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Jeff Shaara on the Battle of Vicksburg: A Siege for the Ages

The spring of 1863 found the strategic city of Vicksburg on the Mississippi under attack from Grant’s forces, leading to a six-week trial by siege, starvation, and devastation that led to its ultimate surrender. Author Jeff Shaara brings the stories of both soldiers and civilians to vivid life.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 7:00 P.M.
The Key to Linear B: Unlocking a Lost World

A romantic archaeologist, a brilliant classical scholar, and a haunted architect were linked by an obsession: an unknown language whose secrets held the key to a vanished civilization that flourished a millennium before Greece’s Classical Age. Author Margalit Fox tells a true story that spans 3,500 years.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:45 P.M.
Creative Partnerships that Changed Modern Art

The interplay of creative and personal energy can often produce remarkable artistic results. Spend a fascinating day exploring the collaborations that sparked Fauvism and Futurism and influenced the work of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:00 A.M.
The Jews of Britain

Though Jews have been part of British society since the 11th century, that long relationship was often a troubled one. Historian Virginia W. Newmyer surveys a cultural and religious history in which achievement and acceptance prevailed over suspicion and ignorance.

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:45 P.M.
The Real CSI: Tracking Hidden Criminals with the FBI’s Elite Units

Two veterans of the FBI’s Behavioral Science and Analysis Units reveal why the real-life hunt for notorious offenders is more complex—and often more dangerous—than what fans of crime shows may see.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 6:45 P.M.
A Scientist in the Kitchen: Demystifying the Science of Cooking

Ever pondered the difference between browning and caramelizing? Or wondered why liquids and solids have separate measuring ups? Food writer and chemist Robert L. Wolke offers insights into how scientific savvy can guide home cooks—and passes plates of brownies—at a practical and entertaining session in the Atrium Cafe’s kitchen.

Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 6:45 P.M.
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