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May 18, 2005
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An overview of the many ways that Smithsonian curators, educators and scientists are leading learning from the past into the future.
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May 6 & 7, 2005
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The symposium will explore the basis of a “Native modernism” through a broaddiscussion about
the critical perspectives and practices of Native artists.
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March 16, 2005
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Barbara Teller Ornelas & Lynda Teller Pete are known for weaving rugs in the traditional Two Grey Hills pattern.
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Feb. 14, 2005
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World-renowned physicist and Cambridge University professor Stephen Hawking is awarded the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal.
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Feb. 1, 2005
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Dr Jeremy Jackson, Senior Scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, shares his research on ocean biodiversity and conservation. |
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Jan. 19, 2005
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Everyone has heard of the Big Bang Theory, but how many can claim to understand it? Join physicist Simon Singh for this enlightening journey.
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Jan 11, 2005
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Globalization and Diversity, UNESCO and Cultural Policy-Making: Imperatives for U.S. Arts and Culture Practitioners and Oganizations |
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Jan. 2005
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Senior Currator Richard Murray explains the role of myth in Emauel Leutze's historical painting "Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way." |
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Nov. 16, 2004
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How the expansion of the universe is speeding up due to an unexplained dark energy. Robert Kirshner, professor of science, Harvard University.
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Nov. 09, 2004
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How much of the moon do we see from the Earth? Why is our sky blue and not red, like that of Mars? Philip Sadler, research astronomer, SAO.
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Oct. 26, 2004
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WThe Spitzer Space Telescope reveals surprises hidden behind walls of gas and dust. Michael Pahr, research astronomer, SAO.
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Oct 19, 2004
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U.S., Australian and New Zealand high school students discuss global affairs with U.S. Ambassador to Australia J. Thomas Schieffer. |
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Oct. 5, 2004
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Get a taste of the breadth of work conducted at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) with David Aguilar, Dir. of Public Affairs.
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Oct. 2004
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The Lemelson Center's "Innovative Lives" program was the winner for 2004. |
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Oct. 2004
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High school students join Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Doug Owsley and his team as they recover Colonial-era skeletons on Maryland's Eastern Shore. |
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Sept. 22, 2004
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Enjoy performances by the Aloha Boys, Papy Johns Band, Star Nayea,
Keith Secola, and Red Earth.
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Sept. 21, 2004
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Enjoy a mile-long procession of Native American tribes and opening speeches by politicians and visiting dignitaries.
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June 20, 2004
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Michael Chauvin, Director of the Hawaiian Skies Program, discusses the ups and downs of this fascinating scientific endeavor.
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June, 2004
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Visitors to the Baseball As America exhibit share their most memorable moments as players, fans and observers of the game of baseball. |
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May 16, 2004
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Liang Guyin of the Shanghai Kunqu Troupe, kunqu actor Wen Yuhang, National Storyteller of the Year Linda Fang, and a full music ensemble. |
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April 22, 2004
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“Endeavour's Wake: Captain Cook and the Transit of Venus”
Richard Fisher, Director, Sun-Earth Connection Division, NASA Office of Space Science, Washington, DC |
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April 8, 2004
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"The First Observation of a Transit of Venus” - Wilbur Applebaum, Professor Emeritus, Humanities Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL |
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April 2004
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An introduction to the work conducted at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center |
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March 4, 2004
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Faculty from the Smithsonian-Montgomery College Fellows Program debate human rights issues. |
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Jan 29, 2004
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Anthropologist Ives Goddard presents his translation of a winter story by Alfred Kiyana (1877-1918), one of the most prolific and accomplished Meskwaki writers. |
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Oct. 17, 2003
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A celeration of World Water Monitoring Day at the SERC facility in Edgwater, Md. |
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June 3, 2003
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Students in Australia and the United States conduct a lively interview Australian Prime Minister John Howard.
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Feb. 21, 2003
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Molas are the world's heaviest bony fishes. Dr. Tierney Thys discusses her recent work with these giant ocean sunfish. |
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August 18, 2002
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A development project to preserve the culture and heritage of the "Hill Tribes." |
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July 11, 2002
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Mongolia's Lively Arts
Enjoy the spectacle of a contortionist, a throat singer, dancers and traditional musicians and singers from Mongolia’s capital city ,Ulaanbaatar. |
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 May 2002
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A behind-the-scenes tour with Curator Jane Walsh. |
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April 26, 2002
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An illustrated lecture by Jim and Jamie Dutcher, who spent six years living with and filming a wolf pack in Idaho's Sawtooth mountains. |
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March 29, 2002
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Dr. Loring gives a light overview of archaeology and Dr. Gero discusses her observations of faces in archaeological artifact displays. |
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March 5, 2002
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An interview with exhibit curator Professor Guillermo E. Hernandez, UCLA. |
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Feb. 28, 2002
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An Interview with Film Director Martin Scorsese and Indian Ambassador Lalit Mansingh about the famed Indian director. |
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Feb. 22, 2002
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John M. Pandolfi, of the National Museum of Natural History, discusses his findings. |
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Sept.-Oct. 2001
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Distinguished Lecture Series held Sept.-Oct., 2001, under the auspicies of the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. |
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April 26, 2001
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Celebrating the 100th Anniv. of the Nobel Prize
Dr. Wiesel shares the story of his remarkable life and career, as Holocaust survivor, historian, author, professor, and humanitarian. |
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June 23, 1998
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The Art of Autobiography
Jill Ker Conway, historian and educator, analyzes the public's fascination with autobiography and the circumstances that led her to write her own history. |
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June 30, 1997
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Why Married Men Fought in the Civil War
Dr. McPherson offers analysis drawing upon more than 25,000 letters and nearly 250 private diaries from men on both sides of the conflict. |
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Stephen Ambrose reviews the Allied strategy to end World War II in Europe, evaluates its success, and reflects on its long-term implications.
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The Remarkable Edwin C. Bearss
Marc Pachter, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, shares this evening with Civil War historian Edwin C. Bearss. |
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Dr. Donald J. Ortner explores the origin of disease and how it relates to the development of human civilizations. |
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Join Smithsonian scientists for an insider's tour of the field research and behind-the-scenes collections of the National Museum of Natural History. |
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May 15, 2005
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Frank Goodyear and Tia Powell Harris explore the history behind a photograph of civil rights activist Medgar Evers taken two weeks before his assassination in 1963. |
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Apr. 1, 2005
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The Curator of Our Lives: Contemporary Life and Identities, discusses the eight community exhibits in Our Lives. |
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Mar. 4, 2005
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The curator of Our Peoples: Giving Voice to Our Histories will discuss how the exhibit allows Native Americans to share their stories & insights. |
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Feb. 4, 2005
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Join us for a discussion with the exhibit curator of Our Universe: Traditional Knowledge Shapes Our World. |
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Jan. 24, 2005
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Lee is appointed the Confederate commander. McClellan’s Army of the Potomac threatens Richmond and ends up bottled up in Harrison Landing. |
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Jan 13, 2005
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Jack O’Dell, director of southern voter registration under Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., explores emerging human rights challenges. |
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Jan 7, 2005
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Dr. Bruce Bernstein, NMAI Asst. Dir. for Cultural Resources guides us through the museum's development and the exhibit's key themes. |
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Nov. 17, 2004
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During this electronic fieldtrip, museum curators discuss the fascinating stories woven into the exhibition. |
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Nov 10, 2004
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Childhood Imagination: The Case of N. C. Wyeth and Robert Louis Stevenson was the final lecture in the 2004 Clarice Smith Distinguished Lecture in American Art Series. |
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Oct. 27, 2004
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Albert Van Helden, of the University of Utrecht, gave this presentation at the National Museum of American History. |
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Oct. 19, 2004
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The Sun is subject to violent eruptions that affect us in ways we had never imagined. John Kohl, research astronomer, SAO.
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Oct. 12, 2004
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What are the chances of a nearby massive star exploding and bathing planet Earth in deadly radiation?
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October 2004
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Suzanne Donovan, of the National Academies, presents "How People Learn" as part of the Smithsonian Institution Education Symposium.
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Oct. 2004
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Dorothy Dunn, Director of Education for the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum took the honor. |
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Sept. 22, 2004
10 am - Noon
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An inside look at the most exciting Native American curricula available. Learn how to incorporate these lessons into your own classroom.
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Sept. 21, 2004
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Relive performances from the Main Music Stage. Enjoy music from Pamyua, Warparty & Joanne Shenandoah.
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Sept. 20, 2004
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A distinguished panel explores the implications of this new hemispheric institution of living cultures in the context of the international museum community.
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June 3, 2004
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David DeVorkin, Curator of History of Astronomy, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC |
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May 20, 2004
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"Solution of the Black-drop Mystery" Jay M. Pasachoff, Director of Hopkins Observatory and Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy, Williams College. |
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May 6, 2004
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"The American Expeditions of 1874 and 1882" Steven J. Dick, NASA Chief Historian, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC |
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April 21, 2004
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Students in the United States and Australia discuss citizenship with Ramu Damodaran, Chief of the Civil Society Service at the United Nations. |
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March 15, 2004
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Deputy Secretary and COO Sheila Burke leads a Town Hall Meeting focusing on new education initiatives.
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March 10, 2004
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Five outstanding women leaders join Deputy Secretary and COO Sheila Burke to discuss women and leadership. |
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Feb. 29, 2004
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Kerry Brougher interviews Gordon on the inspiration for the works currently on display in the museum in this lively discusion, with slides. |
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Jan. 21, 2004
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Nathaniel Philbrick talks about Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery. The U. S. Exploring Expedition 1838-1842 using images from the Smithsonian digital collection. |
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July 18, 2003
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View the closing session of the Smithsonian Institution Council of Educational Directors Special Taskforce that aired live from 3 to 4 pm on Friday, July 18. |
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Feb. 28, 2003
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Michael Atwood discusses his study and participation in the Santeria rituals in Cuba and the United States. |
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Jan. 24, 2003
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Museum scientists Dr. Conrad Labandeira, Dr. John Kress, Dr. Ted Schultz and Dr. Paula DePriest describe coevolution among a variety of plants and animals. |
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August 16 2002
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A film on the almost mythic giant squid that grows to 60 feet. Features an in-depth discussion with Museum Zoologist Dr. Clyde Roper. |
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May 2, 2002
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A conversation with Cheech Marin (actor and art collector) and Gilbert "Magu" Luhan (artist). |
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A behind-the-scenes tour with Curator Jeffrey Post. |
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April 03, 2002
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See how Smithsonian scientists are helping to save America's most endangered mammal from extinction. |
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March 25, 2002
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Curator Dwight Blocker-Bowers shares some of his favorite off-exhibit artifacts from famous film and Broadway musicals. |
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March 1, 2002
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Illustrated lecture by Dr. Mercedes S. Foster, Museum curator of birds. These bright, showy birds demonstrate how evolution shapes animal societies. |
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Feb. 28, 2002
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One of only three known drawings of everyday objects by Michelangelo was discovered in the collection of the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. |
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Feb. 15, 2002
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The life of Afghanistan's nomadic tribes and the story of wealthy Afghan traders are explored by filmmakers Judith Dwan Hallet and Stanley Ira Hallet. |
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Sept. 10, 2001
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Ms. Burnett reflects on the entertainers who influenced her, including her spiritual mentor, Lucille Ball (81min audio). |
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March 2001
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The Life of Buddha
World-renowned religious thinker Karen Armstrong provides a fascinating portrait of the Buddha and analyzes what made him pursue a life of spirituality. |
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Oct. 20, 1997
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The historian reveals key moments that shaped her life and forged her love of telling a good story |
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July 29, 1995
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Strategies for Victory: Sherman and the Civil War
Civil War historian James McPherson analyzes Union strategies to win the war and discusses the role of General Sherman in carrying them out. |
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General Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg
Civil War battlefield study leader Ed Bearss reviews the strategy and tactics of General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg. |
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James McNeill Whistler transformed his patron's dining room into a landmark of interior design. This presentation is an audio tour of the transplanted salon. |
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Explore the land and underwater worlds of the truly unique islands with marine biologist Dr. Carole Baldwin. |
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