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Before the Empire: New Light from Early Qin Archaeology

Li Feng is Associate Professor of Early Chinese History and Archaeology, Department of East Asian Languages and Culltures at Columbia University. He discusses what archaeology has revealed about China before the rise of the First Emperor's empire. The opinions expressed in this lecture are

Ancient Peru Unearthed: Introduction

Audio tour excerpt by William Thorsell (Director & CEO) introducing the Sicán civilization and the exhibition.

Eva Holtby Lecture: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Acclaimed literary critic Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., this year's distinguished speaker, presents The Image of the African in Western Art. Dr. Gates is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at

History Wars: Is the Monarchy a Dangerous Relic of the Past?

The first of four lively debates on Canada's History. Michael Bliss and John Fraser argue the relevance of the monarchy to Canada today. Moderated by J.L. Granatstein. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal

History Wars: Multiculturalism has put Canada on the Wrong Course

The second of four lively debates on Canada's History. J.L. Granatstein and Haroon Siddiqui debate the influence of multicultrualism on Canada. Moderated by Michael Bliss. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the

The Blue Covenant

Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right? Moderated by Mark Kingwell, panelists Maude Barlow, National Chairperson, The Council of Canadians; Bruce Pardy, Professor of Environmental Law, Queen's University; and Dr. Zafar Adeel, Director, United Nations University Institute for

History Wars: Pierre Trudeau was a Disaster for Canada

One of the most loved and loathed Prime Ministers of Canada, Pierre Trudeau's influence continues to be felt today. Moderated by J.L. Granatstein, Canadian personalities David Frum and John English argue the nature of Trudeau's legacy in the third History Wars debate. The opinions

The Blue Legacy: An Evening with Alexandra Cousteau

Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of the legendary Jacques Cousteau speaks about her family's mission to raise understanding and awareness of the importance of water in all its forms. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions

Being Different: Autism with John Elder Robison

John Elder Robison is one of the most visible advocates for people living with Asperger's syndrome. He grew up with Asperger's at a time when the diagnosis didn't exist, and with no inkling of how to pass for normal. Robison overcame enormous odds to lead a fulfilling life - from an

Downstream: The Oil Sands Industry and The Athabasca River

D.W. Schindler discusses the controversy over the links between pollution from the oil sands industry with cancer deaths in fort Chipewyan on the Athabasca River in Alberta, what action has been taken, and what issues need to be addressed by future monitoring in order to develop the oil sands