Lectures tagged "Turkey"

Thomas Ricks: General Petraeus and the American Military in Iraq
Thomas Ricks: General Petraeus and the American Military in Iraq
Thomas E. Ricks
February 1, 2010
00:45:21
Washington Post correspondent Thomas E. Ricks discusses his newly in paperback exploration of the Iraq war, The Gamble: General Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq.
Stimulating Beverages: Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate in Early America
Amanda Lange
January 7, 2010
00:42:39
Amanda Lange, curator at Historic Deerfield, explains how tea, coffee, and chocolate--originally prescribed as cures for ailments ranging from headaches and depressions--became counted among the necessities of daily life.
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge II
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge II
Robert Labaree
October 29, 2009
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
October 29, 2009
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.
US-Turkey Relations
Mark Parris
January 30, 2009
00:56:26
Former US Ambassador Mark Parris is joined by Turkish Congressman Suat Kiniklioglu to discuss new directions for relations between Turkey and the US during the Obama administration. This event is hosted by Kennesaw State University.
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France, Turkey, and the United States
Andre Teissier-duCros
June 25, 2008
00:39:09
Andre Teissier-duCros shares his insight on trilateral relations between the US, France, and Turkey. This event was hosted by the Istanbul Center of Atlanta.
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Benjamin Franklin and the Wild Turkey
Elizabeth Riely
March 23, 2006
00:45:53
Historian Elizabeth Riely explores Benjamin Franklin's encounters with the odd-looking bird, from his "turkey-fries" leading up to his famous kite-flying experiment with electricity to his celebrated remarks on why the turkey would be more suitable than the bald eagle as a symbol of our nation.