This view of the U-M Excavation of Karanis, 1924-1935, shows mud-brick houses of the Roman period, the 2nd through 4th centuries A.D. It is part of the exhibit Karanis Revealed: Discovering the Past and Present of a Michigan Excavation in Egypt II, through May 6 at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. Photo courtesy Kelsey Museum.
Elizabeth James, program associate, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, on growing up in a family of storytellers: “Over time you realize there are many lessons woven into the tale. I’m honored to be continuing that tradition.”
Concert: Chamber Ensemble of the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, Rackham Auditorium.