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The Ottoman Empire

June 28, 2017

The Ottoman Empire: From magnificent rise to tragic collapse to stunning rebirth, explore the grand story of the Ottoman Empire in these 36 lectures delivered by a master classical historian. […]

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Anthropology and the Study of Humanity

June 28, 2017

Anthropology and the Study of Humanity: Biology, archaeology, language, and culture—gain a comprehensive understanding of humanity’s development from an acclaimed professor and field researcher. […]

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Woodworking Tips, Tricks, and Secrets

June 23, 2017

Woodworking Tips, Tricks, and Secrets requires no prior knowledge. You’ll get a first-hand look at easy-to- learn techniques that will come in handy! […]

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America’s Founding Fathers

June 20, 2017

America’s Founding Fathers is a deep dive into the creation of the U.S. Constitution as it actually happened – not as many are led to believe it happened. […]

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The Apocryphal Jesus

May 23, 2017

Much of what we know about Jesus today actually comes from apocryphal sources rather than the Bible. The Apocryphal Jesus is your chance to learn about the breadth and depth of the early Christian world from a variety of sources—many of which were considered heretical at various times in history. […]

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Learning to Play Guitar: Chords, Scales, and Solos

May 23, 2017

Why the guitar? Like the piano, the guitar is a stand-alone solo instrument, and an endlessly adaptable “partner” for musical and vocal accompaniment. Discover the joy of playing, reading, and understanding music from a master teacher, in this hands-on course. […]

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