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Global Heritage - Foundations of Global Heritage: Cities, Cultures, and Continuities

Feburary 10, 2026 Global Heritage Foundations of Global Heritage: Cities, Cultures, and Continuities Across continents and millennia, many of the world’s earliest civilizations took root along rivers-fertile landscapes where communities first cultivated land, built homes, and shared traditions. Over time, these settlements evolved into cities, shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, architecture, belief systems, and governance. Though each region followed its own trajectory, their transformations reflect a shared journey from life by water to urban worlds of remarkable complexity. This webinar brings together scholars to explore the earliest stages of urbanization and cultural development across ancient societies in different regions. Through a comparative lens, the discussion will highlight these common beginnings and the transformation from riverine settlements to cities - laying the foundations for the diverse heritage we carry forward today. As the opening session of the Global Heritage series, this conversation offers a foundational perspective for future explorations of cities, civilizations, and cultural legacies across time. Speakers Alan L. Kolata Bernard E. and Ellen C. Sunny Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Anthropology; Committee on Southern Asian Studies; Committee on Environment, Geography and Urbanization The University of Chicago James Osborne Associate Professor of Anatolian Archaeology The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Interim Chair, Department of Middle Eastern Studie The University of Chicago Edward L. Shaughnessy Lorraine J. and Herrlee G. Creel Distinguished Service Professor in Early Chinese Studies Director of Graduate Studies, East Asian Languages and Civilizations The University of Chicago Moderator Kenneth Pomeranz University Professor of Modern Chinese History and the College The University of Chicago ➡ Subscribe to our Enews: https://bit.ly/3fxp8JP Twitter:   / uchicagohk   Facebook:   / uchicagohk   Linkedin:   / uchicagohk   Instagram:   / uchicagohk   ▬ Content of the Talk ▬ Opening - 0:00 Speaker Introduction – 1:30 Alan L. Kolata's Sharing – 4:45 James Osborne's Sharing – 25:26 Edward L. Shaughnessy's Sharing – 55:28 Discussion Session – 1:19:45