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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-30-2024 to 04-30-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Bonnie VegaTerm: OELocation: Zoom- St. Louis OasisThe Vatican’s history as the seat of the Catholic Church began with the construction of a basilica over St. Peter’s grave in Rome in the 4th century A.D. Having embraced Christianity with the Edict of Milan in 313, Emperor Constantine I began constructing a basilica over St. Peter’s tomb in 324. St. Peter’s Basilica became a spiritual center for... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-01-2024 to 05-01-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Central TimeInstructor: Karl KindtTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEmbark on a captivating journey through time as we step into the grandeur of the 1904 Fair. Immerse yourself in the splendor of the era by venturing inside the remarkable buildings that once stood as magnificent testaments to human innovation and creativity. Transport yourself to a bygone era, allowing you to see, touch, and experience the Fair just as our... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-02-2024 to 05-02-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Bev SchuetzTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisDelve into the lesser-known love saga of Winston and Clementine Churchill in this captivating class. Uncover the intricacies of their intimate history, marked by the emotional imprints of challenging childhoods, episodes of failure and disdain, and a shared ascent to remarkable triumphs. Explore the intriguing question: Would Winston's extraordinary... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-06-2024 to 05-13-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisThe Battle Against Blunders. No general ever sets out to be a failure. So, it’s a bit of a surprise to find so many of them who ended up that way. Especially because you normally have to work your way up through the ranks to get to the position where you can be a poor general. But one truth of military history is that it is one thing to take orders and... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThe Constitution is a much beloved document, a charter that many Americans regard with pride, reverence, and awe. Yet, over the past half-century, several historians have argued that many of its innocuous-sounding articles offered a dramatic giveaway to slaveholders. This program will help you determine where the truth lies. We’ll follow the framers of... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Joan MusbachTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisIn the long hot summer of 1787, fifty-five men convened in Philadelphia to write a plan for governing the United States of America. This endeavor marked a second attempt, initially conceived as an improvement upon the original plan. However, faced with insurmountable challenges, the participants grappled with thorny issues, engaging in heated debates and... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Richard VennTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisLed by Richard Venn, a Master of History from the University of Missouri--St. Louis, Part II of the three-part series on World War One will be explored. This segment will delve into the transformation of the Archduke's assassination into the bloodiest conflict witnessed by Europe up to that point. Students will gain insights into the factors that led to a... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-08-2024 to 05-08-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Gloria JenningsTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Antonio OasisOnly within the last 70 years has it become socially acceptable for women to wear pants. Until the mid-1960s, the average American woman wouldn’t dare leave her house wearing dungarees. But as early as the mid-1800s, a few pioneering women had started quite literally making strides toward more practical women’s wear. In this class we will discuss the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-09-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:45 PM Central TimeInstructor: Carol DiazTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisCarol Diaz-Granados, PhD, RPA (Register of Professional Archaeologists), invites you to delve into the captivating world of American Indian artifacts. While these relics are often admired, few can interpret the symbolism behind the art. Over the past two decades, scholars have made momentous progress in unraveling the significance behind the motifs found in... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-10-2024 to 05-10-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Carol Diaz GranadosTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThe 1904 World's Fair provided so many things to see that it was hard to decide just where to go first. A compelling option was the American Indian exhibits, showcasing the original inhabitants of our land. The exhibits provided extensive insights into various aspects of Native American culture, including different dwellings, traditional clothing, arts,... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-13-2024 to 05-13-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Robert Ciaffa, Former Federal ProsecutorTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe internationalization of crime has resulted in many U.S. fugitives seeking refuge outside our national borders. In this discussion, former Federal Prosecutor Robert Ciaffa will explore the legal, diplomatic and policy issues surrounding international extraditions and prisoner transfer of foreign convicts. Using his first-hand experience as the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-14-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisWith all of the recent WWII presentations that focused on various campaigns in Europe, we sometimes lose track of an equally hard-fought war in Asia. For nearly four years British and Indian forces fought a very arduous campaign in southeast Asia, not only against the Japanese but against hunger, disease, jungle conditions, mountains, and monsoons. And they... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-14-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Gary A. Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor, Jewish Studies, Rutgers UniversityTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisLearn the story of the groundbreaking discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947, including the explorations of the caves and the excavations at Qumran, and the progress of scholarly work in the subsequent 75 years. We also will look at the key documents themselves, with an eye to uncovering the salient features of the Essene community which produced these... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-14-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Bonnie VegaTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEmbark on a learning journey with Bonnie Vega as she delves into the lives of three influential First Ladies: Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, and Sarah Polk. Despite the absence of a written “job” description for the role of the First Lady, these women served as noteworthy role models for those who would later assume this position. Throughout... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-14-2024 to 05-14-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Richard VennTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisParticipate in a session with Richard Venn, Master of History from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. This marks the concluding segment, Part III, of a comprehensive three-part class on World War One. In this installment, we will delve into the U.S. entry into the war and its consequential effects on the war's ultimate outcome. Additionally, students... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-21-2024 to 05-21-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Ricky Deutsch, BS Aerospace Engineering, MS, MBA, Former Captain US Air Force, Space CommandTerm: OELocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisAlcatraz has served as a fortress from the Spanish days through the Civil War, but it’s best known as the ultimate Federal Penitentiary. It held some of the most notorious men in the criminal underworld. No one was ever sentenced to Alcatraz – they had to “earn” it. All in sight and sound of one of America’s most glamorous cities. The rock... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-22-2024 to 05-22-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Daryl Davis, MusicianTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThis singer/songwriter icon introduced the Caribbean music known as Calypso to the U.S. and went on to become an ardent activist for Civil Rights. From the front line of music fame to the front line of marches and protests, Belafonte was an intense entertainer and leader. We will explore some of the many interesting facets of this complex man, who died at... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-22-2024 to 05-22-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Richard VennTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThis class explores the evolution of baseball, tracing its origins, dispelling myths about its "invention" by Abner Doubleday, and exploring its transition from an amateur pastime among gentlemen to a robust and influential business. The narrative will unfold, capturing the essence of the sport's growth, and delving into the infamous scandal that nearly... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-22-2024 to 05-22-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:30 AM-12:15 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jim DuncanTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEmbark on a historical journey with Jim Duncan, M.A., as he delves into the fascinating stories of women in the fur trade. The fur trade, often regarded as the catalyst for the founding of St. Louis, was mainly led by the involvement of early French settlers, with the exception of a few elite government employees. With a majority of these settlers engaged... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-23-2024 to 05-23-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisHumans are conscious beings--at least after our morning coffee. But what is the source of this consciousness? It seems like it has to be the brain, the mind, and/or the soul. It is only in the 20th century that the concepts of mind, brain, and soul were completely differentiated. What do we mean by these ideas? How to they relate to one another? Should we... read more