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Famine has been the constant companion of human civilization. Its physical and emotional force resulted in a broad material record that offers a largely untapped archive for famine research. The paper traces the material culture of famine from Ancient Egypt to the modern age. It presents the wide range of objects—from the Osiris sarcophagus, to early modern medals and modern caricature—and debates how they embody the changing modes of perceiving, commemorating and dealing with famine. As it follows the changing emphasis on climate, religion and politics apparent in these objects, it argues for the inclusion of these tangible remains of famine into both museological and scientific practice.
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Fadani, A. (2018). Remembering Hunger. Museums and the Material Culture of Famine. In: Collet, D., Schuh, M. (eds) Famines During the ʻLittle Ice Ageʼ (1300-1800). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54337-6_13
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