Great Rivers That Shaped History - CAST Educational Program

Rivers: The Arteries of History: Begin with an overview of the place of rivers in human civilization. Learn about the geological formation of rivers, and their features, such as the world's river deltas and waterfalls. Take a first look at the human alteration of rivers, in the examples of levees and dams; their benefits and hazards. Consider how the beauty and drama of rivers have been featured in both visual art and literature. The Tigress and Euphrates Rivers: Encounter these two great rivers of the Middle East, known as the "cradle of civilization." Follow the rise on their banks of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations of Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria. Trace the fortunes of the Tigris and Euphrates through ancient times, World War I, and into our era. Note that the features of the rivers positioned them as centers of conflict through the centuries. Provided by and photos courtesy of Great Courses. Run Time: 57 minutes. MPLC #504475525. Hosted by the CAST Senior Center, CAST Educational Programs were developed to reach a wide audience of senior citizens, providing a variety of interesting subjects via in-person presentations and experiences. Scheduled year-round, we host programs at the CAST Senior Center, but also travel to area libraries, museums, places of interest, and other Senior/Community Centers in our area to introduce Seniors to the many program opportunities that are available. Our programs are open to the public and there are no membership dues. Unless noted, the programs are provided free and no preregistration is required. Carpooling is available for out-of-town trips. Check out our program schedule every month and join us for our next event. We look forward to seeing you!