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WELCOME TO MY PAGE! I hope you enjoy variety of information not only about my work but also about different countries and projects, which are of interest to me. Please, remember that all material is original and copyrighted. I will be glad to make it available for educational purposes, upon your request. All comments and suggestions, requests for services or inclusions please send to Mruczek@AOL.com

PUBLIC SPEAKING - CURRENT TOPICS
 
Creation Stories of the Middle East.

For thousands of years people have tried to answer basic questions about origins of the Universe, ourselves, and rules of engagement, which make our lives meaningful ... (more)

Iran: An Axis of Evil or Paradise?

The Middle East has been a major issue in international politics, especially in the last few years. While Iraq is a country drawing the most of our attention, the neighboring Iran is the power which can “make or break” any future of democracy in Iraq and in the Middle East in general. Called an “Axis of Evil” by the present U.S. administration ... (more)

Forbidden Journey: Building Democracy in Iraq.

What is democracy? While this concept is easily “felt” by any Westerner experiencing its benefits in his/her native country for years, it is quite difficult to define “democracy” ... (more)

Jiroft: A Lost Kingdom of …?

Jiroft, a small city in the southeastern province of Iran, Kerman, has become a center of archaeological interest after the 2001 flash flood revealed one of the “forgotten and lost” civilizations of the ancient world. As the story goes, "an old object…was floating on the surface of water" and was retrieved by a peasant from a nearby village. ...  (more)

The Sacred, the Secret and the Lost… the First Hollywood Production of Genesis.
 

Under construction

The Forgotten Indiana Jones: Professor Edgar J. Banks and the Lost Everything.
 

Under construction

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH - 2012/2013 COURSES
 

 

 

Summer 2014

Fall 2013

 

 

UTAH HUMANITIES COUNCIL - ROAD SCHOLAR
 
UTAH HUMANITIES COUNCIL
Everyday Life in Iraq and Iran.
Behind the Veil: Temporary Marriages in Iran.
Economy of opium and antiquities: Smuggling for life 
in Iran and Iraq.
Mongolia: the land of Chenghiz Khan and hope.

RESEARCH IN PROGRESS - CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WELCOMED!
 
Life and Adventures of Professor Edgar James Banks.
"Forgotten" cuneiform tablets in official and private 
collections in the United States.
Jiroft: Emergence of the lost civilization.
Khar Balgas: the capital of the Uighur khanate.
Ziggurats of Iraq and Iran.
The Early Fortresses of Iran (e.g., Bam, Rayen).
Color Terminology and Symbolism.

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.. Let's go to:

China

Egypt

Iran

Iraq

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Malta

Mongolia

Syria

Turkey

Uzbekistan

Trips to take!