In-Person and Online Program: Pulitzer Prize–winning author Geraldine Brooks discusses her newest novel, Horse, which explores art and science, the bond between people and animals, and the continuing story of race and injustice.

Arlington National Cemetery is one of the most sacred spaces in a region filled with memorials and monuments. Jim Carr, a retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel, offers an overview of its history, traditions, and heritage and examines what sets Arlington National Cemetery apart from other cemeteries in the world.

Enjoy the summer breezes at the 2022 outdoor edition of the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event, the Philadelphia Flower Show. This year’s theme, In Full Bloom, explores the restorative and healing power of nature and plants. Encounter gardens at the peak of seasonal perfection and beauty.

Folklorists Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman explore the strange, sometimes melancholy life of the man whose fairy tales the world grew to love, even though the recognition he craved often eluded him during his own lifetime. They examine his works, his literary influences, and his motivations, as well as why his enduring stories continue to be told—and re-told in modern adaptations.

For decades, African nations have fought for the return of countless works of art stolen during the colonial era and placed in Western museums. Shortly after 1960, when 18 former colonies in Africa gained independence, a movement occurred to pursue repatriation. Art historian Bénédicte Savoy reveals this largely unknown but deeply important history. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

In this workshop, create cards that celebrate all of life’s events with a nod to the masculine. Attention is given to card construction, sentiments, a bit of masking, and statement embellishments. Beginners and experienced card makers are welcome

Italian Renaissance art historian Elaine Ruffolo explores the life and career of Andrea Palladio (1508–1580), arguably the most influential architect in the Western world. His works range from magnificent villas in the Veneto to churches in Venice. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

The Equal Rights Amendment survives today as a cherished goal of many feminists, though some remain cool, and conservative opposition continues. Historian Robyn Muncy examines the wild twists and turns in the story of the ERA from 1923 to 2022.

The most tangible expression of the new urban age is “supertall” buildings, megastructures that are dramatically bigger, higher, and more ambitious than any in history. Author and architect Stefan Al, who has worked on some of the largest buildings in the world, reveals the advancements in engineering, design, and data science that have led to this worldwide boom.

The pandemic continues to upend the travel industry—and nearly everyone’s getaway plans. To assist aspiring travelers, Washington Post travel writer Andrea Sachs; Pauline Frommer, editorial director of Frommer’s Guidebooks; and a representative of the State Department offer a field guide to this new and sometimes-confounding landscape and share the best resources for staying safe, healthy, and well-informed so you can relax on your long-overdue trip.