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To Hell and Back: Describing Hell in Text and Image

Daud Ali, Nerina Rustomji, Rachel Saunders, and Max Moerman discuss the relationship between imagery and narratives in the art of depicting hell.

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To Hell and Back: Performing Hell

Matthew Isaac Cohen, Laurel Kendall, and Hank Glassman, and Rachel Cooper discuss performing arts as an artistic expression of the afterlife across Asia.

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To Hell and Back: Hell and the Desire for Spiritual Transformation

Ismail Fajrie Alatas, Sonam Kachru, and Subhashini Kaligotla explore the different interpretations of hell with Ben Bogin.

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Moving Forward at the WTO

Experts, including WTO Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard, discuss the way forward on critical trade issues following the postponement of the World Trade Organization 12th Ministerial Conference.

Al Jazeera's coverage of the Iran earthquake shows a map of the affected area, near the country's border with Pakistan.

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The Web Reacts: Earthquake Strikes Iran and Pakistan, Tremors Felt Around Asia

On April 16, 2013, a powerful earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, struck southeastern Iran. Asia Society takes a look at the coverage of the news.

Military personnel re-enact the scene of the 1986 People Power revolution where civilians showed their support to military personnel who revolted against the Philippine dictator Marcos during the 25th anniversary of the People Power revolution in Manila on February 25, 2011. (Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images)

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Democracy is More Than Just Deposing a Dictator

The overthrow of a tyrant is probably only the beginning of a series of upheavals and crises

Offside (2006), directed by Jafar Panahi, screening at Asia Society New York on Feb. 26, 2011. (Sony Pictures Classics)

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Asia Society Salutes Jafar Panahi, Silenced Iranian Auteur

Iran's Jafar Panahi is honored with a retrospective at Asia Society New York.

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Asia Society Salutes Jafar Panahi, Silenced Iranian Auteur

Iran's Jafar Panahi is honored with a retrospective at Asia Society New York.

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Film Series: A Tribute to Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi

The series honors a towering cinematic figure and marks the artistic and social significance of his work.

Are your students gaining real-world global experiences using technology?

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Five Ways to Use Technology and Digital Media for Global Learning

The Internet and other tools means that every student project should involve access to people, perspectives, expertise, and experiences on a global scale.