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Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration Ep 1: UNIQUENESS
The historical and societal importance of games, what chess is and isn’t, and why it’s an ideal vehicle to explore the captivating link between games and culture.
Ideas Roadshow | 2023 | 58 minutes
Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration Ep 2: THE FIRST MILLENNIUM
An examination of chess’ intriguing trajectory from Ancient India to the Sasanian Empire to the Golden Age of Islam to Medieval Europe, highlighting its many influences on art, literature and politics throughout a broad range of very different societies.
Ideas Roadshow | 2023 | 54 minutes
Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration Ep 3: ART, SCIENCE, SPORT
A detailed investigation of chess’ remarkable cultural impact from the late 15th century to the present day, from the birth of the modern game to Renaissance dialogues to artificial intelligence.
Ideas Roadshow | 2023 | 58 minutes
Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration Ep 4: CONTEMPORARY IMPACT
How the chess world reveals key aspects of our current beliefs and values, along with an exploration of several specific chess-related programs, from schools to prisons to personal empowerment.
Ideas Roadshow | 2023 | 70 minutes
