Dr. Nick Winters presents the AIA Chicago Society Annual Webster Lecture Mechanically simple and mathematically sophisticated, the sundial was a triumph of ancient astronomy and technology. In this lecture and workshop, we will explore the diverse forms and functions of ancient sundials, as well as their social uses and political meanings. From rudimentary wall-dials to […]
Join the AIA for a fascinating evening as Anne Austin (University of Missouri, St. Louis) presents Ancient Ink: Discovering the Tattooed Women of Ancient Egypt. This presentation will be given […]
Amid recent efforts to remove Confederate Monuments throughout cities in the South, the City of Louisville removed its monument situated on a public street in the middle of the University of Louisville’s main campus. During disassembly of the monument, a cornerstone box containing commemorative objects was found. This presentation discusses these objects and their relationship […]