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2021-2022 Lecture Series

Great Revolutionaries

Throughout history, there have been outstanding leaders and change-makers that have guided societies through times of great difficulty and triumph. Explore the stories behind a diverse mix of revolutionaries who brought dramatic change to their societies from ancient times to today.

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2022-2023 Lecture Series

World Heritage

Since 1972, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated locations of cultural and natural significance that are of outstanding value to humanity as World Heritage Sites. These sites comprise a breathtaking panorama of our world’s greatest treasures, both natural and man-made, located in 167 countries. Learn about a selection of these sites.

Anubis:
Jackal in a God's Clothing

Dr. Jennifer Wegner tells us about the importance of dogs in ancient Egypt and the role they played in everyday life and religion. A relative of the dog, the jackal, appears in Egyptian religion as overseers of the dead and some dogs have been found to be buried alongside their owners. Please note that this video contains photos and video of human remains.

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