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Tutankhamun: Golden King, Great Pharaoh
March 18, 2009
Clare Fitzgerald Michael C. Carlos Museum

Clare Fitzgerald, from the Michael C. Carlos Museum, discusses the two current exhibitions about the most famous archaeological discovery of all time: King Tut's tomb. Fitzgerald also discusses the photography of Harry Burton, who documented the Tutankhamun excavation when the tomb was discovered in 1922. This event is hosted by The Englishman Gallery in Atlanta.

Art & Architecture | Culture & Identity | History
Archaeology | Art & Architecture | Art History | King Tut | Middle Eastern | Photography | Tomb
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Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge II
Robert Labaree
00:45:11
Following a panel discussion about cultural, historical, religious, and musical aspects of the Jewish-Sufi collaborations in Turkey from the 16th to the 20th centuries, an ensemble of Jewish and Muslim vocalists and instrumentalists play examples of relevant musical repertoire.
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge I
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol
00:48:51
A panel of scholars speak on cultural, historical, religious, and musical aspects of the Jewish-Sufi collaborations in Turkey from the 16th to the 20th centuries. This event was produced by the DUNYA Organization, under the direction of Mehmet Ali Sanlikol.
Audio-only
Marc Chagall: In Context and In Person
Bella Meyer
01:32:00
Art historian Juliet Bellow and Bella Meyer, granddaughter of Marc Chagall, explore Chagall's life and work. Bellow explores Chagall's art within the context of his time and compares it with that of his fellow Russian expatriates.
Audio-only
Pervez Musharraf: US-Pakistani Relations
Pervez Musharraf
00:07:43
Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf speaks with anchor Marco Werman in the studio of PRI's The World at WGBH. He answers questions about US-Pakistani relations and the battle against extremists in Pakistan. Other stories from PRI's The World. [Photo: Catherine Murphy]
Bulent Atalay: Leonardo's Universe
Bulent Atalay
00:06:02
Bulent Atalay and Bethanne Patrick discuss Atalay's book, Leonardo's Universe, which explores the life, times and thoughs of Leonardo da Vinci.
Elizabeth Kostova: Art and Obsession
Elizabeth Kostova
01:11:00
Author Elizabeth Kostova talks with NPR correspondent Lynn Neary about art, obsession, and other themes that inform Kostova's new novel, The Swan Thieves.

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