
City of the Lagoons: A History of Venice in a Six-Part Course with Dr. Thomas F. Madden
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Everyone knows what Venice is, but few know why it is or how it came to be. This course will guide participants to discover those answers. Venice is not simply a work of art. It is the birthplace of modern capitalism. While the rest of medieval Europe groaned under kings and landed magnates, the Venetians formed a free republic – one that would last for a thousand years.
Did you know: Dr. Madden will be leading two Context Journeys, to both Venice and Istanbul in 2022. Context Journeys are multi-day, small group tours in cultural capitals all over the world. For additional details, please click here.
Thomas F Madden is Professor of History and Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University. As an author and historical consultant, he has appeared in such venues as The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN, and The History Channel. He is a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies, the Medieval Academy of America, and he is a National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholar.
Yes. All registered participants will be sent a recording within 24 hours of each session's conclusion. The recordings are available to re-watch for seven days thereafter.
Are there additional seminars, courses, and in-person experiences being led by Dr. Madden?
Yes! Dr. Madden will be leading several popular Context courses in 2022. Details are available here.
Additionally, Dr. Madden will be leading two Context Journeys, to both Venice and Istanbul in 2022. Context Journeys are multi-day, small group tours in cultural capitals all over the world. Expertly crafted to take learners to the heart of a destination, our Journeys take logistics and planning off of your plate as you uncover the history, art, and culture of your chosen destination. For additional details, please click here.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Dr. T. Madden is an excellent presenter. I really enjoyed the way he combined his lectures and his pictures. He related the history in a very interesting way, and told some fascinating stories along the way--which always helps to make the history more memorable. I also enjoyed the way that he showed photos of himself and his family, plus the materials he works with, to help ground his time in Venice. I would recommend this course for lovers of Venice, who are interested in thoughtful, in depth presentations.
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Dr. Madden has created a marvelous overview of the history of Venice, without getting us bogged down in too many details. I am delighted to have taken this course before my upcoming trip. Thank you Dr. Madden
Dr. Madden gives a detailed, informative and interesting course about Venice history. I enjoyed it so much, I purchased his Venice book to learn more.
Fabulous course. Wish was 10 part