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Ancient Civilizations

Jean-Pierre Houdin Pyramid Lectures

The Kansas City Metro Area has a wonderful opportunity to attend two lectures this month by French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin as part of the Polsky Practical Personal Enrichment Series. For more information or to RSVP, visit http://www.jccc.edu/foundation/events/polsky-series/index.html Highlights from the website above: “JCCC is proud to welcome Jean-Pierre Houdin, traveling from Paris, to be our special guest … Continue reading »

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Experimental Philology: Cuneiform and Cursive Hieroglyphs

In preparation for our international study trip to London, Oxford, and Berlin, several trip participants have enrolled in an Independent Study Course, Egypt and the Ancient Near East. Co-taught with Professor Melanie Hull, this 10-week course gives JCCC students a unique opportunity to explore the history, religion, art, culture, politics, language, literature, and the worldview of both … Continue reading »

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Adventures in Ancient Egypt: JCCC Summer Youth Program 2015

During the last week of July, students in grades 6-7 from around the KC Metro area participated in the first ever Adventures in Ancient Egypt camp at JCCC taught by Professor Davidson. This course was inspired by Rick Riordan’s Kane Chronicles trilogy which updates Egyptian mythology for modern audiences. We examined the people, places, history, culture, language and religion … Continue reading »

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Egyptology European Tour 2015

Wow! What a trip! I’ve been sorting through thousands of photos, so here are a few to start with.

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JCCC’s Free College Day 2015

On Saturday 18 April, JCCC opened its doors in gratitude to the continued support of its community. Professors and staff members gave lectures and workshops on a wide variety of topics. Professor Davidson gave three workshops on Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Egyptology: a Virtual Tour, and Ancient Greek.  In the first, participants learned about the history of … Continue reading »

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Coming soon!

This site is still being developed. Check back soon to learn about ancient Egypt, ancient languages and civilizations, and a trip to Europe to visit Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern museum collections, monuments, and professional organizations. In the meantime, Professor Davidson can answer your questions at sdavid22@jccc.edu. Please contact the Continuing Education department http://www.jccc.edu/continuing-education/ if … Continue reading »

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