(November 12, 2007) Do you know where the terms Middle East, Far East, and Near East originate?
During the month of November, Uncommon Knowledge will focus on geography to celebrate Geography Action Week (November 12-16). Listen to Illinois Geographic Alliance Coordinator and Associate Dean of the College of Education Darrell Kruger talk about the history of the terms Middle East, Far East, and Near East.
The local NPR station, WGLT, produces a weekly segment entitled, Uncommon Knowledge. Uncommon Knowledge briefly explains everyday scientific events with a light, but rooted-in-science approach. This 2½-minute science program is produced by WGLT, the Illinois State University Department of Physics, and the Challenger Learning Center at Prairie Aviation Museum in Bloomington, IL.
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