Africa is the second largest continent in area and population. That being said, it’s also a land of great contrasts and diversity. We have lots of interesting titles that delve into the mysteries of life on the African continent. Here are just a few: “Gods and Soldiers : the Penguin Anthology of Contemporary African Writing,” [...]
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On April 29, 1945, the bodies of Mussolini and other executed Fascists were loaded into a moving van and trucked to Milan. The bodies were hung upside down from the roof of an Esso gas station. This was done both to discourage any Fascists from continuing the fight and as an act of revenge for [...]
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Egypt is a birthplace of civilization. Ancient Egyptians created the first national government, as well as early forms of mathematics and writing. Perhaps you are interested in delving into some of the history and culture of this civilization. Many interesting titles abound: “The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt,” edited by Ian Shaw “The Inner Guide [...]
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How do people get away with stealing and trading stolen art and antiquities from museums and archaeological sites around the world? The market in illicit antiquities operates globally and very profitably. It is also a market that takes advantage of poverty-stricken countries where people are willing to sell their heritage to survive and legal loopholes [...]
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The 6th annual Akron Storytelling Festival begins tomorrow. All events are FREE! Jay O’Callahan and Suzi “Mama” Whaples will be in Akron, Friday and Saturday. Listen and enjoy stories at their concerts. Learn storytelling techniques at their workshops. Come early and enjoy the music of Lisa and Heather Malyuk. The schedule of [...]
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Strategies for a Successful Ask July 13, 2011, 11:30am-1:30pm Main Library, Meeting room 2AB Relationship building is at the heart of effective fundraising. Join us for a panel discussion and learn first-hand what donors are looking for from a community partner and how best to approach them. Workshops are free and will be [...]
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America is a land that was shaped and continues to be shaped by a multitude of forces of all kinds, from politics and religion, to art, architectural styles, and cultural diversity, to name a few. Perhaps some of these titles might pique your curiosity about all things American. “Revolutionary Spirits : the Enlightened Faith of America’s Founding Fathers,” by Gary [...]
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Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated on July 14th of each year. Fourteenth of July and the Taking of the Bastille by Christopher Prendergast – The French have continually refashioned the meaning of the day and of the French Revolution in general. By the bicentennial in 1989, a commemoration of the [...]
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