For University of Toronto historian Anna Shternshis , understanding the past means connecting with people's stories - or, in the case of her research, their songs.
Community-engaged archaeology project advances reconciliation on Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Island
Members of the Xwe-etay/Lasqueti Island Archaeology Project (XLAP), including SFU researchers Dana Lepofsky and Sean Markey, Coast Salish Nations, and Xwe-etay (Lasqueti) residents have been working
Members of the Xwe-etay/Lasqueti Island Archaeology Project (XLAP), including SFU researchers Dana Lepofsky and Sean Markey, Coast Salish Nations, and Xwe-etay (Lasqueti) residents have been working
Bioarcheologist comes face-to-face with King Tut
Renowned Western researcher Andrew Nelson studies bioarcheology, in part, because it allows him to understand how people lived thousands of years ago.
Renowned Western researcher Andrew Nelson studies bioarcheology, in part, because it allows him to understand how people lived thousands of years ago.
Researchers piece together the story of an ancient Roman city - one artifact at a time
From small coins to tiny pieces of ceramic and even clumps of soil, Seth Bernard and a group of graduate students from the University of Toronto are unearthing a story about how a Roman city founded in 241 BCE lived and breathed through time.
From small coins to tiny pieces of ceramic and even clumps of soil, Seth Bernard and a group of graduate students from the University of Toronto are unearthing a story about how a Roman city founded in 241 BCE lived and breathed through time.
The world’s first photographically illustrated book is at UdeM
Botanist Anna Atkins was the first person in the world to publish a book illustrated with photographs.
Botanist Anna Atkins was the first person in the world to publish a book illustrated with photographs.
Western researchers first to map effects of England’s ’little ice age’
London Bridge during the Frost of 1795-1796. Daniel Turner painting, City of London Corporation It produced floods deep enough to carry away cattle, and winds powerful enough to sink flotillas.
London Bridge during the Frost of 1795-1796. Daniel Turner painting, City of London Corporation It produced floods deep enough to carry away cattle, and winds powerful enough to sink flotillas.
Black people’s relationship with Shakespeare is complicated
Q&As Erik Rolfsen Black people have a long history with Shakespeare-and a long history of bumping up against the Bard's white gatekeepers.
Q&As Erik Rolfsen Black people have a long history with Shakespeare-and a long history of bumping up against the Bard's white gatekeepers.
Using Philip Smith’s archaeological archives to rediscover Iran’s ’Treasure Valley’
Julien Riel-Salvatore has used archaeologist Philip Smith's archives from the Ganj Dareh dig in Iran to create a 3D reconstruction of a section of the important human heritage site. Faced with the constraints created by the pandemic, Julien Riel-Salvatore got creative. Unable to visit the Italian archaeological sites he specializes in, the professor in the University of Montreal's Anthropology Department set to work studying part of an orphaned collection of artifacts originally assembled by Canadian archaeologist Philip Smith.
Julien Riel-Salvatore has used archaeologist Philip Smith's archives from the Ganj Dareh dig in Iran to create a 3D reconstruction of a section of the important human heritage site. Faced with the constraints created by the pandemic, Julien Riel-Salvatore got creative. Unable to visit the Italian archaeological sites he specializes in, the professor in the University of Montreal's Anthropology Department set to work studying part of an orphaned collection of artifacts originally assembled by Canadian archaeologist Philip Smith.
University of Toronto researchers investigate the hidden history of ’Black androids’
It began as a series of isolated references - the term would appear in a historical article here, a book there.
It began as a series of isolated references - the term would appear in a historical article here, a book there.
’A distinctly Canadian legacy’: Frederick Banting helped pioneer aviation medicine during the Second World War
Doctor and researcher. Inventor and Nobel laureate. Painter and war hero. Frederick Banting is widely recognized for achievements in many fields - including, famously, the discovery of insulin with colleagues at the University of Toronto and partner hospitals a century ago.
Doctor and researcher. Inventor and Nobel laureate. Painter and war hero. Frederick Banting is widely recognized for achievements in many fields - including, famously, the discovery of insulin with colleagues at the University of Toronto and partner hospitals a century ago.
Economics - Mar 31
'We're still in the middle of this': Rotman Dean Susan Christoffersen unpacks global banking woes
'We're still in the middle of this': Rotman Dean Susan Christoffersen unpacks global banking woes
Health - Mar 30
Gelareh Zadeh, a neurosurgeon-scientist, recognized with Canada Gairdner Momentum Award
Gelareh Zadeh, a neurosurgeon-scientist, recognized with Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

Environment - Mar 29
'Too comfortable in our own comfort': University of Toronto expert on why we shouldn't waste water
'Too comfortable in our own comfort': University of Toronto expert on why we shouldn't waste water
Social Sciences - Mar 29
Non-Indigenous learners taking up Indigenous languages to support revitalization: CBC Radio
Non-Indigenous learners taking up Indigenous languages to support revitalization: CBC Radio
