Available Classes
American Civil War on the Mississippi
<p>Vicksburg was the last major Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. After holding out for more than forty days, the garrison finally surrendered on July 4. Nearby lies the USS Cairo, one
...Available Classes
Democracy and All That Jazz!
<p>Jazz is democracy in sonic form. Imagine the jazz bandstand as a metaphor for society and experience the jazz aesthetic as a model for democracy: reconciling individual freedom with what’s best for
...Available Classes
Best of British Comedy Series - The Two Ronnies and Yes Minister
<p>We kicked off this series earlier in ‘24 with the brilliant Morecambe and Wise and everyone wanted more. Here is the continuance of our very successful Friday night of Comedy. Come along for a
...Available Classes
Mojo Working - A Night of Chicago Blues
<p>Chicago Blues is the most popular type of Blues Music. It migrated from the rural south to urban Chicago by people who were looking for a better life. This short course will explore its history and
...Available Classes
The Adventures of Captain Bligh
<p>William Bligh is famous as captain of the Bounty, the ship he lost to mutineers led by Fletcher Christian. But few people know that Bligh was the centre of a later, much larger mutiny, when he lost
...Available Classes
Women in Astronomy
<p>Embark on a captivating journey through the cosmos and delve into the astronomical wonders of the universe while celebrating the remarkable contributions of female astronomers. Gain insights into
...Available Classes
The Irish in Australia (and Why They Came)
<p>The second largest immigrant group to Australia during the 19th century came as much from Push factors (transportation, the Famine, the Civil War, the Troubles) as from any Pull factors. They
...Available Classes
Western Music Throughout the Ages - A Musical Exploration of European History, Culture and Sound
<p>Western art music is an international phenomenon that has significantly shaped the development of music historically and globally. Originating in Europe and reflecting its social and cultural
...Available Classes
"All Roads Lead to Rome" - And From It
<p>We love the Olympic Games, the classical architecture of the magnificent Parthenon, live theatre and the concept of trial by jury, all of which we have inherited over the millennia from Ancient
...