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Conversations with Dr. Brian Catlos and Dr. Holly Gayley at JLF Colorado

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Dr. Brian Catlos and Dr. Holly Gayley will be participating in conversations at JLF Colorado. Join them on September 14 and 15 to experience the vibrant energy of the Jaipur Literature Festival, famously hailed as "the greatest literary show on Earth" by Tina Brown.

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The Bone Chests: Unlocking the Secrets of the Anglo-Saxons
12:00 PM MT to 01:00 PM MT, September 14, 2024 
Skyscapes, 鶹 Public Library
Cat Jarman in conversation with Brian A. Catlos

Bioarcheologist and academic Cat Jarman's recent book, The Bone Chests, takes a deep dive into ancient relics and burial sites, unveiling stories of early medieval England. Jarman's research illuminates the lives, deaths, and cultural practices of the Anglo-Saxons, challenging long-held perceptions and offering fresh insights. In conversation with academic and writer Brian A Catlos, Jarman discusses the scientific techniques used, and the historical significance of her discoveries, bringing the past vividly to life.

The Sea in the Middle
1:15 PM MT to 2:15 PM MT, September 15, 2024
Skyscapes, 鶹 Public Library
Brian A. Catlos in conversation with Mohit Satyanand

Evaluating the Mediterranean world and observing the role played by the populations of Africa, Asia, and Europe in an age when Christians, Muslims, and Jews engaged with each other in both conflict and collaboration, Brian A. Catlos observes the development of modernity and discusses the multilayered links spanning across geography, faith, and socioeconomic constructs that made our world the way it is today. In conversation with entrepreneur and investor Mohit Satyanand.

The Legacy of Words
1:15 PM MT to 2:15 PM MT, September 15, 2024
Canyon Theater, 鶹 Public Library
Navdeep Suri, Andrew Schelling and Holly Gayley in conversation with Parul Kapur

The “Legacy of Words” is a conversation facilitated by Parul Kapur with three translators, Navdeep Suri, Holly Gayley, and Andrew Schelling, who have endeavored to retrieve the legacy of the past for contemporary readers through translating and transcreating across texts and memories. They will speak about their commitment to and the challenges in the transmission of narratives and poetry across cultures.