Ep. 409 | Originally Aired: September 8, 2018

One of America’s persistent myths is that the first European migrants to the so-called “new world,” found a largely uninhabited continent. In a new documentary, Gary Glassman brings alive the thriving cities, social networks, art, and science of Native America.

Gary Glassman is a producer and director whose documentaries aired on NOVA/PBS, The History Channel, the BBC, National Geographic and The Discovery Channel, among other places. His Rhode island-based company, Providence Picture, has produced a wide range of films including Building Wonders of the World, Petra – Lost City of Stone, Colosseum – Roman Death Trap, Forensics on Trial, Building the Great Cathedrals, Riddles of the Sphinx, The Trial of Jesus, and The Bible’s Buried Secrets. 

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Ep. 409 | Originally Aired: September 8, 2018
One of America&rsquo;s persistent myths is that the first European migrants to the so-called &ldquo;new world,&rdquo; found a largely uninhabited continent. In a new documentary, Gary Glassman brings alive the thriving cities, social networks, art, and science of Native America.
Gary Glassman is a producer and director whose documentaries aired on NOVA/PBS, The History Channel, the BBC, National Geographic and The Discovery Channel, among other places. His Rhode island-based company, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fprovidencepictures.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C976a4631fd1b4b14e94808d60b45e7f7%7Cf0e0e20bdffd4b058c6c74ab98a56cd9%7C0%7C0%7C636708792219688029&amp;sdata=yf0rpkp2owL217%2BhWb7omzQH476C9MItQnXxYRiQJ6g%3D&amp;reserved=0">Providence Picture</a>, has produced a wide range of films including Building Wonders of the World, Petra &ndash; Lost City of Stone, Colosseum &ndash; Roman Death Trap, Forensics on Trial, Building the Great Cathedrals, Riddles of the Sphinx, The Trial of Jesus, and The Bible&rsquo;s Buried Secrets.&nbsp;
<a href="http://pellcenter.org/gary-glassman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more.&nbsp;</a>

Story in the Public Square is a weekly, 30-minute series that brings audiences to the intersection of storytelling and public affairs. Hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller, Story in the Public Square offers a spirited but respectful dialogue. Often funny, always provocative, each episode of Story in the Public Square
moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.

Story in the Public Square is a weekly, 30-minute series that brings audiences to the intersection of storytelling and public affairs. Hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller, Story in the Public Square offers a spirited but respectful dialogue. Often funny, always provocative, each episode of Story in the Public Square moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.

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