The gem of the kingdom of France, medieval Paris boasted cathedrals, palaces, famous scholars, scandals, and royal pomp.  Join us on a virtual tour through the city that showcases both its bygone glories and the lingering relics of the medieval world still visible today.

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In honor of St Patrick's Day, this lecture will explore the mystical landscape and saints' experiences that shaped religion on the Emerald Isle. From St Patrick's own gates to Purgatory, to holy wells, to places of miracles and demonic torments, we will uncover some unique aspects of medieval Ireland.

A list of suggested whiskies will be provided to registered students in advance of the class, for those who would like to pre-purchase and sample some Irish Whiskies that will be discussed during the lecture in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Cheers!

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This lecture showcases the written word of female authors in the Middle Ages, both well-known and grievously understudied!  Records of mystical visions, allegorical moral tales, and romantic poems number among the texts we will investigate in our hunt for the preserved voices of medieval women.

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In advance of the central Christian holiday, join us for a survey of medieval ideas and attitudes towards Easter.  From depictions of Christ resurrected, to medieval celebrations, to the origins of Easter eggs, this lecture will touch on a variety of aspects of the medieval experience.
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Join Ginny Poleman on a virtual walk up Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue as she shares photos and tells stories about the homes and their owners, people like Henry Clay Frick, Andrew Carnegie, Joseph Pulitzer, and other wealthy New Yorkers who spared no expense on these magnificent homes that still stand today. Learn about the Beaux Arts architectural style that defined the era and the aesthetic of New York during the City Beautiful Movement, and the architects that designed them, names like Stanford White, Whitney Warren, and the team of Carrère & Hastings. This presentation will give you a glimpse of life on one of New York’s most prestigious avenues during the Gilded Age when these homes held fancy costume balls, musical concerts, and museum-quality art collections. 

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The name Vanderbilt calls to mind men of wealth, power, and greed. But these three Vanderbilt women: Alva Smith Vanderbilt Belmont—the Gilded Age Suffragette; Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney—Artist and Founder of the Whitney Museum; and Gloria Vanderbilt—Fashion Icon and Designer,  were instrumental in making their own marks beyond their names in politics, art, and fashion.

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