History

(1) The art of making the Lanzhou Waterwheel was all but lost in the 21st century. Duan Yicun, the 20th descendent of the original Chinese Yellow River Waterwheel inventor, struggles to compete in the modern waterwheel market and to pass on the heritage of his craft. (2) In a ceremony with much meaning to Shiite Muslims in Iran, but which has much more ancient origins, a group of traditional people in Shahrud, Semnan Province, perform their ablution a few hours before the start of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year.

Produced in 2018 by Archaeological Legacy Institute

(1) This is a short documentary about the forging of a Javanese Gamelan gong, highlighting the rhythmic nature of the methods employed by traditional gamelan makers, including the firing, molding and tuning of a new bronze instrument. (2) The famous Bridge of Avignon, the subject if a wonderful children’s song, stops in the middle of the Rhone River. Abandoned centuries ago, it prompts questions. What happened to it? Why is there so little left? Where did it lead to? And what did it look like in all its glory?

Produced in 2018 by Archaeological Legacy Institute

(1) In the eighth century, after centuries of trade contact, the Vikings set sail in their clinker-built ships to many parts of the world. Over a span of 300 years, they carried out raids, trade and migration all over Christian Europe and even more far-flung regions. (2) Native Americans from the Standing Rock Indian Reservation speak out on the Dakota Access Pipeline, the repetition of history and their roles as water-protectors in a struggle for modern sovereignty. This film examines the protests as well as the social consequences of pipeline construction.

(1) In 480 BC, Greek cities of Sicily soundly defeated a massive Carthaginian force at the first Battle of Himera. Himera then built the Temple of Victory and, in a unique event in the history of Greeks in Sicily, buried 10,000 riders with their horses. But in 409 BC, Himera was destroyed. (2) Tasiro is a wood carver who expertly creates traditional sculptures representing the Solomon Islands culture and reflecting the natural beauty of the environment that surrounds him. Dedicated to his craft, Tasiro uses carving as a means of supporting his family.

OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, presents Neville Frankel and his lecture 'Under the Soviet Shadow: Family History Meets Fiction.'

OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute,  presents Dr. Marvin Goldman and his lecture 'Our Town: One Hundred Years from Now.'

OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, presents Larry Lobre and his lecture 'Great Movie Houses - Treasures of California: Part 2.' Session Two of Two.

OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, presents Larry Lobre and his lecture 'Great Movie Houses - Treasures of California: Part 2.' Session One of Two.

OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, presents Dr. Gary Sandrock and his lecture 'A Technological History of Fire: Part 2.' Session Two of Two.