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Nov. 09, 2005
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Lawrence Krauss considers whether extra dimensions are
abstract speculation, or if they hold the key to a deeper
understanding of the universe.
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Jan. 19, 2005
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Everyone has heard of the Big Bang Theory, but how many
can actually claim to understand it? Join physicist
Simon Singh for this enlightening journey.
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Apr. 06, 2005
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In a provocative lecture, Nobel Prize recipient Robert
Laughlin proposes nothing less than a new way
of understanding fundamental laws of science. |
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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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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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Oct. 26, 2004
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The 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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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. 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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Ms. Burnett reflects on the entertainers who influenced
her, including her spiritual mentor, Lucille Ball (81min
audio) |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oct. 5, 2004
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Dr. Randall delves into a whole raft of remarkable concepts
in elementary particle physics that now ride atop the
scientific firmament
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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. 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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Explore the land and underwater worlds of the truly
unique islands with marine biologist Dr. Carole Baldwin.
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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 (60min audio) |
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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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March 2001
(60min audio)
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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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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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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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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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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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