Architecture
New Year in India
Join Professor Bernard Hoffert as he leads these tours to India.
Mughals, Rajputs & Villages: An Introduction
This tour explores three princely capitals in the heartland of the Mughal Empire, Dehli, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, and a …
The Holy Grail - Chalice, Bowl or Person
The Holy Grail is, arguably, the most celebrated piece of tableware from the last two thousand years. So much so that there are 200 goblets throughout Europe which claim the honour. Over the centuries, it has inspired great art and literature.
The Wine Dark Sea: A Historical Introduction
Once, foreigners were drawn to Southern Italy and Sicily by the riches to be garnered from their fertility and their …
Art and Culture in Spain: A Historical Introduction
Modern Spain occupies two thirds of the Iberian peninsula, an arid mountainous outpost of the Eurasian landmass which, separated from …
Andalucia: A Historical Introduction
The Andalucia of reality is even more remarkable than the romantic dream evoked by its name. It lives as the …
Romania Revealed: A Historical Introduction
Romania is one of the most culturally diverse countries in Europe, and therefore one of the most interesting in which …
An Introduction to the Pilgrim Route
Santiago de Compostela is located in the extreme north-west of Spain near Iria Flavia, the ancient capital of Galicia. It …
Early Russian Architecture 989-1703
The history of Russian architecture may be dealt with in terms of the five major phases listed below. In this …