b'GreatGreat Castles of EuropeBroadcast January 2 17 Courses Dazzling us with their grandeur, great castles also attract us with their romantic allure . evoking an age of lords, knights and epic battles. Dr. McAlister introduces us to these historic MonFri, 11 a.m.,fortresses, providing a window into the medieval world with all its drama and passion. From Channel 98 Chateau Gaillard built by King Richard Lionheart . and the walled Spanish city of Avila .to Frances Carcassonne . and finally the West African coastal castles, this captivating series Taught by professorsquickly pulls you in with its sagas and characters residing behind the moats, bridges and walls. Victoria L. McAlisteris an Assistant Professor of History at Towson University. Author of the in leading colleges andbookThe Irish Tower House, she also writes a regular column forMedieval Warfaremagazine.universities from across the country, these courses are an entertaining and convenient way to remain a lifelong learner. Lean back and learn something new! La Cit de Carcasonne, oil on canvas, 1825-1901 | mile Roumens | Public Domain 47'