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getting settled into iowa city
the last 4 weeks have been a time of monumental transition and emotion for me and for my family. in the past month, we packed all that we own into storage containers, moved out of our agoura hills...
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The ‘negative space’ argument: another reason why the U.S. should back...
A University of Iowa colleague of mine, Dr. Ahmed Souaiaia, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, and I were discussing the planned Palestinian proposal for statehood to the United Nations this week....
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our first iowa caucus experience
Roslyn and I (and baby Mac) just finished our first Iowa Caucus experience. After participating in the Coffee Bean Caucus at Hamburg Inn this weekend, we did the real thing tonight in Iowa City, home...
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U of Iowa DSPH to Build “AIDS Quilt Touch” Mobile Web App as Part of 25th...
The University of Iowa DSPH (Digital Studio for the Public Humanities) will be playing a role in honoring the 25th anniversary of the creation of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. As mentioned in a recent...
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Skype Interview about Archaeology with Mrs. Bibayoff’s Sixth Grade Class in...
Today, I participated in a Skype interview with Mrs. Karisa Bibayoff’s Natomas Charter School (Leading Edge Academy) 6th grade class in Sacramento, CA. We discussed how archaeology works and the...
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MacLaren’s First Presidential Experience
Mac got to experience his his first presidential rally today (September 7, 2012) when President Barack Obama visited the University of Iowa. Roslyn made him an “I heart Michelle” onesie and he was...
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Dr. Paul Dilley on the “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife” Announcement
Here’s a blog post from my University of Iowa Classics and Religious Studies colleague, Paul Dilley, who was at the Coptic conference in Rome when the big announcement was made. He writes: Professor...
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Dr. Jodi Magness to Give E.P. Adler Lecture at the University of Iowa as part...
Dr. Jodi Magness, the Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 University of...
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Mitt Romney Loses His Cool Discussing His Mormon Apocalyptic Worldview in...
A video is trending and recirculating this week that shows Republican Mitt Romney sparring with WHO NewsRadio 1040 talk show host Jan Mikelson about Gov. Romney’s Mormon faith’s view on abortion…in...
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Robert Cargill lectures on Tel Azekah, Digital Archaeological Modeling, and...
I recently gave “Studio Talk” about Tel Azekah and Digital Archaeological Modeling entitled “Digi-Tel Azekah: Digitally Modeling Archaeological Remains on the Judean-Philistine Borderline” at the...
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The Gazette highlights “Bible Secrets Revealed” on History
Alison Gowans has written an article for The Gazette titled, “University of Iowa scholar on History Channel series“, discussing my work with the upcoming History documentary series, “Bible Secrets...
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Audio of my interview on Iowa Public Radio’s “River to River” with Ben Kieffer
Yesterday, I was interviewed by Ben Kieffer on Iowa Public Radio‘s “River to River” show. Many thanks to Ben Kieffer for a great experience, and to Producer Emily Woodbury for setting it up and making...
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Prof. Robert Cargill to Appear on Iowa Public Radio’s “News Buzz” Today at...
I’m scheduled to appear on Iowa Public Radio’s “News Buzz” segment today (Friday, January 24, 2014) at 12:45 (central) with Ben Kieffer. I’ll be discussing a new report completed by the American Bible...
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So much for the separation of church and state in Iowa
HOW IN THE NAME OF IOWA could Governor Branstad sign this? How is the even a part of the Governor’s duties? The governor of our great state of Iowa recently signed a proclamation calling on the people...
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Prof. Robert Cargill on Iowa Public Radio to Discuss Issues of Separation of...
I’ve been invited to discuss matters pertaining to the separation of church and state on Iowa Public Radio‘s “River to River” with Ben Kieffer tomorrow, Monday, June 2, 2014, from noon to 1pm. We’ll...
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Iowa State University Lecture: A Virtual Reconstruction of Qumran and the...
Iowa State University has posted online the audio of my Oct 23, 2014 lecture at ISU entitled, “A Virtual Reconstruction of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Recent Advances and the Future of the Field“,...
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Robert Cargill discusses the Ten Commandments on “Talk of Iowa” Jan 22, 2015...
I shall be on Iowa Public Radio‘s “Talk of Iowa” today (Jan 22, 2015) at 10am (central) to discuss the Ten Commandments as literature, religious law, and political symbol with host Charity Nebbe. We...
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Robert Cargill to speak at Smithsonian tonight
I shall be lecturing on the “Cities of the Bible” for the Smithsonian Associates in Washington, DC on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 6:45 p.m. There will be a book signing to follow. Speaker: Robert R....
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Do we need religion to have a moral code?
Do we need religion to have a moral code? George Herbert Mead collegiate professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan, Dr. Webb Keane, and Dr. Robert Cargill, assistant professor of classics...
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On Celebrating “Western Civilization”– a thought in response to Steve King
There are basically two ways to celebrate “western civilization,” the cultural heritage that gave rise to Europe, Russia, the Middle East, parts of North, Central, and South America, Africa, Australia,...
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