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Experience the grit and grandeur of an epic period in American history with a story more thrilling than any Hollywood Western. History profe...

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Colin McAllister, who studied guitar with Celin and Pepe Romero, interpretation with Bertram Turetzky, and conducting with Harvey Sollberger...

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Ed Leon, Chief Brand Officer, and four renowned experts introduce us to what the new field of Big History can teach us about our future, how...

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In this episode of The Torch, join The Great Courses Chief Brand Officer, Ed Leon, to explore the philosophies and benefits of tai chi, brea...

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On its 100th anniversary, Einstein’s prediction about his theory of relativity has been validated. Just this month, two facilities in the U....

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Ed Leon of The Great Courses and three renowned professors present 30 illuminating minutes with this new edition of The Torch. Join them as...

Ed Leon of The Great Courses and three renowned professors present 30 mindboggling minutes with this new edition of The Torch. Join them as...

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Join host Ed Leon as he chats with popular Great Courses professors. In this episode Professor and historian Edward O’Donnell talk about The...

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Discover the astounding impact that the great literary masterwork To Kill A Mockingbird had on America during the height of the Civil Rights...

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Hear intriguing stories behind infamous crimes like the Tylenol murders and the case of Jack the Ripper. Then, see how hundreds of unconscio...

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