Join the Carolina Public Humanities for a panel discussion with speakers from previous discussions: 'Why Dictators? The Appeal and Dangers of One-Person Rule.' In the face of populist pressures, many nations around the world are turning to authoritarian leaders whose … Read more
Cities usually become influential because of their economic or political prominence in national histories, but they can also become famous symbols for cultural and artistic creativity. This seminar focuses on two very different cities that share a reputation for exceptional … Read more
In this presentation, John Caldwell will contextualize Bollywood and Indian pop music within a long history of Indian cultural and religious traditions. Tune in for live musical performances that will demonstrate the evolution of these genres! This virtual event is … Read more
This spring will mark the tenth anniversary of the triple disaster that on March 11, 2011, brought an earthquake, a tsunami, and a nuclear meltdown to eastern Japan. To reflect on this anniversary, the Carolina Asia Center, Carolina Public Humanities … Read more
Join Carolina Public Humanities, the General Alumni Association and Gerhard L. Weinberg for their Distinguished Scholar Webinar on February 20 at 9:30 a.m. This well-informed seminar will cover the causes, strategies, and legacies of the Second World War - with … Read more
Join Carolina Public Humanities and the General Alumni Association for a two day lecture series on March 5 and March 6. A variety of speakers will examine religious freedom within a global context, teasing out some of the challenges that … Read more
Join the Carolina Public Humanities department on April 14 at 11:00 a.m. for a virtual talk by Oskar Czendze in collaboration with Wake Technical Community College and the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies. Register here for the Zoom link. In … Read more
With the 2020 Summer Olympic Games set to begin in Tokyo a year later than scheduled, this seminar will explore the complex relationship between the Olympic Movement and global politics. By focusing on a handful of the more significant Olympiads, … Read more
Join the Carolina Public Humanities department on June 3 this summer for their virtual “learning and listening” events combining commentary and performance. This concert, ‘Caribbean Connections,’ with virtual performances by Stephen Anderson and Juan Manuel Alamo. It’s the perfect mix … Read more
Frédéric François Chopin set the bar for all pianist-composers of the Romantic era. His etudes, waltzes, and other compositions are familiar to many, but what are some of the stories behind their creation, and what are the keys to understanding … Read more
