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Ancient and modern history, classical civilizations, history of science, literature, and political thought.

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The Whiz Kids of the Pentagon: Systems Analysis and the Cold War

The Whiz Kids of the Pentagon: Systems Analysis and the Cold War

History·Public Colloquium · Alec Nevala-Lee · Santa Fe Institute

Alec Nevala-Lee Santa Fe Institute

34:47

Women of Bath and Willesden: The Ordinary Woman's Voice in English Literature

Women of Bath and Willesden: The Ordinary Woman's Voice in English Literature

History·Public Colloquium · Marion Turner · Gresham College

Marion Turner Gresham College

44:16

The Indefinite Sublime: Tom McCarthy on Moby-Dick

The Indefinite Sublime: Tom McCarthy on Moby-Dick

Philosophy·Public Colloquium · Tom McCarthy · Santa Fe Institute

Tom McCarthy Santa Fe Institute

1:17:44

Sharks, Vision, and Transit: Navigating Spaces Through Creative Surface Use and Latent Images

Sharks, Vision, and Transit: Navigating Spaces Through Creative Surface Use and Latent Images

History·Public Colloquium · Melissa McCarthy · Santa Fe Institute

Melissa McCarthy Santa Fe Institute

40:53

1. Introduction

1. Introduction

ENGL 300 · Lec 1 · Paul H. Fry · Yale University

Paul H. Fry Yale University

39:29

1. Introduction

1. Introduction

HIST 202 · Lec 1 · John Merriman · Yale University

John Merriman Yale University

36:18

3. Ways In and Out of the Hermeneutic Circle

3. Ways In and Out of the Hermeneutic Circle

ENGL 300 · Lec 3 · Paul H. Fry · Yale University

Paul H. Fry Yale University

46:44

CLCV 205 · Lec 8 · Donald Kagan · Yale University

Donald Kagan Yale University

1:15:08

4. The Rise of the Polis

4. The Rise of the Polis

CLCV 205 · Lec 4 · Donald Kagan · Yale University

Donald Kagan Yale University

1:08:00

2. It Takes a City: The Founding of Rome and the Beginnings of Urbanism in Italy

2. It Takes a City: The Founding of Rome and the Beginnings of Urbanism in Italy

HSAR 252 · Lec 2 · Diana E. E. Kleiner · Yale University

Diana E. E. Kleiner Yale University

1:14:27

6. The Greek "Renaissance" - Colonization and Tyranny

6. The Greek "Renaissance" - Colonization and Tyranny

CLCV 205 · Lec 6 · Donald Kagan · Yale University

Donald Kagan Yale University

1:08:31

5. The Rise of the Polis (cont.)

5. The Rise of the Polis (cont.)

CLCV 205 · Lec 5 · Donald Kagan · Yale University

Donald Kagan Yale University

1:06:42

5. Plague (III): Illustrations and Conclusions

5. Plague (III): Illustrations and Conclusions

HSHM 202 · Lec 5 · Frank M. Snowden · Yale University

Frank M. Snowden Yale University

44:11

4. Plague (II): Responses and Measures

4. Plague (II): Responses and Measures

HSHM 202 · Lec 4 · Frank M. Snowden · Yale University

Frank M. Snowden Yale University

50:12

2. Absolutism and the State

2. Absolutism and the State

HIST 202 · Lec 2 · John Merriman · Yale University

John Merriman Yale University

45:12

7. Being a Revolutionary

7. Being a Revolutionary

HIST 116 · Lec 7 · Joanne B. Freeman · Yale University

Joanne B. Freeman Yale University

46:05

Lecture 16: The Roman Way of Life and Death at Ostia, the Port of Rome (HSAR 252)

Lecture 16: The Roman Way of Life and Death at Ostia, the Port of Rome (HSAR 252)

HSAR 252 · Lec 16 · Diana E. E. Kleiner · Yale University

Diana E. E. Kleiner Yale University

1:16:09

Lecture 22: Vikings / The European Prospect, 1000 (HIST 210)

Lecture 22: Vikings / The European Prospect, 1000 (HIST 210)

HIST 210 · Lec 22 · Paul Freedman · Yale University

Paul Freedman Yale University

48:59

Lecture 12: The Persian Wars (CLCV 205)

Lecture 12: The Persian Wars (CLCV 205)

CLCV 205 · Lec 12 · Donald Kagan · Yale University

Donald Kagan Yale University

1:19:02

Lecture 9: Polish Power and Cossack Revolution (HIST 234)

Lecture 9: Polish Power and Cossack Revolution (HIST 234)

HIST 234 · Lec 9 · Timothy Snyder · Yale University

Timothy Snyder Yale University

49:23

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