Category Archives: video

Dead Men of Duffy’s Cut

By Amy Ellsworth | Published: March 15, 2012
More than 175 years ago, a ditch in Chester County became a mass grave for 57 Irish immigrant railroad workers, thought to have died of cholera. Now, a team that includes a Penn scholar and student is digging deeper into the lives – and deaths – of these laborers. Dr. Janet Monge, curator of physical [...]
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Retro Mashup International

By Kate Pourshariati | Published: March 1, 2012
Live from the Archives! Film series is announced, with its inaugural screening on March 15th, 2012.
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How to Make West African Lamb and Plantain Gravy

By Amy Ellsworth | Published: October 25, 2011
Chef Roshan Martin from our Peppermill Café prepares a traditional West African meal with a twist on the NBC10! Show in honor of the Imagine Africa gallery project.
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Penn Museum Featured on NBC10 Go Global Stay Local: Africa

By Josh Lawrence | Published: October 25, 2011
Kate Quinn, Director of Exhibits is featured in this video spot on NBC 10 highlighting some of the African cultural experiences West Philly has to offer including our Imagine Africa project.
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Archives Vlog: Cyprus

By Josh Lawrence | Published: March 9, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWCkJEZoRJA From the Watson Kintner Collection. More info.
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