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During the reign of Justinian, the Eastern Roman, or Byzantine, empire reached its largest extent since the last Western Roman emperor was deposed in 476. In addition, Justinian and his wife, Theodora, oversaw reforms that laid the foundation for later Western law and saw the construction of the magnificent church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. Yet his attempts to impose religious unity failed, and his wars caused widespread devastation. Historian David Gwynn explores contradictory assessments of Justinian, both historical and modern.
Yoga can be a lifestyle medicine that promotes brain health, mental health, and overall well-being. Linda Lang, a certified yoga therapist, offers an opportunity to learn how to embrace yogic thinking and simple and gentle breathing techniques to cultivate a healthier—and calmer—relationship with your body and mind.
Creating illustrations for a children’s book is fun once you know the basics. Learn the foundations of interpreting a story through pictures.
Think you already know everything about Alexander Hamilton? Historian Robert P. Watson takes a deep look at the intriguing story of the great Founding Father’s life, including his difficult and little-known upbringing and war service. He also highlights his meteoric rise to power, his many contributions to the nation, and his legacy. Along the way, Watson fact-checks the hit Broadway musical biography.
The shores of the Mediterranean offer myriad incredible wines and appellations to explore—from fresh, light reds to tantalizing, mineral-driven whites, and of course, dazzling rosés. Sommelier Erik Segelbaum invites you to sip some of these coastal wines as if you’re on the deck of your private yacht. The immersive program includes a curated personal tasting kit to enhance the experience.
Follow the invasion and retreat routes of the British Army in the War of 1812 as it successfully attacked Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area, resulting in the 1814 burning of the Capitol, Washington Navy Yard, and the White House, seeing relevant sites along the way. Walk the grounds of pivotal conflicts, including the historic land-sea Battle of St. Leonard Creek in Maryland. Maritime historian Donald Grady Shomette leads the tour.
Jacob Lawrence, one of America’s greatest painters of Black life, was known for his series paintings that documented important moments in global Black history. Art historian LaNitra M. Berger examines one of Lawrence’s best-known works, The Migration Series—which illustrates African Americans’ historic migration from the deep South to the North in the early 20th century—and discusses how it contributes to our knowledge of African American history and culture. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)
Stories that are told about octopuses involve escaping from aquariums, inventing tools, and holding grudges. But how many of these tales are true? Scientists have indeed documented extraordinary cognitive capacity and behavioral flexibility in octopuses and their close relatives, squids and cuttlefish, who are all members of the cephalopod group of animals. Biologist Danna Staaf sorts fact from fancy and considers what we can learn from them about our definition of intelligence.
Explore basic techniques of lace crochet and tatting while learning about the historical context of lace and its creation.
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the late 1940s and early 1950s forever changed the study of ancient Judaism and early Christianity. Dead Sea Scrolls scholar Gary Rendsburg describes the discovery of these precious fragments, what we know about their origins, the controversies surrounding them, and their influence on the development of both ancient Judaism and early Christianity.
