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Star War’s 'The Mandalorian' and Intercultural Competency for the 21st Century Traveler with Dr. Kristin Stasiowski
Informative Session

These conversations with Dr. Ballard are always so engrossing. He provides a lot of great information and even suggestions for further investigation on your own. It is very apparent that he is well studied in this topic, and I would highly recommend participating in his sessions if you are interested in the Nazi regime and it's history.

Kris Tooley
Beyond 'Valkyrie': The Other Assassination Plots against Hitler with Dr. Finn Ballard
A very thorough and very interesting lecture

This was an excellent introduction to Spinoza's life and his ideas. This conversation has inspired me to learn more about Spinoa.

Cheryl
Spinoza: Europe’s Greatest Heretic, Philosopher, and Thinker with Dr. Firmin DeBrabander
Very interesting conversation

This was an very interesting and entertaining conversation about Emily Dickinson, her life and her work. I enjoyed it very much.

Cheryl
Emily Dickinson: Revelations from the Poet's Elusive Past with William Bernhardt
Beyond Valkyrie with Finn Ballard

This is the second seminar I have taken with Dr. Ballard and honestly I would now take just about any seminar he is offering - he is able to impart a massive amount of detailed information about German history and be totally entertaining at the same time. This course and anything he teaches are highly recommended.

Rona Daniels
Beyond 'Valkyrie': The Other Assassination Plots against Hitler with Dr. Finn Ballard
5 Beautiful Villages in Brittany

I enjoy conversations like this that cover a smaller number of places but do it more thoroughly. The information was well laid out and the pictures support the narrative very well.

Annie Peterson
The Beautiful Villages of Brittany with Dr. Alan Montgomery
Fascinating talk on Assassination Plots against Hitler

This was such a great talk! I learned so much about the many assassination attempts against Hitler. I take inspiration from the efforts of these brave resistors during one of the darkest times in human history. Dr. Finn Ballard presented the material in a clear, easy-to-follow way. I love his talks!

Leslee Sandberg
Beyond 'Valkyrie': The Other Assassination Plots against Hitler with Dr. Finn Ballard
I had no idea....

This was really interesting seeing how Japanese and other influences show up in works of art I have seen so many times, but never really understood. I also found the various concepts around art and the use of African masks without any real sense of their true meaning and other concepts to be fascinating and so timely given how much racism and other cultural issues are being debated in the world right now. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to know more about modern art.

Cynthia Futter
Masterpieces at MoMA: New York's Modern Art Collection with Christian Breed
A lovely Sunday in Moscow.

I particularly enjoyed the road less travelled on this one. Seeing the various parts of Moscow other than the internationally famous landmarks was quite lovely. I also enjoyed Vadim's sense of humor, particularly when he shared it was like visiting the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory. He is quite funny and has such an interesting perspective being Russian and having grown up there. His enthusiasm is lovely.

Cynthia Futter
Live Virtual Tour of Moscow: Classic Historical Monuments with Vadim Malinovsky
Learned new things.

I really enjoyed learning about the lives of the people who built the great Luxor monuments and temples. I also enjoyed the video going down into the tomb as I have not been there,.

Cynthia Futter
Exploring Egypt: Luxor and the Valley of the Kings with Dr. Jade Bajeot
Outstanding

As usual, Sabry did a fabulous job The seminar was so informative--I just wish that it could have been longer, or that Context offered a follow up session.

Claire D Cornell
Beyond van Eyck: Masterpieces of Early Netherlandish Painting with Sabry Amroussi
Superb!

I joined Kate on all of her seminars in the four Neighborhoods of Florence and it was a sheer delight in every way. Kate's presentations are filled with historical information, virtual walks with beautiful camera work (close-ups and panoramic vistas), gorgeous images and fascinating and insightful facts. Kate is a scholar in so many fields of study and a joy to listen to - all of her seminars and course are exceptional, don't miss them!

Susan G
Neighborhoods of Florence, Italy: Exploring Quartiere dell’Oltrarno with Kate Bolton-Porciatti
Wonderful time.

I have done a number of these with Kate. In addition to the knowledge she shares, Kate puts together these wonderful little live videos that really bring the tours to life. In addition, Kate has such wonderful sensibilities about sitting in the quiet, and watching nature, and having a glass of wine, and looking at all the complexity of the locations and the culture; It is so much more than just touring some buildings or area.

Cynthia Futter
Walking through Chianti: From Florence to Siena with Kate Bolton-Porciatti
Fun, informative wine tasting

I really enjoyed learning more about the Piedmont region wines (and certainly enjoyed tasting them!). Rachel is very knowledgeable and is a pleasure to listen to.

Amy B.
Barolo, Barbaresco and Beyond: Wine Tasting in Italy's Piedmont Region with Rachel Erdman
Excellent Seminar

Great seminar, jam-packed with interesting info.

Maria Bodi
Beyond van Eyck: Masterpieces of Early Netherlandish Painting with Sabry Amroussi

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