Leading a Russian Waterways trip from St. Petersburg to Moscow for Smithsonian Journeys, I eagerly awaited our stop at the Island of Kizhi in the northern Republic known as Karelia. The most famous structure, the Church of the Transfiguration, has 22 domes built by of … Read more
In this webinar I explain why you should use the arts to analyze the historical record. When children are little, we are clear about the role of the arts. We encourage children to engage in artistic expression and use their creativity to supplement the topics … Read more
Is music the key to success? Joanne Lipman asks this question today in a New York Times op ed. When you see a question asked this way, you just know the answer is going to be yes. If you’re looking for examples, this article has … Read more
Our webinar course in Russian music and art continues on October 17 with the history surrounding the Tsarinas Anna and Elizabeth. The unit on Peter the Great has a recorded webinar and the assignment for that unit has also been posted, so students currently enrolled … Read more
For anyone engage in college prep, honing those research and writing skills is essential. Three recorded webinars in our series “Tools for Academic Success” are now online and available whenever you need them. The Research and Writing Webinar topics are: Research in the Online Age … Read more
The humanities have fallen on hard times. Knowledge of the humanities used to be the mark of a good education and the route to a fuller life. But education, in our technological world, is seen more and more merely as the route to a good … Read more
Our course on Imperial Russia continues with the Romanov Dynasty through Peter the Great. The webinar for Oct. 3 has been recorded because of my schedule with the Smithsonian “Old World Europe” tour. Those enrolled in the course can access the recorded webinar from the … Read more
The typewriter made a great percussion instrument. In the hands of a skillful typist, it churned out a steady rhythm with each episode punctuated by a satisfying bell. Have you forgotten the sound and the physical satisfaction of mastering the device? No electronic gadget, handy … Read more
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Smithsonian Journeys: Waterways of Russia Resources for Further Study I. Principal Terms: 1. Русский Дух – Russkii dukh – Russian Spirit/Soul 2. The word “rod” and some significant words that result: род rod kind/type родить rodit’ to give birth (to) родина rodina native land народ narod the … Read more
Smithsonian Journeys: Waterways of Russia Resources for Further Study The most wonderful source of Russian Orthodox music (CDs and music itself) is here, in the US. It was created by a scholar named Dr. Vladimir Morosan who, even as a graduate student, was determined to … Read more