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When West Went East
Victor Mair first encountered the Bronze Age mummies of China’s Tarim Basin 23 years ago. He—and others—have been trying to figure out what those people were doing there ever since. Ancient Secrets, Found and Shared reports on the blockbuster exhibition, Secrets of the Silk Road, at the Penn Museum. By Samuel Hughes

A Shelf Full of Resolutions
Five Penn authors offer challenges and inspiration to readers seeking better self-control, wiser conversations, age-appropriate outfits, meaningful reading, and wholesome eating. By Susan Frith

PENN 2.0
The University is now active on all manner of social networks—and students, faculty, and staff members are even inventing new ones of their own. By Molly Petrilla

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JAN | FEB 2011
Volume 109, No.3

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Mark Allen Miller

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