Upcoming LIVE Online Lectures: Islam + Route 66 + More

Register for our live virtual lectures to keep learning remotely. [Road Scholar]( Virtual Lecture Series: Our Upcoming Online Lectures Join us in July and beyond for our upcoming one-hour Online Lectures! Learn about the [the life of Sacagawea]( the [Golden Gate Bridge]( and so much more — all live, all from brilliant Road Scholar experts and all without stepping out your front door. Look for your Online Lectures AND Zoom links in “[My Account]( See it live or watch the recording! Unless otherwise noted, all those who sign up for an online lecture will receive a recording to watch within two weeks following the live event. [See more] Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [The Development of Islam under Islamic Empires]( With Volkan Yazici Educator In this lecture, we will briefly look at the origins and history of Islam and how it branched off as it spread with the empires that were ruled by Muslims. We will then take a closer look at the similarities and differences of the denominations and their subdivisions. Through this, we will focus on the Golden Age of Islam and its impact on science, philosophy and the world culture in general.! One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Sacagawea, the Most Famous Unknown Woman in American History]( With Keith Edgerton Educator & Historian “Sah caw gah weah” (as the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition called her), or “Bird Woman,” as her name translates from the Shoshone language, is arguably one of the most fascinating, heavily mythologized, but virtually unknown woman in American and Native American history. What do we really know about her? What was her role on one of the most important expeditions in America’s past? How have our attitudes about her evolved over time down to the present? This presentation explores all of that (and more!) One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (ET) / 4:00 p.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Route 66 — A Road of Dreams, Freedom & Adventure]( With Ned O’Malia Educator Commissioned in 1926, Route 66 opened the West for two generations of Americans seeking adventure and a new life. Follow our expert on this route of Oakie dust bowlers, the two boys of television’s Route 66, outrageous roadside icons and those seeking to “get their kicks on Route 66.” One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Monday, August 2, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Muslim Moroccan Women: Perspectives Across Generations]( With Farah Cherif D’Ouezzan Founder & Director of the Center for Cross-Cultural Learning In this lecture, we will go over women’s issues in Morocco through real life stories of Muslim women from different generations, addressing the challenges of present day while inviting the participants to question certain perspectives and assumptions one may have about the topic. We will travel in time to discover how the change is taking place while the traditions, the culture and the religion are still strong. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [The Golden Gate Bridge — Building the Impossible]( With James Dalessandro Bestselling Author & Filmmaker The History Channel calls it "the most important bridge ever built" and the American Society of Civil Engineers calls it one of the "Engineering Marvels of the Modern World." Fans just call it the most beautiful bridge in the world. And yet, 75% of the nation's engineers and architects called it "impossible" to build. Best selling San Francisco novelist, historian and documentary filmmaker James Dalessandro takes us on an unforgettable journey through the concept, controversy and construction of the bridge that defined the pioneering spirit of the American West. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: $25 [Sign up here]( Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (PT) [Located in: ]Online [Companions to Trailblazers: A History of Women in Antarctica]( With Gabriela Roldan Antarctic Researcher & Educator Antarctica's harsh environment represented the exclusive domain of men for centuries. Women do not feature as household names connected to the discovery and exploration of the White Continent, though many females were the inspiration and provided critical (and financial) support to polar heroes. Who were the female pioneers in Antarctica, and how did they first venture into this frontiersmen world? What are the main challenges facing women today in the polar south? This topic is often overlooked in the narratives of Antarctica and there are fascinating stories of women working in Antarctica. This lecture shares the most salient moments of the history of women in Antarctica, and explores through current research the changing roles of females in the White Continent. 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. 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