Mexico (New Spain) in the 17th and 18th centuries was an area that enjoyed enormous economic prosperity. Each year, galleon ships crossed the Pacific and brought porcelain, silks, ivory, spices and a myriad ofother goods from China to Mexico. The stylistic features and design of many of these trade items influenced the artists and designers […]
The Last Klezmer, Documentary Film Screening 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Lewkowitz Sanctuary 122 E. Culver Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-241-7870 Arizona Humanities Opportunity Grant FREE Join the Arizona Jewish Historical Society for a film screening of The Last Klezmer and post-film discussion with director Yale Strom. The Last Klezmer follows 69 […]
During the Second World War, Arizona’s open spaces, sparse population, and mild weather made it an ideal location for a wide range of military operations including combat training, POW camps, and flight training. By war’s end, more pilots received their wings in Arizona than in any other state. This presentation discusses the war’s impact on […]
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American Indians are the only ethnic group in the United States who, for generations, were subjected to forced education by the federal government. In the early years, Indian children were hunted down and taken by force to boarding schools, residing there for three or more years. These children were stripped of their Native identities, not […]
Join Arizona Humanities (AH) for a workshop FREE and open to anyone interested in learning more about AH and how to write a competitive grant proposal. Registration is limited and closes one business day prior to the workshop. If you would like to register for a workshop that is already closed, please contact Whitney Klotz, […]
What is DÃa de los Muertos? From where does it originate? And how is it celebrated? DÃa de los Muertos or Days of the Dead is a significant and highly celebrated holiday in Mexico, Latin America, and the Southwestern United States. To understand DÃa de los Muertos one has to set aside preconceived notions. To […]
Many neuroscientists study music to elucidate mysteries of the brain. Why is music such a rich resource? Not only can scientists physically track the process of learning music as different areas of the brain light up, they can trace music’s powerful effect on our emotions, muscles and memory. The benefits of music span well beyond […]
Ancient Indian petroglyphs (symbols carved or pecked on rocks) and pictographs (rock paintings) are claimed by some to be forms of writing for which meanings are known. But are such claims supported by archaeology or by Native Americans? Â Dart illustrates how petroglyph and pictograph styles changed through time and over different regions of the American […]
All people tell their stories their own way and recording people’s memories can be extraordinary, an inspiring way to look into the past. This presentation will give people the nitty-gritty skills to do oral history. It will help people envision oral history projects they could do, give sample questions and explain some of the ins […]
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