Join Curator Emily Teeter to tour and discuss displays in the Before the Pyramids: The Origins of Egyptian Civilization exhibit that document the earliest appearances of farming, specialized crafts, the idea of life after death, semi-divine kings, and a unified state.  Then visit the Egyptian Gallery with Teeter to trace the trajectory of this cultural and political transformation as it gave rise to one of the most powerful and influential civilizations of the ancient world.

The Oriental Institute, 1155 E. 58th St., Chicago. Wednesday, May 11 at 12:15pm. This program is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required. For more information call 773.702.9507 or email oi-education@uchicago.edu.