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June 3 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Sofia Laurein, PhD, Professor of HistoryLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisA buck, a mark, a yen or a pound...It makes the world go 'round!' Find out where the idea of money and banking came from! Who invented the first coinage and why? Learn the fascinating fiscal history that you re-enact every time you reach into your wallet, write a check or use a credit card. The history of monetary systems is one of the bedrocks of... read more -
June 3 – June 24 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 4Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisIn 1763 colonists across British North America could not have been prouder to be members of the British Empire. But fast forward to 1776 and many among them were at war with that Empire. In this four-week course, University of Maryland historian Richard Bell explores those tumultuous thirteen years by examining four of the extraordinary events that turned... read more -
June 5 Thursday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. HistoryLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisIn one of the great ironies of history, the successful outcome of the French and Indian War triggered a series of events that ultimately led to the American Declaration of Independence. Professor Blaine Davies traveled to upstate New York to visit many of the sites where the war was fought. His presentation will feature a photographic journal of his trip as... read more -
June 5 Thursday1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Carol Diaz-GranadosLocation: 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 -
June 6 Friday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Bonnie VegaLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisIn the early 1900s, the second wave of suffragists emerged alongside the "New Woman" movement, led by Alice Stone Blackwell, Harriot Stanton Blatch (daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton), and Alice Paul. Discover how these trailblazing women persuaded an all-male Congress and state legislatures to pass and ratify the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920,... read more -
June 9 – June 16 Monday10:00 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisRescue of the Death March Survivors It was called The Great Raid. And it happened on January 30, 1945. Led by US Army Rangers and now forgotten Philippine Guerillas, they rescued American prisoners of war in the Cabanatuan prison camp in the Philippines before the advance of Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s forces caused the Japanese to move them to Japan or,... read more
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June 10 Tuesday12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Dr. David Peck, Physician, Author, Marti Peck, Ph.D., PsychologistLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisWhen Captain Meriwether Lewis returned in 1809 from his famed expedition to the Pacific, he was a cultural “star” much like Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin; first men on the moon. Yet within three years, at 35 years of age, he died of two gunshots on his way to Washington DC. Was it suicide or murder? Drs Dave and Marti Peck, a physician and a... read more -
June 12 Thursday1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Samuel F HarnedLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThis class will examine the Russian Revolution. We will look at the immediate and underlying causes which triggered this event. What were the phases it went through and what role did leadership play in its evolution? Why did it end in its respective manner? Finally, how did the Russian Revolution shape the modern... read more
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June 12 Thursday3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Nicole Strickland, Paranormal Researcher, Author & Writer, Award-Winning Radio HostLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisIn this lecture, the team addresses the history of Spiritualism, including the key individuals involved with the movement, such as the Fox Sisters, Houdini and several researchers who either supported or tried to debunk alleged psychic mediums. Also discussed is how the movement influenced the field of paranormal research; further highlighted are the... read more -
June 13 – June 27 Friday10:00 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 3Instructor: Laurence Britt, author and commentator on political and economic affairsLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisIn the 1930’s, author Sinclair Lewis wrote a dystopian novel, “It Can’t Happen Here,” about fascism coming to America. This course will explore that subject given the current status of the political environment in America. The rise of fascism has been one of the most destructive movements of the past hundred years, bringing, oppression, war and... read more -
June 17 Tuesday9:30 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThe name Niccolò Machiavelli brings to mind a figure with a reputation for cunning and deceit. It is not surprising, therefore, that this shrewd commentator on the nature of political power should turn his analytical skills on the art of war as well. For he lived in tumultuous times, when his country was a battleground for aggressive foreign powers. At... read more -
June 17 Tuesday4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Ricky Deutsch, BS Aerospace Engineering, MS, MBA, Former Captain US Air Force, Space CommandLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisUnique in the entire world, it was carved by the Colorado River for 277 miles. It has a span of up to 18 miles wide, and is a mile deep. At the bottom of the cliff walls, nearly two billion years of the earth’s geological history is exposed. Hiking to the river, trekking rim to rim or rafting the Class 10 rapids, you will get your heart pumping. Learn how... read more
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June 18 Wednesday1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Chelsea CarrikerLocation: Zoom - San Antonio OasisThe Tudor era (1485-1603) was a time of medical superstition, experimental treatments, and the looming threat of disease. This class explores the world of Tudor medicine, where the humors prevailed and astrology guided medical decisions. We will also examine the health struggles of key Tudor monarchs from King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth I. Join us for... read more
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June 23 – June 30 Monday10:00 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisThe Lost King Richard III was king of England for a little over two years. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty, and the branch known as the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Middle Ages in England. The last time, an English king took the field to defend his throne. Mostly remembered as an... read more -
June 24 Tuesday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Bonnie VegaLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThe ratification of the 19th Amendment was a milestone, but the struggle for full suffrage was far from over. It wasn’t until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that all American citizens, regardless of race or gender, were legally guaranteed the right to vote. Yet, even today, barriers to voting persist, reminding us that the fight for true electoral equality... read more
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June 24 Tuesday10:30 am – 11:45 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Johnny RabbitLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisStep back in time and relive the games and sports that shaped St. Louis! From hopscotch and Indian ball to marbles and Chinese checkers, we’ll revisit the pastimes that filled our childhoods. Then, we’ll dive into the golden age of St. Louis sports—the Browns, Hawks, and Football Cardinals, plus the legends of wrestling and riverfront amusement parks.... read more
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June 24 Tuesday3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Int'l Award-Winning Author/HistorianLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe American rebellion against superpower Great Britain decisively influenced the future of European history. French involvement with the American war inspired the French people to question their own relationship to the overreaching forces of the European monarchy system. During the chaos of the French Revolution, General Napoleon Bonaparte became the... read more
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June 25 Wednesday9:30 am – 10:45 am Sessions: 1Instructor: W. Joseph Campbell, Ph.D., Professor, School of Communication, American UniversityLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisWe take a look back to the momentous year of 1995, when the internet and world wide web entered mainstream consciousness. It also was the year of O.J. Simpson's "Trial of the Century," of the domestic terror attack in Oklahoma City, and of the beginning of Bill Clinton's dalliance with Monica Lewinsky, an intermittent affair that led to his impeachment. The... read more -
June 25 Wednesday11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Bev SchuetzLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisCharles Lindbergh is remembered for his daring solo flight across the Atlantic, but his story is far more complex. This class explores his aviation triumph, the heartbreaking kidnapping and murder of his son, and his controversial admiration for Nazi Germany. We’ll also uncover his eccentricities, secret families, and unorthodox personal life, revealing a... read more
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July 1 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Sofia Laurein, PhD, Professor of HistoryLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisDid you know that French fries are not French, Hawaiian pizza wasn't invented in Hawaii, and cheese has been used as a weapon?! Please join us for an 'appetizing look' into the origins of some of your favorite foods. Learn history via your palate, as many major historical and social events have been linked with and celebrated with food! This presentation... read more