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Discover how artists have transformed the simple act of sharing food and drink into a new kind of art.

Feasts in the Ancient World
Friday, May 25, noon
Archaelogist Geoff Emberling discusses feasting traditions in ancient Mesopotamia and explores connections to the culture of the Middle East today.