History Lessons
NYC
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Perfume History: Versailles
Fragrance Alliance Network See all classes by this school @ 38 West 32nd St, New York, NY
Perfume History: Versailles is Back! is an interactive, scent-driven journey through the origins of modern French perfumery, tracing its rise from the tanneries of Grasse to the opulent courts of Louis XIV and Louis XV. Explore how cultural shifts, royal intrigue, and evolving tastes shaped the fragrant legacy that still defines perfumery today.
Sat. Sep 26th, 2–3:30pm EDT
(90 minutes)
Philosophy and War
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine how philosophers have understood war as a force shaping human nature, ethics and political life across history. Analyze influential ideas from ancient Greece to contemporary thought while exploring concepts of justice, strategy and lived experience. Engage with major thinkers whose perspectives continue to shape debates on conflict and violence today.
Sep 16th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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$355
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Wed. Sep 16th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
The Sublime: Aesthetics, Terror, and Pleasure
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Explore the evolution of a foundational aesthetic concept through philosophy, literature, music and visual art. Examine how its meaning has shifted across history while shaping ideas about emotion, culture and politics. Engage with influential thinkers and artistic works to gain a deeper understanding of its lasting relevance.
Nov 16th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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$355
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Mon. Nov 16th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Critical Theory and the Now: An Introduction to the Frankfurt School
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine influential ideas that shaped modern critical thought through the writings of leading twentieth-century philosophers and social theorists. Explore concepts connecting culture, politics, history and art while considering their relevance to contemporary society. Engage with thought-provoking texts that encourage deeper analysis of today's world.
Nov 16th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Mon. Nov 16th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
What is Participatory Democracy? Theory, Activism, and Power
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Delve into the complexities of participatory democracy, exploring its diverse interpretations and potential for societal transformation. Through readings and discussions, you'll engage with classical and contemporary thinkers, examining how civic participation can reshape political power and address social inequalities. Consider whether participatory democracy offers a genuine alternative to existing systems.
Nov 17th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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$355
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Tue. Nov 17th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Femme Politics: Freedom, Affect, and Eros
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Explore the distinction between femme and femininity while examining the political and anticapitalist dimensions of femme identity. Consider how femininity can encompass joy, connection, love and excess alongside experiences of oppression. Engage with contemporary feminist and queer scholarship to question how femme can inform political possibilities across genders.
Nov 18th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Wed. Nov 18th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Tragedy and Decolonization: From Pessimism to Emancipation
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Explore how tragedy and decolonization intertwine through literature, theory, and political struggle. From the Haitian Revolution to contemporary liberation movements, examine how writers and thinkers like Césaire, James, Fanon, and Soyinka reimagined tragedy to confront history, violence, and the pursuit of freedom.
Nov 18th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Signal and Noise: An Introduction to Statistics
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 247 West 37th St, New York, NY
How do numbers relate to the world? What insights can we derive from data? How do we separate signal from noise? This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and its applications to data analysis at a level accessible to a broad audience with no prior statistical background. We’ll learn and make intuitive the fundamental methods and concepts of data quantification: linear regression, logistic regression, probability distribution,...
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Architectural Experiments: Revolutions in Design
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 15 E 40th St , New York, NY
Explore how architecture has served as a vessel for radical imagination and collective aspiration across two centuries of social transformation. From utopian phalansteries to the avant-garde visions of Red Vienna and anti-functionalist collectives, this course examines how the built environment can embody dreams of a world beyond capitalism.
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Socrates
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 178 Stanton St, New York, NY
The trial, conviction, and execution of Socrates on the vote of the Athenian democracy is a founding myth in the history of Western philosophy. And yet very little is known with certainty about the historical Socrates, who himself wrote nothing, but whose way of life, as accounted by Plato (and others) has become a powerful and enduring paradigm of philosophical practice. To Athenian eyes and ears, Socrates was doubtless strange: notoriously...
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Everyday Irrationalism: T. Adorno, Politics, and Reason
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 30 Irving Pl, New York, NY
Students in the course will read selections from a number of Adorno’s works, including The Stars Down to Earth, Minima Moralia, and The Authoritarian Personality. We will look at the famous dispute between Adorno and philosopher of science Karl Popper both to understand the grounds of their debate but also to understand their vast areas of agreement between empirical research and critical theory. We will pose a series of questions that emerge from...
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U for You: Joyce's Ulysses for New Readers (and Re-Readers)
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY
Dive into Joyce's Ulysses with renowned scholar Jonathan Goldman, unraveling its complexities and discovering its humor and humanity. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to Joyce's work, this immersive experience promises to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this literary masterpiece.
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Aromatherapy Bundle Offer: All 5 Modules
Fragrance Alliance Network See all classes by this school @ 414 Broadway, New York, NY
Elevate your aromatherapy practice with a comprehensive journey through essential oils, blending techniques, and safe application methods. From the basics of plant biology to the intricate art of aromatic blending, this all-inclusive series offers hands-on experience and expert insights. Unlock the therapeutic potential of aromatherapy by mastering every aspect of this ancient healing practice.
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Empire, Nation-State, Caliphate: The Modern Middle East
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 247 West 37th St, New York, NY
The transition from empire to nation-state was among the most consequential developments to shape the Middle East over the last hundred years. Beginning with the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire at the close of WWI, the post-war international order invalidated heterogeneous forms of political organization in favor of the nation-state. It was a shift that rendered customary patterns of political and social life in the Middle East newly untenable,...
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Al-Andalus: Tolerance, Culture, and Violence in Spain
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 15 W 16th St, New York, NY
Al-Andalus: Tolerance, Culture, and Violence in Medieval Spain Between 711 and 1492, Islamic governments ruled over varying swaths of the Iberian Peninsula. Muslim Spain, or al-Andalus, still holds a powerful grip on the modern imagination as a time and place of religious tolerance—a “golden age” in which Muslims, Jews, and Christians peacefully coexisted and culturally thrived. In this course we will explore this common perception of al-Andalus...
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What is Analytic Philosophy?
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 247 West 37th St, New York, NY
In the early 20th century, a new generation of thinkers came to believe that European philosophy had reached a dead end. Reacting to what they held was the obfuscatory language and non-sensical direction of post-Kantian philosophy, Cambridge philosophers Bertrand Russell and G.E. Moore set out to revolutionize philosophy through a fundamental rethinking of its methods and purposes. Their work, and its outgrowths in the philosophies of mathematics,...
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What is Money?
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 275 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Money seems like a straightforward aspect of our daily lives. But underlying its everyday functionality in facilitating transactions, measuring the market value of goods and services, and serving as a store of wealth over time is a stubborn question about what money actually is. As the economist Perry Mehrling observes, “Money is always difficult, and it is more difficult than ever today.” We often conceive of money as a “neutral” medium...
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Crisis and Capitalism
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 275 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Do capitalist societies have an inherent tendency toward economic, social, and political crises? Political economists have, over the course of the past 250 years, offered different frameworks to understand the existence of crises within capitalism: from Adam Smith’s “general glut” (when production exceeds demand) to Marx’s belief that the contradictions inherent in capitalism will lead to its eventual demise and the Keynesian attempt...
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W.E.B. Du Bois: The Souls of Black Folk and Beyond
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 275 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Examine W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk and its profound exploration of race, identity, and inequality. Analyze his concepts of the “veil” and “double consciousness,” and their impact on Black experience and social progress. Reflect on Du Bois’ enduring legacy in understanding the color line and its relevance to contemporary global struggles.
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Philosophy of History
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 30 Irving Pl, New York, NY
Embark on a journey through the ages to unravel the mysteries of historical philosophy. From Enlightenment ideals to modern critiques, explore divergent perspectives on the purpose and trajectory of history. Delve into the implications of these philosophical inquiries for contemporary politics, science, and culture, and ponder the significance of historical narratives in shaping our understanding of the world.
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Reviews for History Lessons in NYC
History Lessons in NYC are rated 4.7 stars based on 272 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I love this course! I'm a repeat customer and the instructor Christine Axen is fabulous! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Loved this class and I was so engaged the entire time. Highly recommend, even if the topic isn’t something you might think to go for yourself, there’s a reason it’s worth reviewing for an hour, I’m sure you’ll find yourself intrigued! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
This class has become my favorite summertime pleasure. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Very informative and interesting! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Great amount of information for a one hour format - thorough without being overwhelming and good amount of time left for Q&A. The instructor's passion for the topic shines through. Wish I had been able to sign up for more installments in the series!! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I have taken several History Happy Hours courses and will be back for more. Christine Axen is excellent! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I always enjoy this class. It never fails to entertain and inform. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
This is my third time attending one of Dr. Axen's lectures, and I will keep coming back! She is fantastic - knowledgeable, well-spoken, and enjoyable. I learn so much every time I attend one, so all I can say is: I love these happy hour lectures! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Christine does a great job. The chat is very homey and welcoming and she is both knowledgeable and engaging. -
Virtual History of the World through Booze
He was interesting, humorous and knowledgeable -
Virtual History of the World through Booze
Fantastic class, very knowledgeable instructor who could answer any question posed. Covered 9000 years of history in 90 minutes. I wa sharing fun facts with my friends for weeks!! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
As always, the talk and slide show was truly fun and fascinating. This time it was on Medieval fashion in clothing and hairstyles, with lots of background woven in (no pun intended). -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
It was very fun and informative! Will be signing up for other topics! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Love this course-so fun and I always learn so much! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Rich visuals bring medieval society and life alive. I look forward to each week's entirely new subject to expand your mind and appreciation. Christine's lively presentation and equally passionate audience make this a truly happy hour! -
Virtual History of the World through Booze
The right balance of fun and facts. Loved that we ended with making a cocktail. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
History buffs, medieval dreamers, explorers— this is the course for you! You’ll always learn something new, actually lots of things. The instructor is so passionate about her field, she can pull in personal anecdotes (“when I was in Avignon archives”) and the latest scholarship to brighten the great arc of history. Each week is a different topic- always fun. Discover abbeys, walled cities and parchments rolled up for 800 years. Immerse yourself in another world, the roots of our own. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always fabulous and very interesting! Christine has an incredible depth of knowledge! Thank you! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always an incredibly informative and fun! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I am always entertained and informed. History isn’t always as we think or have been taught. This is a very interesting dive into what we think and what is real. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
History Happy Hour is one of the highlights of my week! The presentations are always full of interesting tidbits plus a more global picture of the time and even of the way historians do their work. The presenter is truly up on her area, and she is funny and very encouraging of comments and questions. I recommend it –even if you never thought you’d want to know about the Middle Ages. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Loved every class in this series so far! Entertaining and educational. My guilty pleasure in Fridays. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always very interesting and engaging! Love this end to my work week! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I am loving the history night. The instructor is an amazing story teller. -
Virtual History of the World through Booze
Great to experience a new and unique class. Aaron was fun and knowledgeable, and I was also impressed with how well he handled difficult class guests. Thanks! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
This is my second time participating in the History Happy Hour with Dr. Christine Axen and both have been stellar. Great topics, great presentations (she is very passionate about her work and it shows), and just great fun. I will look forward to attending more in the future! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I loved it! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Professor Axen's explanations of medieval illuminations of animals was fascinating. Her commentary on the role of animals & animal imagery in Medieval culture & religion made her lecture even more interesting & relevant. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always a fascinating and engaging hour! Love to end my work week with this session! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Amazing breadth of knowledge and so fun and interesting-look forward to this every week! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
They did a great job, kept a clippy pace and brought history to life. We will do another one for sure. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
I left a review. It was great -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Always engaging and such a fun way to end the week! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Fun, engaging, appropriately salacious and highly knowledgeable, nice flow to discussion afterward. -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Great class with interesting subject matter presented by an amazing history professional who is very passionate about the topic. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to taking more of these classes! -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Very informative, providing historical insight and context for our current age. (So, no higher praise than that for a history lesson!) -
Theodore Roosevelt, Upton Sinclair & the Poison Squad
Interesting and informative, very engaging talk -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
It was fun and informative. I learned a few things I didn’t know . The discussion and questions added to the experience! -
Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour
Great, quick bit of history! Great idea! -
Murder, Theft, and Rebellion: Pirates of the Caribbean
Very knowledgeable instructor who is a great story teller. It was a really interesting and informative session. -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Great engaging class and fascinating topic! Loved the responsive Q & A! Thank you! -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Very interesting and timely course. Terrific instructor! -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Super interesting and well taught. Dr. Axen is knowledgeable and knows how to make the content interesting and relevant. -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Dr. Axen was incredibly knowledgable and the lecture was very well delivered. The content was outstanding and the pace was perfect. Dr. Axen was very welcoming with questions. This is the best online class I've ever taken, and if Dr. Axen gives other lectures I will certainly sign up. -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
Very informative and very relevant lecture! Christine was excellent!— engaging, interesting, and welcoming to questions. I hope there are more lectures by her soon! -
Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic
The lecturer really knew her subject matter and presented it very well. Christine Axen was so interesting that time just flew by. -
The American Coffeehouse
Enjoyed the brief historical overview of coffee. Not too intense and not too text-heavy (session had a few videos, trivia questions, and group discussions throughout.) Day was gloomy so it was nice to just to relax with some warm (and complimentary!) coffee. Also we got a little chocolate at the end which was a sweet treat! -
A History of Royal Scotland
Very friendly and knowledgable speaker! -
Crime Tour of the Lower East Side
I truly enjoyed this walking class. Jonathan the guide is a historian. He is therefore knowledgeable and enjoyable. I learned a lot in two hours. I would definitely recommend this class. -
Architectural History Series
interesting class!
