Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid on Understanding Ancient Mesopotamia

Join Principal Architect, Mitchell Rocheleau in this interview with Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid, author of "Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and The Birth of History", Historian and honorary fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. We discuss the importance of the creation of cities, early beginnings of Mesopotamia as a place and the incredible technologies from irrigation and writing systems that were essential to the environment. Watch to understand why studying ancient Mesopotamia is vital for our understanding of our present societies and how evolution of these creations has affected our current life and the ways in which we access basic needs.

The Parthenon: Stories Architecture Can Tell

Recent restoration and analysis of the Parthenon, in tandem with other discoveries, have uncovered a wealth of new information regarding this iconic architectural masterpiece. Much of this information challenges and presents new perspectives about the conventional understanding of the structure.

Interview with Mike Parker Pearson: The Origins of Stonehenge

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, meets with Mike Parker Pearson. Mike is an English archeologist specializing in the study of Neolithic Britain, most notably Stonehenge. He was the director at the Stonehenge Riverside Project and the author of several books, including Stonehenge - A New Understanding.