The Illustrated Popol Vuh: A Mayan Creation Story

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Join David Ouellette, Associate Professor of Art History at College of DuPage, to explore the mythology of the novel Gods of Jade and Shadow through the art of ancient Maya creation story Popol Vuh as recorded by K'iche' Mayas in the 16th century, the oldest manuscript of which is located at Newberry Library in Chicago. 

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World on the Move

World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office.