Past events tagged "Discussions"
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Oct. 10, 2009 - 11:00 am
We examine the history and
current challenges facing the Central Intelligence Agency and discuss the
controversy regarding destruction of interrogation tapes as well as the origins
of the C.I.A. after World War II and how the C.I.A. functioned during the Cold
War. We top off our investigation by...
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Oct. 10, 2009 - 10:00 am
Explore
Colorado history
through legend and fact. Learn about the competing claims to Colorado dating back to
the Native Americans who originally lived here. We also cover the 15-year
struggle to become the 38th state as well as the role of mining and oil in the
evolution of the state. Bring your...
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Oct. 03, 2009 - 1:00 pm
As
we celebrate the birth of Abraham Lincoln, join us for a look at the man and
the legend. He is rated by many as the greatest president in our country’s
history, yet there are as many fascinating myths as there are great true
stories of his life. We tell a few of these tales as well as reflect on...
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Sep. 26, 2009 - 2:00 pm
We
trace the history of baseball from Abner Doubleday to Barry Bonds and tell a
few of the legendary stories of the game, including the Merkle Incident, the
1919 Chicago Black Sox, the Curse of the Bambino, and others. We also discuss
Jackie Robinson and the role of the Negro Leagues as well as how...
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Sep. 24, 2009 - 2:00 pm
Hear
the story of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic as well as the
discovery and salvage operation that began over 70 years later. We also
meet “Unsinkable” Molly Brown and her link to Denver. Presented by Active MindsTM.
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Sep. 10, 2009 - 6:30 pm
We
trace the history of baseball from Abner Doubleday to Barry Bonds and tell a
few of the legendary stories of the game, including the Merkle Incident, the
1919 Chicago Black Sox, the Curse of the Bambino, and others. We also discuss
Jackie Robinson and the role of the Negro Leagues as well as how...
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Sep. 08, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Somalia’s history is a story of
colonialism yielding to authoritarianism dissolving into anarchy. Chaos has
reigned since the early 1990s with rampant wars between rival clans, with no
functional government in charge. Severe famine prompted the United Nations
and the U.S.
to intervene in the 1990s...
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Sep. 08, 2009 - 1:30 pm
We trace the alluring history
of gold that takes you on a journey from ancient civilizations to the '49er strike
at Sutter’s Mill. We touch on Colorado’s
own gold rush as well as the role gold has played around the world, from
plunderers throughout history to the “gold standard” for money....
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Sep. 05, 2009 - 1:00 pm
Hear
the story of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic as well as the
discovery and salvage operation that began over 70 years later. We also
meet “Unsinkable” Molly Brown and her link to Denver. Presented by Active MindsTM.
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Sep. 05, 2009 - 11:00 am
Explore
Colorado history
through legend and fact. Learn about the competing claims to Colorado dating back to
the Native Americans who originally lived here. We also cover the 15-year
struggle to become the 38th state as well as the role of mining and oil in the
evolution of the state. Bring your...
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