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1968: A Global Revolution That Changed the World

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This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of 1968, a year of turmoil, violence, and social change whose legacies still inform our contemporary cultures and lives. What happened in 1968? Why was it a global phenomenon? How are the events of … Read more

Changes and Continuities in Modern Russian Culture

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Modern Russian culture has both fascinated and baffled Americans who want to understand the complex history of this vast, constantly evolving nation.This seminar will explore the cultural and social dimensions of modern Russia, with particular attention to its creative films … Read more

Beyond Gatsby and Bathtub Gin: Rethinking the “Roaring ‘20s”

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The 1920s are known as the age of flappers, speakeasys, and the new carefree lifestyles of America’s upper classes, but other cultural changes, especially the creative contributions of African-Americans, are often overshadowed. This seminar offers a more nuanced and complicated … Read more

Korean War Legacies in the US & Asia

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In collaboration with the Carolina Asia Center The Korean War is sometimes called the Forgotten War, but its legacy continues down to the present, influencing current events and political memories in both Asia and America. How do contemporary perceptions of recent … Read more

The Global Crisis of Liberal Democracies

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In collaboration with the Institute for the Study of the Americas Democratic governments may now be facing more social unrest and populist opposition than at any time since World War II. Political elites are widely condemned as “out of touch” … Read more

Four Great Controversies in Early Christianity

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*Sold Out: Email human@unc.edu with your name, number of seats requested, and a phone number to be added to the wait list.* A Distinguished Scholar Seminar Featuring Bart D. Ehrman The growth of the Christian church from being a tiny … Read more

How Long Can a Truth Be Denied? The Life, Ideas, and Memory of Galileo

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In collaboration with PlayMakers Repertory Company The Italian scientist Galileo Galilei was condemned by the Roman Catholic Church in the 17th century when he asserted that the earth was not the center of the universe. The German playwright Bertolt Brecht, … Read more

Anxious Eras: Conflicts and Creativity in Uncertain Times

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Feeling uneasy lately? It may comfort you to know that people in the past have also suffered through periods of deep personal and collective anxiety—and managed to survive them. In fact, they often responded creatively to challenging circumstances, developing new … Read more

The Versailles Treaty and Its Legacies

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The enormous human and financial costs of the First World War created the emotionally charged context for the 1919 Versailles peace conference. The victorious Allies wanted to hold their enemies responsible for the conflict, but they also sought to create … Read more