b'The Santa Maria at anchor | National Maritime Museum | Public DomainFoundations of Western CivilizationBroadcast May 2June 5 Exploring the contours of the human experience in what has come to be called GreatExploring the contours of the human experience in what has come to be called Western civilization, Dr. Noble deftly traces its rich history. From the ancient Western civilization, Dr. Noble deftly traces its rich history. From the ancient Near East to the dawn of the modern world, this lecture series covers a range Courses Near East to the dawn of the modern world, this lecture series covers a range from about 3000 B.C. to A.D. 1600. Throughout, we pause to reflect on where from about 3000 B.C. to A.D. 1600. Throughout, we pause to reflect on where Western civilization finds its center at any given moment . from the Near East, Western civilization finds its center at any given moment . from the Near East, to Greece, then to Rome, well observe Europe gradually expand physically and to Greece, then to Rome, well observe Europe gradually expand physically and culturally, ending with the Portuguese and Spanish voyages of exploration and MF, 11 a.m., Channel 98 culturally, ending with the Portuguese and Spanish voyages of exploration and discovery. Dr. Thomas F.X. Noble is Professor of History at Notre Dame. He hasdiscovery. Dr. Thomas F.X. Noble is Professor of History at Notre Dame. He has held fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and research Taught by professorsheld fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and research grants from the American Philosophical Society.grants from the American Philosophical Society.in leading colleges and universities from across the country, these courses are an entertaining and convenient way to remain a lifelong learner. Lean back and learn something new! 50'

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