The great fire in the famous Notre Dame Cathedral badly damaged a great Parisian monument, but it seemed to affect French national identity almost as profoundly as it damaged the church itself. How does the history of this iconic cathedral … Read more
What do we learn when we exchange goods and ideas with other cultures? How does engagement with the wider world help us understand ourselves? This seminar explores connections among commerce, art, and culture in three eras. We’ll travel to early … Read more
*This event is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, email human@unc.edu with your First & Last Name, Email address, & phone number.* Political and military leaders in the United States planned a final military campaign that could end … Read more
Sold Out: To be added to the waitlist please email human@unc.edu with your name and phone number.* A Distinguished Scholar Seminar featuring Bart D. Ehrman The growth of the Christian church from a tiny sect of Jesus’ close followers to … Read more
A Distinguished Scholar Seminar featuring Tim Carter “You’ve never had it so good,” proclaimed the U.S. Democratic party in the 1952 presidential election.The fact that the Democrats lost, however, suggests that despite the postwar boom, not everything in the garden … Read more
This event is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please email human@unc.edu with your first & last name and preferred phone number. A Distinguished Scholar Seminar featuring Gerhard L. Weinberg FEBRUARY 1 9:30 am–3:45 pm The European … Read more
FEBRUARY 15 | 9:00 am–5:00 pm Human curiosity has always pushed people to set off on long journeys to learn about the wider world, to look for wealth and fame, or to find new knowledge about themselves. This seminar will … Read more
SOLD OUT: EMAIL HUMAN@UNC.EDU WITH YOUR NAME & PHONE NUMBER TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST A Distinguished Scholar Seminar featuring Bart D. Ehrman According to the most recent Pew Research Poll, 72 percent of all Americans believe in a … Read more
In the face of populist pressures, many nations around the world are turning to authoritarian leaders whose attachment to the liberal values of democracy, transparency, and human rights is questionable at best or outright denied. What inspires people to prefer … Read more
Due to COVID-19, this event has been postponed until Fall 2020. We sent an email to all registered participants with information about refunds, credits, or saving seats for the postponed event. Email us at human@unc.edu if you have any questions. … Read more
