Goddesses, Whores, Vampyres and Archaeologists: uncovering ancient Mytilene
LA Society 1201 9th St., Manhattan Beach, CABass Lecture
Bass Lecture
Norton Lecture
How might the research and pedagogy of the academy, and especially disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, connect fruitfully with dynamic agendas in technology development, change management in business, and the challenges of a complex world of runaway crises? How might we address this question of transdisciplinary reach while cherishing the specialized expertise […]
Victoria Almansa-Villatoro, Junior Research Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows In ancient Egypt, iron harvested from meteorites was used to create ritual objects associated with royalty and power. An iron dagger from the tomb of King Tutankhamun is one of the oldest Egyptian objects verified to be of meteoritic origin. In this lecture, Almansa-Villatoro will discuss […]
This lecture is no longer happening in September, a new date will be scheduled for the spring.
This full-day festival celebrates women and femme artists from around the world, featuring art and performances from some of the region’s best female artists and creatives. Honor the power and diversity of feminine creativity with a day of activities the whole family can enjoy, like live performances, hands-on workshops, storytelling, and an artist marketplace.
Joukowsky Lecture
Abstract: The past, whether real, tangible, embellished, or imagined, can be a particularly powerful and alluring source of symbols, narratives, and ideas. Echoes from the distant past can reverberate and affect the lives of contemporary and descendant communities, and issues related to politics, cultural heritage management, tourism, and national identity can all be tied to […]
