Real live archaeologists at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology have not uncovered the crystal skull, or the ark of the covenant, or indeed, the Holy Grail, and their adventures do not, alas, feature bullwhips and inspirational soundtracks—but over a twelve decade history, they have had adventures—and history-altering discoveries—aplenty.

And, like Indiana Jones, Penn Museum archaeologists live two lives—one in the field, wherever in the world their research takes them, and one on the campus, teaching students and sharing their insights, sometimes in exhibitions at the Museum.

PENN IN THE WORLD: Twelve Decades at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, open now through September 28, 2008, is a fitting tribute to the real archaeologists—and anthropologists—who have traveled the globe to learn about the history and diversity of humanity—and have encountered strange and wondrous things along the way. -- www.museum.upenn.edu