Online Program
Online Lecture: Columbus' Odyssey — A Journey That Changed the World
Program No. 25036RJ
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Columbus’ trans-Atlantic voyage in 1492.
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At a Glance
Who really was Christopher Columbus, and what drove him to sail west to reach the east? In this engaging lecture, Alan Dowty takes us back to 1492 for a down-to-earth look at Columbus’ landmark voyage. Uncover the motivations, challenges and outcomes of this pivotal expedition that reshaped global interactions. This presentation will give you a deeper understanding of the man and the voyage that permanently connected the continents.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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I enjoy attending your Online Lectures. I found this lecture to be lackluster, dull and lacking energy. It was disappointing.
— Review left October 13, 2024
