Albert Einstein: Relatively Speaking
As a non-scientist trying to share the genius of Einstein’s theory of relativity, George Capaccio took the scientist’s words to heart: “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but…
Mirror at the Gate: Greek Buddhist and Christian Art and Archaeology
An examination of material connections between neighboring regions during Late Antiquity.
Springfield’s Fred T. Ley, the Springfield Man Who Built the Chrysler Building
The Art-Deco style Chrysler Building in New York City was built by Fred T. Ley, a general contractor from Springfield, MA.
Cyprus & Malta: Coveted Islands, Complicated Histories
Visit some ancient tombs and temples, Byzantine and Baroque churches, and more of the Mediterranean islands.
Saving Union Station
the 40-year fight to preserve and return to greatness the 91-year-old Springfield railroad station.
Culture & Cocktails: Oktoberfest – The Art of the Brew
Annual beer tasting and homebrew competition on the Quadrangle Green.
The Invention of the American Art Museum, 1870—1930: From Craft to Cultural History
Examine the momentous changes that transformed American museums to world-class status.
Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem
Dr. Richard Kurin, Distinguished Scholar from the Smithsonian, goes beyond the speculation to reveal the truth behind a legendary stone.