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Explore Your World: High Points of Ancient Greek and Roman History; from Athens and Sparta to Julius Caesar In-Person / Online

In this six-talk series, we will discuss:

The nature of Greek states such as Sparta and the monumental clash with Persia that gave us the first written history and the idea of freedom
Athenian democracy and how it differs from ours
The great war between Athens and Sparta, and the death of Socrates
Alexander the Great and a new world order
Rome's conquest of the Mediterranean, especially the wars with Hannibal and Carthage
Julius Caesar and the move from republic to empire.

Presented by Professor John Lenz of Drew University.

In-person for those who wish to participate in the discussion and via Zoom for those who wish to observe.

Funding for this lecture series is made possible by the Manley-Winser Memorial Fund.

Dates & Times:: 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Friday, November 7, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm, Friday, November 14, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm, Friday, November 21, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm, Friday, December 5, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm, Friday, December 12, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm, Friday, December 19, 2025
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: Liss Meeting Room
Audience:: Adults

Registration is required. There are 43 in-person seats available. There are 94 online seats available.

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