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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Sports have a longstanding place in the history and culture of DC. Track the backstory of baseball, football, and basketball teams in Washington, and learn where to watch and play these highly popular sports now. Delve also into DC's hockey and soccer scene, and the abundance of "imported" sports in the capital, from rugby and cricket to Irish hurling and Gaelic football.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Washington offers an astonishing wealth of dining experiences, from historic to contemporary. First discover two of DC's longstanding food traditions: seafood and soul food. Visit treasured historic restaurants around the city, and delve into the city's world cuisine, from Ethiopian and Mediterranean to global fusion. Also take note of food festivals that take place in DC throughout the year.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Grasp the historic connections between Arlington National Cemetery and the American Civil War. At the Cemetery, begin by visiting some of the gravesites of famous citizens, and the former mansion of Robert E. Lee. Among landmark sites at Arlington, see the Memorial Amphitheater, the Tomb of the Unknowns, the Marine Corps Memorial, Air Force Memorial, and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
To begin your journey to this world-class city, uncover the origins of the District of Columbia and how the location for our national government was chosen. Learn about the original design and vision for the city by artist/engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Then trace the creation and colorful history of the National Mall, and the building of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The wonders of ancient Egypt have lured tourists for thousands of years; imprinted western art, decorative art, and literature; and enthralled millions since the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. In The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt, Egyptologist and curator Melinda Hartwig takes you deep inside the tombs, temples, palaces, and dwellings of the ancient Egyptians.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Washington's private homes provide a fascinating window into the city's history. Begin at the pre-Revolutionary colonial building of the Old Stone House, which shows how early DC citizens lived. Then discover three grand and storied mansions in Upper Georgetown. Visit the remarkable Octagon House; the Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden of Marjorie Merriweather Post; and Woodlawn Plantation.
87) The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt: Episode 23,The Temples at Philae and Abu Simbel
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Travel the magnificent complex of the goddess Isis on the island of Philae. Visit the Temple of Isis, and learn about the rituals surrounding her cult. Continue to one of Egypt's most famous monuments, the Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel. Take in the spellbinding grandeur of the temple and that of the small temple to Queen Nefertari and learn the amazing story of their rescue and relocation.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Grasp the Nile's integral role in ancient Egyptian culture and trace the path the series will take along this vital river, visiting Egypt's ancient cities and monuments. Discover the rich pantheon of Egyptian gods; the role of Egyptian kings as divine intermediaries; and the fascinating symbolism of Egyptian architecture, art, and ritual.
89) The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt: Episode 21,Ptolemaic Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The Greek Ptolemies, foreign rulers of Egypt, built Egyptian temples to win the peoples' hearts and minds and legitimize their rule. As a prime example, explore the monumental Temple of Horus at Edfu, and the major festivals that honored Egypt's traditional religious beliefs. Also, visit the temple at Kom Ombu, with its hybrid decoration, a rare double temple to the gods Sobek and Haroeris.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
King Djoser's Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara was a milestone in the development of monumental architecture. Learn how a traditional mastaba tomb was transformed into the famous Step Pyramid. Then travel the astonishing 37-acre complex, with its courtyards, chapels, palaces, temples, and underground tombs and galleries, highlighting their extraordinary architectural features and decor.
91) The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt: Episode 13,Abydos: The Religious Center of Osiris
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Abydos, the ancient center for the worship of Osiris, is your next stop. Learn about the importance of Osiris in Egyptian cosmology as you visit the vast site, highlighting the Commemorative Temple of Seti I, with its breathtaking painted reliefs and mysterious interior rooms; the dramatic Funerary Temple of Ramesses II; and the site of Um el Qu'ab, burial place of the earliest Egyptian kings.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
See ancient Egypt's memorial temples, the "Houses of a Million Years," and begin at the cult temple of Amenhotep III, the largest of its kind, with its majestic colossal statues of the king. Then encounter Hatshepsut, the famous woman who declared herself the pharaoh, and marvel at the phenomenal temple whose decoration portrayed her as male and elaborately legitimized her right to rule.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Take account of the plethora of religious institutions in Washington and consider the role of faith in the city's history. Stop first at St. John's Episcopal Church, closely associated with the presidency, and DC's architecturally rich Catholic churches. Visit Jewish and Muslim houses of worship, and finally take in the historic and artistic treasures of the Washington National Cathedral.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Visit the stunning premises of the world's largest library, starting with the story of the library's creation in the 18th century. Begin your tour with the monumental Jefferson Building, with its glorious Beaux Arts decor, followed by the remarkable facilities of the Adams and Madison buildings. Also visit the extraordinary Folger Shakespeare Library, and DC's beloved Eastern Market.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Finally, learn about the treasures within the National Archives, including original copies of America's founding documents, historic murals, and the poignant "Records of Rights" exhibit. Revisit the history of DC, and consider city plans that were never realized, "disappeared" Washington, and proposals for the city's future. Conclude with thoughts on the dynamic, changing environment of DC.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Delve into the history of political scandals in Washington, and how the nation has come to terms with them. Learn first about the 19th-century Burr Conspiracy, focusing on former Vice President Aaron Burr. Then take stock of the scandals under President Ulysses S. Grant, the infamous Teapot Dome scandal, and finally the Watergate scandal, finishing at the Newseum, a media history museum.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In this travelogue, discover the many layers of history and human endeavor that created DC’s urban environment, such as departments of the US government, monuments and memorials, world-class museums, lesser-known historic gems, neighborhoods and historic homes, and contemporary DC’s range of culinary and recreational activities.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Delve further into the extraordinary treasures of Saqqara. First, explore the New Kingdom cemetery, containing mastaba tombs with unparalleled relief carvings. Then visit the Pyramid of King Teti and the spectacular tombs of his officials, Mereruka and Kagemni, with their exquisitely carved decoration. Finish with a visit to the Serapeum, the sacred burial ground of the Apis bulls.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Trace the history and mission of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Learn about the National Zoo's remarkable exhibits of zoological rarities, from the clouded leopard to the giant panda. Take note of the National Zoo's approach to recreating natural habitats, and the institution's deep involvement with animal research and conservation of endangered species.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
At the seat of the US legislature, learn how the Capitol building was designed, constructed, and expanded in the early years of the nation. Tour the architectural and artistic wonders of the building, from the Capitol Rotunda to the Statuary Hall, Brumidi Corridors, Hall of Columns, and other key features. Conclude with the House and Senate Chambers, and the surrounding parks and gardens.
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