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Ages 5 to 10. Celebrate the holiday season with traditions from around the world.
French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin worked in Brittany’s Pont-Aven and later with Vincent van Gogh in Arles until he decided to travel to Tahiti in 1891. Art historian Joseph Paul Cassar discusses Gauguin’s many travels with the French Navy and his time as a successful stockbroker before committing himself to painting. Focusing on Gauguin’s main masterpieces and his legacy, Cassar also provides a critical analysis of the works created by the artist during his visits to Tahiti. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)
In 1887, a cache of nearly 400 clay tablets inscribed in cuneiform was found in the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten’s ancient capital. Now known as the Amarna Letters, this correspondence between Egypt’s pharaohs and the great powers of the day offers a glimpse into a vibrant international arena. Author and professor Eric Cline explores the complex web of alliances and rivalries that defined the Late Bronze Age and the ambitions, anxieties, and diplomatic theater of the ancient world.
The holidays are a time of celebration around the world—and enjoying seasonal libations is a part of the celebration. Join cocktail historian Philip Greene and Washington, D.C., mixologists Gina Chersevani and Duane Sylvestre in looking at holiday-themed drinks from near and far. Sample six holiday quaffs and enjoy light snacks as you learn how to make each drink.
How did room-sized computers and dial-up connections evolve into tools that can write, analyze, and even create? Information science educator Nancy Friedland focuses on the key moments in history that shaped today’s digital world and how these developments changed the way people communicate, access knowledge, and navigate daily life.
For over 25 years, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has revealed a dramatic, invisible universe where black holes collide, stars explode, and galaxies erupt with high-energy light. Join Chandra visualization scientist Kimberly Arcand of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory for a dynamic journey through some of space telescope Chandra’s most breathtaking discoveries, transformed into stunning images, immersive experiences, and even sound. Explore stellar nurseries, hear the echoes of black holes, and experience deep space like never before.
