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The Caucasus: A Cradle of Civilization with Dr. Nina Wieda

The Caucasus: A Cradle of Civilization with Dr. Nina Wieda


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Many people describe themselves as “Caucasian,” but don’t necessarily know why. Our discussion will introduce participants to the Caucasus region – the mountainous area between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, the home to the earliest uncontested traces of human civilization outside of Africa. The region is small geographically, but enormous in its cultural impact and historical influence. <'p> 
A meeting place of four religions and over a hundred languages, the Caucasus mountain range is the natural border between Europe and Asia. Featured as early as the eighth century BC in the Tale of Jason, the Argonauts, and the Golden Fleece, the region still produces cultural forms recognized by UNESCO as the world’s intangible heritage treasure. Today, Caucasus is a coveted geopolitical prize and host to many annual political and business conferences.
Led by an expert on the Caucasus, Nina Wieda, this interactive seminar will illuminate the region – both past and present. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with increased knowledge about the Caucasus and a desire to learn more.
This conversation is part of a multi-part series on Eurasian Culture with Nina Wieda. Each session is designed to be enjoyed as a stand-alone seminar as well as part of the extended series.

Nina Wieda-Tyurina is a native of the Caucasus living in Chicago, USA. She holds a Ph.D. in Slavic from Northwestern University and an MA in Nationalism Studies from Central European University. Nina also has experience in journalism, advertising, and consumer research – her writing has been published in three languages. She wrote her Master's thesis about the Northern Caucasus region. Dr. Wieda currently teaches at Northwestern University near Chicago.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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Tom Cottingham (Charlotte, US)

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Linda A Lingle (Seattle, US)
Fascinating information

Although I had a very basic idea about the location of the Caucasus mountains, I had no knowledge about the fascinating archeological and cultural history of the area. Now when I hear about these countries I have a much greater appreciation for the complexity of the past and present in the region.

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Janine K. (Berkeley, US)
Fascinating

I learned so much about this important area of the world, from the language to the geography and migration of people from Africa to this region. Truly captivating.

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Laurie (Phoenix, US)
Very interesting

Excellent presentation about a very interesting part of the world. We learned a lot!

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Tom Cottingham (Charlotte, US)

Good speaker. Organized. Excellent graphics. Learned what I wanted to know.

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LINDA MARSHALL (Houston, US)

Guest did not leave comment

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Linda A Lingle (Seattle, US)
Fascinating information

Although I had a very basic idea about the location of the Caucasus mountains, I had no knowledge about the fascinating archeological and cultural history of the area. Now when I hear about these countries I have a much greater appreciation for the complexity of the past and present in the region.

J
Janine K. (Berkeley, US)
Fascinating

I learned so much about this important area of the world, from the language to the geography and migration of people from Africa to this region. Truly captivating.

L
Laurie (Phoenix, US)
Very interesting

Excellent presentation about a very interesting part of the world. We learned a lot!