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Category: "Archaeology and The Ancient World"

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Ancient Pompeii in the Year 79 A.D.

Mario Macaluso, Plainview
Ancient Pompeii on August 24, 79 A.D. - the day when the city was destroyed by a cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

Understanding Past Native American Cultures in the Hudson Valley Through Archaeology

Eugene J. Boesch, Mahopac
The presentation will focus on Native Americans in the Hudson Valley, from its earliest occupation by humans, at least 12,000 years ago, to the period of initial European Contact.

From Founders to Farmers: An Archaeologist's View of Hudson Valley Homes of the 19th Century

Eugene J. Boesch, Mahopac
The transformation of domestic life in the 19th century -- from a largely rural lifestyle to a middle class consumer society -- set the stage for 20th century culture. Using the techniques of archeology, we explore how life was lived in 19th century homes of the lower Hudson Valley, and how the transformations of that era connects to our own contemporary experiences.

The Mexican Muralist Movement and the American Artists It Influenced

Jaime Arredondo, Long Island City
Mexico's rich cultural heritage has attracted artists from all over the world -- and led to a cross-fertilization of ideas between some of the greatest artists of Mexico and the United States.

The History and Archaeology of Jerusalem: Second Temple Period

Esther Grushkin, Staten Island
In this slide presentation, you will see a model of Herod's glorious temple, and learn how Jerusalemites lived, worshipped, and died during the Second Temple Period.

Strong Celtic Women

James MacKillop, Jamesville
Her long red hair blew in the wind as her chariot led troops into battle... This describes several Celtic queens, both legendary and historical.

The Birth of History: Epic Poetry and Science Come Together in Ancient Greece

Colin M. Wells, Westport
We've always had a past, but that doesn't mean we've always had "history." Who were the first historians? What inspired them? How did they see themselves and their craft?

During and After the Ice: The First Americans - An Ice Age Mystery Story

Eugene J. Boesch, Mahopac
Modern Homo sapiens is known to have appeared in Africa between 60,000 and 80,000 years ago. So when did human beings come to the Americas? Despite all we've uncovered about these Paleoindians, how they lived, and what happened to them, when they got here remains one of the great mysteries of the Ice Age.

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