Politics, Culture & Society

Discover how provenance, conservation, and attribution shape the world of ancient art. This session examines the collecting and repatriation of antiquities from Greece, Rome, Turkey, and beyond, including The Monteleone Chariot, The Parthenon Marbles, and Turkish mosaics. Learn why understanding a collection’s history is crucial for cultural heritage and how private collecting practices intersect with museum policies.

Wednesday, February 25, 10am – 12pm, $49

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Search Course Code: XHUMG-088

Examine how museums and institutions acquired their collections and why this has become a topic of global concern. Many nations seek the return of cultural artifacts removed during colonization, including the Benin Bronzes, Aboriginal Shield, and religious works from the Indian subcontinent. This session explores the importance of provenance in understanding the cultural and historical context of these works and the complex debates surrounding their repatriation.

Thursday, March 19, 10am – 12pm, $49

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Search Course Code: XHUMG-004

In a time when far too many seeks to quote Scripture as “the literal word of the Bible” to buttress their social and political positions, it seems increasingly important to look literally at the Bible and discern the lessons that the Bible “literally” teaches. Join Rabbi Susman as we look at the Bible’s text in both English and the original Hebrew to discover together the “literal” meaning as well as seek lessons for today’s life decisions.

Tuesday, March 3-24, 10am – 12pm, $89

4 Sessions

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Search Course Code: XHUMG-005

A society’s institutions shape and are shaped by individual behaviors and social dynamics. Explore the fundamental structures and functions of society, emphasizing the role and impact of its core institutions. Examine the five institutions necessary to a society: family, education, religion, politics and government, and economy and work. Learn how social institutions can and do evolve to meet the changing needs and circumstances of society.

Monday, March 9-30, 10:30am – 12pm, $99

4 Sessions

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Search Course Code: XHUMG-006

Using the music of Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, and the Police as both foundation and scaffolding, professional musician and educator Pat Barton will explore the influence these three pioneers have exerted on popular music to this day. This six-hour journey will begin in 1977-79 with the debut albums My Aim Is True (Elvis Costello), Outlandos d”Amour (the Police) and Look Sharp (Joe Jackson) and ride that new wave into the musical future.

Tuesday, April 14-28, 10am – 12pm, $89

3 Session

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Search Course Code: XHUMM-006

Join us on a captivating journey to some of the world’s most enigmatic locations. From ancient ruins with unknown origins to modern-day phenomena that science has yet to explain, uncover the strange and unexplained events that have baffled historians, scientists, and explorers for centuries. Dive deep into the legends, theories, and mysteries surrounding these destinations, and discover the strange occurrences still puzzling us today. Whether it’s a mysterious disappearance or a cosmic phenomenon, these destinations challenge everything we think we know about the world.

Thursday, April 16, 10:30am – 12:30pm, $49

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Search Course Code: XHUMG-007

Strap in for a whirlwind journey across oceans and centuries! This lecture plunges into the Age of Discovery, when bold European explorers – armed with little more than a compass, a dream, and royal ambition – set sail into the unknown. From the Spice-laden ports of the East to the gold-rich shores of the New World, we’ll trace the daring expeditions that redrew the map of civilization. Meet the navigators who defied superstition and stormy seas, the empires that rose on the backs of conquest, and the civilizations forever changed by the first contact. With dramatic tales, vivid visuals, and a touch of humor, we’ll explore how these voyages sparked global trade, cultural collisions, and the birth of the modern world.

Thursday, May 14-28, 10:30am – 12:30pm, $49

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Search Course Code: XHUMG-008

Ideal for anyone with an interest in how criminal law impacts society. Explore some of the fundamental principles and concepts that underpin criminal law, including the nature of crimes and the legal process. Learn what constitutes a violation, misdemeanor, and a felony. Discuss specific laws and how and when they changed, including marijuana and marriage laws.

Tuesday, June 2-16, 10:30am – 12pm, $89

3 Sessions

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Search Course Code: XHUMG-009