3,400 years ago, Egyptians wrote letters about grocery lists, laundry, and hating basic training. The more things change… the more they stay the same. ~~~ From lecture: The Islamic Golden Age Full video: https://youtu.be/qPuAS_6jYcw ~~~ #casagrandaexplains #AncientEgypt #HistoryOfEverydayLife | Roy Casagranda

20K views · 191 reactions | It was a full house at BAM to hear Arundhati Roy discuss her New York Times bestselling memoir MOTHER MARY COMES TO ME! https://bit.ly/442NjdH Roy was in conversation with scholar and National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry where they discussed Roy’s first work of memoir, detailing her complex relationship with her mother, Mary Roy, a fierce, formidable force she calls “my shelter and my storm.” | Scribner Books | Facebook

Putin’s Strategic Trap ~~~ As Ukraine resists Russian advances and NATO debates its next steps, Dr. Roy Casagranda explains how the war has shifted from defending sovereignty to a long-term proxy battle. He breaks down why this benefits NATO, why Putin may be stuck, and what that means for Ukraine’s future. ~~~ From Ukraine War Q&A – Answering Your Questions | Office Hours - https://youtu.be/HpWNO2DvKIs ~~~ #casagrandaexplains #UkraineWar #NATO #Putin | Roy Casagranda