Upcoming LIVE Online Lectures: Climate Change + Cherry Blossoms + More

Register for our live virtual lectures to keep learning remotely. [Road Scholar]( Virtual Lecture Series: Our Upcoming Online Lectures Join us in March and beyond for our upcoming one-hour Online Lectures! Learn about the [formation of the Mediterranean Sea]( study the [the pre-Inca peoples of Peru]( and so much more — all live, all from brilliant Road Scholar experts and all without stepping out your front door. New: Look for your Online Lectures AND Zoom links in “[My Account]( Enrollments for all March lectures and beyond will close at midnight the morning of the event. So don’t delay — reserve your spot today! [See What’s on the Calendar]( [See more] Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [The History and Future of Cyberspace]( Last Chance: Enroll by midnight tonight! With Ronald Marks Former CIA Official Join former CIA Official Ronald Marks as he explore the sometimes confusing and complex subject of cyberspace. Learn how cyberspace connects the world in both positive and negative ways as well as the challenge it presents to society and governments. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Monday, March 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Cherry Blossoms: Cultural Icons & Harbingers of Spring]( With Ann McClellan Author & Cherry Blossom Expert Explore the enchanting world of cherry blossoms, the flowering trees most closely associated with Japan and its lore and culture, now found around the world. Join Ann McClellan, author of three books on cherry blossoms, to learn to identify cherry blossoms as symbols and landscape features through lavish artwork and vivid photographs, and enjoy the fascinating stories of the many people whose lives have intersected with the iconic trees and their ethereal blooms. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [The Dynamic Earth and the Origin of the Mediterranean]( With Dr. Brian Williams Professor of Geology We live on a restless planet, with constantly moving continents and ever-changing oceans. The plate tectonic processes at work are epitomized in the Mediterranean: a sea born out of the closure of a great ocean called Tethys. Today, the remnants of this ocean are the Mediterranean, Black and Caspian Seas. Join geology professor Dr. Brian Williams to learn about the northward movement of the African plate into European plate that has shaped the Mediterranean as we know it today. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Where Do We Stand Now on Climate Change?]( With Jeff Hammarlund Professor & Energy Expert The last six years have been the hottest six on record — marked by devastating natural disasters consistent with the scientific warnings about more serious impacts from climate change. Join Professor Jeff Hammarlund to review new evidence linked to climate change that emerged in 2020, and discuss new initiatives that have already emerged in 2021 as policy makers, scientists and climate activists explore innovative and sometimes controversial ways to address the climate crisis. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Peru’s Archaeological Discoveries of the Last 40 Years]( With Oscar Oviedo Velasco Historian After the arrival of the Spaniards in Peru, the whole world started to talk about the Incas, their empire and their gold. But few people know about the many rich civilizations that preceded them. In this lecture, we will explore some of the most important archaeological discoveries in Peru in the last 40 years – spectacular tombs that have evaded the treasure hunters and the Spanish conquest — as we study pre-Inca civilizations like Moche and Lambayeque. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Azores & the United States: Friendship & Frontiers]( With Pedro Cordeiro Road Scholar Group Leader The Azores and the United States have shared a close friendship for many decades and have shaped each other’s culture and history. Learn how this archipelago in the Atlantic has connected with the U.S. through politics, the fishing industry, immigration, music and literature, and get insight into how Azorean immigrants have influenced key regions in the U.S. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( More lectures available in 2021! [See them ALL →]( Looking for MORE Online Learning? Check out our [multi-day Adventures Online]( which include several days of lectures like these, PLUS interactive discussions with other Road Scholars, live performances and virtual field trips! [Learn More →]( Please Note: The recordings for these exclusive lectures will be shared via email only with participants who are enrolled in the event. Recordings will expire two weeks following the event date. The Technical Details: This live online lecture will broadcast using Zoom. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email from Road Scholar with Zoom links to tune in, OR you can find your Zoom links in “[My Account]( [View online]( © 2021 Elderhostel Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Your Preferences]( • [Privacy Policy]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( 1-800-454-5768 11 Avenue de Lafayette Boston, MA 02111