On-Line/Live Event
EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “DAMER, THORNYCROFT, AND LEWIS: Three Women Sculptors in 18th and 19th century Britain” ...
March 13, 2025
1 Hour
$25.00
EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR BUNDLE
“Exclusive Webinars in April”
Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero and special guests Ross King, and Wayne Kalayjian
Dates & Times:
Thursday, April 3, 10, & 17
2:00 – 3:00pm ET | 11:00am – 12:00pm PT |
7:00 – 8:00pm London
EXCLUSIVE WEBINARS | “Exclusive Webinars in April”
Each webinar will include a 45-minute lecture followed by 15-minutes of Q&A.
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EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “Romulus and Remus: Myth, Memory and the True Origins of Rome”
Presented by Ross King
For centuries, the tale of Romulus and Remus — twins abandoned at birth, nursed by a she-wolf, and fated to found the city of Rome in 753 BCE — has captured the imagination of historians and storytellers alike. But how much of this legend is true? And what does archaeology reveal about the real origins of Rome?
In this lecture, we will explore the fascinating world of 8th-century BCE Italy, separating fact from fiction in Rome’s foundation story. We will uncover the widespread folktale traditions that shaped the Romulus myth, examine how and why this particular version of events took hold, and compare it with the archaeological evidence of early settlements in the area. Beyond the legend, we will also see how Rome’s true origins — steeped in migration, warfare and pragmatic state-building — offer a deeper understanding of what made the city so successful. We will see Rome’s birth in a whole new light — as a testament to human ingenuity, adaptation and the power of myth to shape history.
EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “The Tale of Two Domes And the Renaissance Architects who Invented Them”
Presented by Wayne Kalayjian
Join structural engineer and the author of Saving Michelangelo’s Dome, Wayne Kalayjian, for a fascinating discussion of two defining and titanic landmarks of the Italian Renaissance: the domes at Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence (by Filippo Brunelleschi) and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome (by Michelangelo). It is the story of architecture, engineering, and faith, as well as innovations in construction – set against a backdrop of jealous artistic rivalries, social unrest, and political intrigue.
EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “Art, Power, and Politics in the Italian Renaissance”
Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
In Renaissance Italy, art became the most effective means for public, private and religious individuals, and institutions to communicate ideas. Whether it was to educate, impress, control, reassure or intimidate audiences, art became an extremely effective political tool and language of power. Join Dr. Rocky as he explores celebrated examples of Italian Renaissance art that were used as devices of power and politics.
