Secrets in Ivory: IU's ArchIvory Program

Since 2016, the United States has had a near-total ban on importing African elephant ivory, but there are countless ivory objects in museums and private collections. Each object is a time capsule that preserves DNA, provides clues to the origin of the ivory, and helps researchers learn more about their habitats. Join ArchIvory, Indiana University’s research project focused on African elephant ivory, to learn about their work with antique ivory pieces and the hidden histories they’ve discovered.