A-1111 History's Greatest Voyages
Online | Registration opens 8/1/2025 12:00 AM CDT
This course will continue our Spring 2025 course's exploration of historical journeys by blending Great Courses lectures with supplemental information and group discussions (participants need not have taken the spring course to enroll). A partial list of weekly topics includes Henry Hudson, Captain Cook, The Jesuits, Alexander von Humboldt, Ida Pfeiffer, Lewis and Clark, Japan's exploration of the West, and more, wrapping up with a Q&A with Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, Ph.D., at the final meeting. This course is in partnership with OLLI at UNLV.
Hilary Howarth
Hilary Howarth, M.Ed., has taught an eclectic list of courses for OLLI including, Oral Storytelling; History of India; Hamilton: The Man, The Musical; Warriors, Queens, and Intellectuals: 36 Women Before 1600; Middle Ages Around the World. Most recently, Ms. Howarth has been coordinating 15 Minutes of OLLI fame with Keith McMillen. Ms. Howarth has had a career as eclectic as the courses she has taught: Teaching overseas, International Exchange Programs, Non-Profits (YMCA & The American Lung Association), University of Washington, and ended her career as an entrepreneur with a small business.
Dave Lavery
Dave Lavery moved to Las Vegas from Delaware when he retired from the chemical industry in 2018. He has enjoyed a wide range of classes since becoming an OLLI member, especially in the fields of geography, history, and current events. Dave taught his first class in Spring 2023 and continues to lead ‘And That’s Your Opinion’ in Soapbox. Outside the classroom, his main hobbies are travel and hiking.