
Brooke Norton
Visiting Lecturer in Anthropology
Archaeologist whose research focuses on Egyptian-Canaanite interactions within, and influences on temple spaces and ritual practice during the Late Bronze Age. She is a Curator for the Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology and also serves as the Laboratory and Collections Manager & Digital Outreach Manager for the Wadi el-Hudi Expedition in Aswan, Egypt.
Education
- B.A., Boston University
- M.A., New York University
- Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley
Current and upcoming courses
This seminar will immerse students in current developments in Museum Anthropology through an exploration of the history of museum development, the role of museums in society, and the ethical considerations of preservation and education. Under an anthropological lens, the history of development of museums in the global North can be used to contextualize recent movements to decolonize the collection, curation, and display of ethnographic and archaeological material. After researching up-to-date international exhibitions, students will critically assess museum curation practices and then develop their own outreach projects in small groups. This course will include virtual visits to New England area museums–including the MFA Boston, Harvard Peabody Museum, and the Mashantucket Pequot Museum.