Why Mesopotamia Matters: Masterpieces of Ancient Art
Dr. Diana McDonald, Ph.D. September 10, 2017 Some of the earliest, greatest and most enduring artworks were created as early as 5,000 years ago in the “Cradle of Civilization,” Mesopotamia – the land between two rivers, now modern day Iraq. The...
Suíomhanna Naofa: Ancient Sacred Sites in Ireland
Dr. Catherine Carter August 13, 2017 The history of a place and the history of religion in that place are inextricably entwined. This is true around the world but especially so in a place like Ireland, where holy sites dot the landscape. These sites, some...
Autonomous Vehicle Revolution: The Impact of Driverless Cars on Our Cities and Our Way of Life
Dale Dekker, AICP, Principal, Dekker/Perich/Sabatini July 9, 2017 “In the words of Yogi Berra, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” This insight certainly applies to the radical and revolutionary impact autonomous vehicles (a.k.a. driverless cars) will have on the...
US – Russian Relations: Is the Past Always the Prologue?
Ambassador C. Paul Robinson July 28, 2017 After 1991, following the break-up of the USSR, the Russian Federation began to slip into the rear-view mirror of American foreign policy. But the Russians have crept back, — and are now front and center, nuclear-armed...
Great Cities of the World: Barcelona
Dr. Marina Oborotova, CFIS/AIA June 11, 2017 Recently Barcelona became one of the top tourist destinations in the world. What is the secret of Barcelona’s attraction? To find out, join Marina Oborotova on a virtual trip through time and space in the fascinating...
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