Athens and the Roots of Democracy
Evening Program
Wed., Sept. 13 at 6:45 PM
Kelcy Sagstetter, assistant professor of history at the United States Naval Academy, explores the fascinating origins of Western democracy and their link to its current iterations.

Chinese Art: From the Bronze Age to the People's Republic
4-Session Evening Course
Mon., Oct. 16 at 6:45 PM
Chinese civilization has given rise to some of the world’s most remarkable artistic creations. Art historian Robert DeCaroli examines how, across the centuries, China’s social, religious, and political life have influenced transformations in its material culture.

Portugal's Golden Ages: An Artistic and Cultural Mosaic
All-Day Program
Sat., Oct. 21 at 9:30 AM
Portugal’s famous voyages of exploration in the 15th century led to the creation of global maritime trading empires in Asia, Africa, and Brazil and fabulous wealth in the homeland. Art historian Lawrence Butler explores the art and architecture of Portugal and its dependencies during several of the country’s golden ages.

Art of the Medieval World: Cathedrals and Beyond
4-Session Daytime Course
Wed., Oct. 25 at 12:00 PM
Independent art historian Judy Scott Feldman examines the art and architecture of the 1,000-year period between classical antiquity and the Renaissance, and its relationship to a society infused with faith and spirituality.

Mummies and Their Mysteries: Kings to Crocodiles to Eva Peron
All-Day Program
Sat., Oct. 28 at 9:30 AM
The practice of mummification dates back thousands of years. Egyptologist Bob Brier (also known as Mr. Mummy), discusses the history of mummies from ancient to modern times.

The Black Sea: Civilizations at the Crossroads of Europe and Asia
All-Day Program
Sat., Nov. 4 at 10 AM
From antiquity to our own day, the Black Sea has been a crossroads of civilizations and is still a bridge between Europe and the Middle East and between the cultures of Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Islam. Charles King, professor of international affairs and government at Georgetown University, journeys into the turbulent past and present of this fascinating region.