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Lifelong Learning on Tapes: The Great Courses: "Celtic World"

  • Date: 05/25/2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM  
Lifelong Learning: The Great Courses:  Celtic World:   Celtic
Tuesday Evenings 6:00 pm
March 9, 2021 - May 25, 2021         

Presented by Jennifer Paxton Ph.D.
When you hear the word “Celtic,” which images come to mind? These days it could easily be Braveheart, kilts, leprechauns, and St. Patrick’s Day. However, since the surge of interest and pride in Celtic identity since the 19th century, much of what we thought we knew about the Celts has been radically transformed. From the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. With a wealth of historical expertise, Professor Jennifer Paxton, Director of the University Honors Program and Clinical Assistant Professor of History at The Catholic University of America, guides you through each topic related to Celtic history with approachability and ease as you unearth what we once thought it meant—and what it may actually mean—to be Celtic. 
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