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The Art of The Nativity ~ FRI, DEC 20, 7PM
The familiar Nativity story from the New Testament has generated a priceless heritage of paintings over the ages of Western art. This lecture, a tradition at the Institute, is a wonderful way to enter into the beauty of Christmas! Presented by William H. Fredlund, Ph.D. Friday, December 20, 2019, 7:00PM.
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Founding Mothers of the Tudor Dynasty ~...
Elizabeth Wydeville, Margaret Beaufort, and Elizabeth of York, women whose characters were forged by The Wars of the Roses, embodied courage, persistence, stamina, and fortitude to a degree rare in human nature, and they created a generation of English kings: the Tudor dynasty. Presented by Arlene Okerlund, Ph.D., Saturday, January 11, 2020, 7:00PM.
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The Etruscans at Cerveteri ~ SAT, JAN 18, 7PM
Thirty-five miles north of Rome, the city of Cerveteri is most famous today for its 1000-acre Etruscan burial ground, with thousands of rock-cut tombs rich in artifacts and wall paintings depicting scenes from Etruscan daily life. Presented by William H. Fredlund, Ph.D., Saturday, January 18, 2020, 7:00PM.
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Chinese New Year ~ SAT, Jan 25, 7PM
Today, January 25, is the first day of Chinese New Year. Learn why it’s not really a lunar new year and why the Chinese zodiac isn’t a zodiac, discover the meaning of some of the many symbols for prosperity and good fortune, and look at artworks inspired by the symbols and traditions. Presented by Ruby Ming, Saturday, January 25, 2020, 7:00PM.
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NEW INSTITUTE MEMBER "SILVER"
INSTITUTE NEW MEMBER - "SILVER" LEVEL (ONE YEAR) Members have access to the following exclusive benefits: - All streaming videos and lectures created to-date - The online Institute Travel Guide - The Institute collection of DVDs, for borrowing
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INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP (ANNUAL RENEWAL)
INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP - "SILVER" LEVEL (ANNUAL RENEWAL) Members have access to the following exclusive benefits: - All streaming videos and lectures created to-date - The online Institute Travel Guide - The Institute collection of DVDs, for borrowing
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The Art of The Nativity ~ FRI, DEC 20, 7PM
The familiar Nativity story from the New Testament has generated a priceless heritage of paintings over the ages of Western art. This lecture, a tradition at the Institute, is a wonderful way to enter into the beauty of Christmas! Presented by William H. Fredlund, Ph.D. Friday, December 20, 2019, 7:00PM.
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The Etruscans at Cerveteri ~ SAT, JAN 18, 7PM
Thirty-five miles north of Rome, the city of Cerveteri is most famous today for its 1000-acre Etruscan burial ground, with thousands of rock-cut tombs rich in artifacts and wall paintings depicting scenes from Etruscan daily life. Presented by William H. Fredlund, Ph.D., Saturday, January 18, 2020, 7:00PM.
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Ostia Antica: The Lost Port of Rome ~ SAT,...
A few miles from the capital lies Ostia Antica, the ancient port of Rome. Over the centuries the Tiber flooded and covered much of it ~ in our own time, archaeologists are uncovering it piece by piece. Here you can see the remains of docks, warehouses, homes, shops, and baths — giving a peek at the life of Rome. Presented by William H. Fredlund, Ph.D.,...
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Monte Cassino: Fated Abbey of St. Benedict...
Monte Cassino is the home of the most powerful monastic force of the Middle Ages: the Benedictines. Here Benedict wrote down his Rule that has governed his company of monks to this day. The abbey has been repeatedly destroyed—most famously during the Battle of Monte Cassino in World War II—and each time, it has arisen anew. Presented by William H....
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Founding Mothers of the Tudor Dynasty ~...
Elizabeth Wydeville, Margaret Beaufort, and Elizabeth of York, women whose characters were forged by The Wars of the Roses, embodied courage, persistence, stamina, and fortitude to a degree rare in human nature, and they created a generation of English kings: the Tudor dynasty. Presented by Arlene Okerlund, Ph.D., Saturday, January 11, 2020, 7:00PM.
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Sophocles: "Oedipus Rex" ~ SAT, Mar 7, 7PM
The most famous play (perhaps) in all of Western drama is riddled with perplexity. Are the gods and the universe just or unjust toward Oedipus? Does Oedipus lead his life with a series of free choices or is he simply controlled by fate? Is his life innocent or guilty? Presented by Marsh McCall, Ph.D., Saturday, March 7, 2020, 7:00PM.
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NEW INSTITUTE MEMBER "GOLD" (LIFETIME)
INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP - "GOLD" LEVEL (LIFETIME) Members have access to the following exclusive benefits: - All streaming videos and lectures created to-date - The online Institute Travel Guide - The Institute collection of DVDs, for borrowing
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Chinese New Year ~ SAT, Jan 25, 7PM
Today, January 25, is the first day of Chinese New Year. Learn why it’s not really a lunar new year and why the Chinese zodiac isn’t a zodiac, discover the meaning of some of the many symbols for prosperity and good fortune, and look at artworks inspired by the symbols and traditions. Presented by Ruby Ming, Saturday, January 25, 2020, 7:00PM.
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