Art History of Games Panel Discussion with Jay David Bolter, Celia Pearce and Henry Lowood
A panel discussion featuring Jay David Bolter, Celia Pearce and Henry Lowood at the Art History of Games Symposium on February 5, 2010 in the High Museum of Art's Rich Auditorium on the campus of the Woodruff Arts Center, in midtown Atlanta. The discussion was moderated by Michael Nitsche. The symposium was presented by Georgia Tech and the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Jay David Bolter is the Wesley Chair of New Media at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is the author of Remediati
Art History of Games Panel Discussion with Jesper Juul, Frank Lantz and John Sharp
A panel discussion featuring Jesper Juul, Frank Lantz and John Sharp at the Art History of Games Symposium on February 5, 2010 in the High Museum of Art's Rich Auditorium on the campus of the Woodruff Arts Center, in midtown Atlanta. The discussion was moderated by Christoph Kluetsch. The symposium was presented by Georgia Tech and the Savannah College of Art and Design.
John Sharp is an accomplished game designer, art historian and educator with over 20 years experience. His design work is foc
Art History of Games Panel Discussion (see description for details)
A panel discussion featuring Nathalie Pozzi, Eric Zimmerman, Tale of Tales, Jason Rohrer and Brenda Brathwaite at the Art History of Games Symposium on February 6, 2010 in the High Museum of Art's Rich Auditorium on the campus of the Woodruff Arts Center, in midtown Atlanta. The discussion was moderated by John Sharp. The symposium was presented by Georgia Tech and the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Nathalie Pozzi is an architect whose projects cross the boundaries of art installation, arc
History of Epitaxial Graphene at Georgia Tech
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Conversations with History - Charlotte Jacobs
"Henry Kaplan and the Story of Hodgkin's Disease"
Charlotte DeCroes Jacobs, Shenson Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Division of Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine
Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Charlotte DeCroes Jacobs, M.D., for a discussion of the development of a cure for Hodgkin's lymphatic cancer. Tracing her decision to become a medical oncologist, Dr. Jacobs characterizes the challenges of being both an oncologist and biographer. She then traces the history of
23. Biology and History of Abortion
Global Problems of Population Growth (MCDB 150)
The idea that "life begins at conception" is not a scientific one. Since the disproof of 'spontaneous generation' (1668-1859), we have known that life only derives from life. Life arose billions of years ago and has continued since as a cycle. Assigning a beginning to a cycle (like the year) is arbitrary. The Bible describes the cycle as "Dust to Dust." Exodus describes a forced abortion as a property crime, but taking the life of the mother as a
Film in history/history in film
This is a module framework. It can be viewed online or downloaded as a zip file. As taught in Autumn Semester 2009 This module explores the inter-relations and interactions of film and history in 20th century Europe and the United States (with a few classic films from elsewhere). It considers how films have appropriated past events as their core subject matter or setting, for purposes of nostalgic entertainment or didactic drama, for social commentary, philosophical enquiry or political protest
Furious Faces on the Streets: Public Protests in history
"Power concedes nothing without a demand," avowed Frederick Douglass in 1857, "It never did and it never will." As an escaped slave who had gone on to become a leading figure in America's growing abolitionist movement, Douglas was no stranger to making... (Running Time 85:32)
OSU's 100 Years of History in Eastern Oregon
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Harvesting history, Laxton : the medieval village that survived the modern age
A video covering the medieval farming and life styles preserved in Laxton, a small village in Nottinghamshire which has survived the modern age. Includes images and artefacts from the exhibition presented by the University of Nottingham Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections. Suitable for community education, secondary education, undergraduate year one and further education Author and presenter: Kathryn Summerwill. Kathryn Summerwill qualified as a professional archivist from the Univ
History of New Media
This is a free, online course that addresses the historical aspects of the New Media. According to the authors, "This course is intended to generate a share understanding between professionals of some of the phenomena related to New Media. The objective is to discover some shared vocabulary and common ground."
Best of History on the Web The History of the Internet The best war history sites for students 100 YouTube Channels for History Buffs Conversations with History - Andrew J. Bacevich Online Art history at Smarthistory Smarthistory is an excellent way to learn about famous painters and pieces of artwork from around the world throughout the h New Testament History and Literature - Yale University A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 1 A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 4
Best of History Websites is an award-winning portal that contains annot
What is it? I have seen a few recaps of the beginnings of the internet but this is by far the most concise one that I have seen. It highlights all the major players, and technologies that shaped the world wide web as we know it today with loads
With ANZAC day approaching in Australia we are currently doing a great deal of research into both World War One and Two. My students have been using a number of sites to find out information. Below are some of the better ones.
Just another quick one for the weekend. If you are a history buff and love using doco's to explain history to your students then you will definitely find something here of interest to spice up your next history lesson. Art History, Ge
"America's Path to Permanent War"
Andrew J. Bacevich, Professor of History and International Relations Boston University
Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Andrew Bacevich for a discussion of the causes and consequences of the militarization of U.S. foreign policy. Focusing on ideas at the heart of the American foreign policy consensus--"Washington Rules"--,Professor Bacevich zeroes in on the preconceived notion that America's role should be that of leader and guarantor of world order.
This course by Professor Dale Martin provides a historical study of the origins of Christianity by analyzing the literature of the earliest Christian movements in historical context, concentrating on the New Testament. Although theological themes will occupy much of our attention, the course does not attempt a theological appropriation of the New Testament as scripture. Rather, the importance of the New Testament and other early Christian documents as ancient literature and as sources for histor
Covers the natural history of the county, some archaeological material, a chapter on Romano-British Somerset - including detailed coverage of Bath - the Somerset Domesday and the Geld Inquest.
Covers the Crewkerne and South Petherton hundreds, and the village of Martock, all in the south of the county.
