There is much to be learned from America’s first clash with Islamic civilization in the early 1800s, lessons applicable to today. Explore the importance of understanding a different culture and its values, the advantages of negotiating from a position of power, the importance of a navy, the principle of enlightened self-interest, the power of religion and economics, and much more. Presenter: Dr. Robert Heinly Bring a bag lunch and hear talks on popular topics of history, culture, science and the arts during weekly Lunch and Learn presentations Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)