The group, "The Iron Age", is for all the ancient/classical history of the Mediterranean and near eastern world during the iron age of history. This period covers the rise and fall of the Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, and many more empires. Come sit down, have a coffee/tea, and have fun discussing the political, cultural, economic, military, and social legacies of these great peoples.

The KnoThySelf group mission is to find and make available information and services that help people explore and appreciate the African American family history. You should join if you are interested in exploring your family history to see where it takes you as the past is a platform to the future. In working with one another, we will leverage the meet up group to Honor the African American Legacy!

African Diaspora Roots and Culture July 2011 -June 2012: Self Exploration & Rebirth    This is a diverse group that connects all people through the celebration and exploration of the culture and history of the Black African Diaspora.   Diaspora (DI-'AS-PAR-A) n a. The breakup and scattering of people. b. People scattered far from their ancestral homelands. c. The place where these people live . Learn and celebrate how we all, as one world, have changed and influenced the history and cultures …

The Great Books Reading Group is not a literature club. It is a discussion group that uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploring the past and present. We are reading from the St. John's College Reading List. As we read foundational texts in the Western tradition, we examine mysticism, history, theology, the earth and physical sciences, mathematics, philosophy and government, as well as art, literature and music.

Meet history lovers from the DC area in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, we will read a new book every other month. Then we will meet to discuss the reading selection at an informal and accessible meeting place. Perfect for those who have an interest in reading, history, travel, and meeting new people.

This group is for people with an interest in topics such as geography, anthropology, sociology, psychology, biology, history, archeology and related fields. Examples of books we may read include "Guns, Germs and Steel" and "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks".

Jim and Sandy Young -Experiential Spirituality- Angel Talk TV - www.angeltalktv.com Founders of The TLLC Church - (see Church History Page) ~ Connecting The Planet, One Person, and one Community At A Time ~ Angel Talk has been such an integral part of our lives and sharing the beauty and wonder of the Angels within the Spiritual community will always be our first love :-)  Over the last two years we have been blessed to have been sponsored for our workshops through Starlights meetups and other w …

… Please join our other groups The Bachata Meet UP http://www.bachatameetup.com The Zouk Meet Up http://www.zoukmeetup.com A BRIEF HISTORY OF KIZOMBA Kizomba is an African rhythm, developed in Angola mostly since the late 70s. Being born in a continent with a effervescent musical history, kizomba is a result of an evolution: young generations, listening to traditional music like semba, felt something was missing - a modern and sensual touch. Adding an electronic percussion with a slow and extremel …

We intend to engage the population of D.C. in discussions that clarify the axioms underlying the policies shaping our world. We do not adhere to any one political, economic, philosophical, or religious ideology; rather, we value critical Socratic style discourse and have aspirations to influence the culture of D.C. and the world accordingly. You should join this group if you have a passion for ideas that spans many disciplines and wish to enkindle the Socratic daemon in today's world.

… In addition to coming together for spiritual growth and fun as a part of this group you can also choose to be a part of history by serving on the committee offering you the opportunity to share your vision, hopes, dreams for our Monumental Historic Event, The Million Goddess Meditation on the Nation Mall in DC on 8/11/2012. Experts say it only takes 8,000 people meditating simultaneously to create a shift in the consciousness of the whole world, can you imagine what one million will do? We exten …

The goal of the Washington DC Flamenco Dance Meetup Group is to become more involved in and to learn more about the history and art of performing this incredible dance. You are welcome to join us....

… For more about us, read our history. We have revived their legacy, and try to live up to their early guiding principles, which included: All are welcome! You don't need to be a vegetarian or vegan to join us or come to our events. We don't particularly care what you eat and we won't try to convert you. No networking or self-promotion! We are not a vehicle for promoting any member, their business, or cause, no matter how related they may be. We gather for social reasons, nothing less, nothing mo …

Hey everyone, My name is David, and I am 22 year old recent graduate from American University. I am taking a year off school in order to apply to law school for Fall 2012. I wanted to start this group in order to find others out there who like to read non-fiction books that make you think about the world in a different way, books like "Freakonomics," "Predictably Irrational" and "The Tipping Point." There are a bunch out there that I have already read that I would love to discuss, but I am also …

Meet other local people who speak and are interested in practicing modern Greek, discuss the current and on-going economic crises, argue over the resiliency - and superiority - of Greek culture and the modern Greek state, or any other phil-Hellenic interest. Enjoy some olives, cheese, krasi and pita bread, washed down with 3,000 years of unmatched history (or ouzo if you're into cliches)!

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… She has written and produced a book, “Side-by-Side: A Photographic History of American Women in War." It was published in 1999 by Stewart Tabori and Chang. She has also photo-edited books for National Geographic, and loves providing insight into making pictures better. Workshops and meetings will range from $25-$75. “I’m excited to see what people attracted to this group would like to do and learn. I love sharing what I know, and I can get excited about many things, from doing critiques of photo …