Tag: The Great Courses

Sex Scandals of Ancient Greece and Rome

The world has utterly transformed over the course of the last 2,000 years. Many of the norms, rules, and expectations

People have likely played games for as long as humanity has existed. Whether it’s games of chance, games of strategy,

We can learn a lot about American history and culture by looking at the horror films of the 1980s. The

How do we know the universe is 13.8 billion years old? How do we know the speed of light is

Aging presents us with many challenges, from financial planning to health concerns. Another difficulty that can arise as we move

Movies have the astonishing ability to show us our world in a whole new light. They can help us understand

What did the Founding Fathers think about religion? And why did a group of practicing Protestants create a republic with

Welcome to the era of true marriages of convenience. Discover the reality of trading someone’s hand in marriage, such as

Though she was born into one of the most powerful families of Renaissance Italy, Catherine de’ Medici was never expected