Lesley Hazleton: A “tourist” reads the Koran

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http://www.ted.com Lesley Hazleton sat down one day to read the Koran. And what she found — as a non-Muslim, a self-identified “tourist” in the Islamic holy book — wasn’t what she expected. With serious scholarship and warm humor, Hazleton shares the grace, flexibility and mystery she found, in this myth-debunking talk from TEDxRainier.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Tonight’s Sky: January 2011 Highlights

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Backyard stargazers get a monthly guide to the northern hemisphere’s skywatching events with “Tonight’s Sky.” In January, the goat-herder Auriga watches over a flock of stars, and Venus and Saturn rule the sky. “Tonight’s Sky” is produced by HubbleSite.org, online home of the Hubble Space Telescope. This is a recurring show, and you can find more episodes — and other astronomy videos — at HubbleSite.org.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!