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A fascinating film series for those of us who admit that we know nothing about ancient history. Learn about
things you never learned in school because most of what you will se had not been discovered yet.

Black Pharaohs, Sunken Treasures
Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 PM

It’s a land of pyramids, gold, and ancient treas-
ure, but it’s not Egypt. It is present-day Sudan,
once home to the glorious kingdom of Kush. Ar-
chaeologists are using every means possible—
from robots to rock climbers—in their search for
clues about this long-neglected culture. For a
time, the ruled over all of Egypt, but only now
their real story is beginning to surface.

Nefertiti, The Lonely Queen,
Part 1 Conflict and Resolution
Wednesday, April 12, 6:30 PM

Part 1 looks at the status of cultural treasures
taken from their country of origin during colonial
times.
Voices demanding repatriation are getting strong-
er. Museum Directors talk about why their insti-
tution is the rightful owner and custodian of cer-
tain objects.

Nefertiti, The Lonely Queen,
Part 2 Permission and Denial
Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 PM

Part 2 focuses on the Parthenon marbles from
Athens which is the best-known example of cul-
tural heritage where there is a heavy ongoing de-
bate. Should the Marbles be unified?

Nefertiti, The Lonely Queen,
Part 3 Iconoclasm and Resurrection
Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 PM

Part 3 looks at the current situation in the Mid-
dle East and how that affects the cultural herit-
age of certain areas. The turmoil in Iraq, Egypt,
Libya, and Syria has led to mayhem in the cultur-
al heritage domain, Looted museums and looted
archeological sites.