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Standing Guard: The Terra-Cotta Warriors

Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:45 PM


Robert DeCaroli explores the legacy created for the first emperor of China, the world-famous life-size terra-cotta army from Xi’an buried in formation by the thousands, poised for battle. Tonight, explore the legacy these soldiers reveal about early China.

Chinese Treasures in Washington

Friday, February 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM


Resident Members Only: The ancient terra-cotta warriors of China are making a rare visit to the United States. Not the entire army of statues that was buried almost 2,000 years ago, of course, but we will see 15 of them at the National Geographic museum as part of our tour of Chinese treasures in Washington.

Chinese Treasures in Washington

Friday, March 12, 2010 at 9:00 AM


Resident Members Only: The ancient terra-cotta warriors of China are making a rare visit to the United States. Not the entire army of statues that was buried almost 2,000 years ago, of course, but we will see 15 of them at the National Geographic museum as part of our tour of Chinese treasures in Washington.

Rome’s Deadliest Enemy: The Life and Legend of Mithradates

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 6:45 PM


Scholar Adrienne Mayor tells the gripping story of Mithradates, the ruthless and visionary rebel who challenged Rome's power in the 1st century B.C. Part terrorist, alchemist, and genocidaire, he envisioned a grand Eastern empire to rival Rome.

The Origins of Art 35,000 Years Ago: What Were They Thinking?

Monday, April 5, 2010 at 6:45 PM


Why did early modern humans begin creating art over 35,000 years ago? Archaeologist Nicholas Conard addresses this question and discusses delicate figurines he excavated in southwestern Germany. In collaboration with the Natural History Museum.