Tiffiny Tung
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New clues to the lives of Grassmere slaves
A new study reveals details about the slaves who lived and died at Grassmere Plantation—now home to the Nashville Zoo. Read MoreJan 22, 2015
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Vanderbilt Magazine: How to study a skeleton
Tiffiny Tung, associate professor of anthropology, is on familiar terms with the dead. She may not know their names, but she can tell you a surprising amount of information about how they lived—and even, on occasion, how they died. Read MoreSep 11, 2013
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How to study a skeleton: Expert advice from anthropology professor Tiffiny Tung
Tiffiny Tung, associate professor of anthropology, is on familiar terms with the dead. She may not know their names, but she can tell you a surprising amount of information about how they lived—and even, on occasion, how they died. That they drew their last breaths more… Read MoreAug 9, 2013
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Student Skull Sessions in Peru
Vanderbilt archaeologist Tiffiny Tung leads students to Peru where they assist in groundbreaking research into the Wari culture, a society that existed over 1500 years ago. Tung is the recipient of the 2011-12 Chancellor’s Cup. The award is given annually for “the greatest contribution outside the classroom to undergraduate student-faculty… Read MoreJul 18, 2012
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VUCast: Skull Sessions
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: How country music stars are “lifting lives“ Vanderbilt archaeologist leads students on skull sessions See what Vanderbilt is blowing up! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreJul 13, 2012
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Tiffiny Tung awarded Chancellor’s Cup
Tiffiny Tung (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt University) The Department of Anthropology’s Tiffiny Tung was surprised with the 2011-12 Chancellor’s Cup on Oct. 13 when Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interrupted what Tung thought was to be a departmental meeting. “I was so pleased when you came to Vanderbilt,… Read MoreOct 14, 2011
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Watch: “The Living Dead: Ancient Ancestors and Mummies in the Pre-Incan Andes”
Watch video of a Nov. 11 talk "The Living Dead: Ancient Ancestors and Mummies in the Pre-Incan Andes, " by Dr. Tiffiny Tung, Assistant Professor of Anthropology. Read MoreNov 12, 2009