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Adventures Online: Crossroads of Europe: Art & History of the Low Countries

Program No. 25142RJ
Immerse yourself in the rich history and inspiring culture of the Low Countries, Belgium and the Netherlands, during this live, online learning adventure!
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Art History & MuseumsRegional StudiesOnline Multi-Day
Length
5 days
Rating
New
Starts at
499
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5 days
1
Burgundy & The Roots of Prosperity
From the comfort of your own home.
2
The Dawn of a New Empire
From the comfort of your own home.
3
Rebellion & Independence
From the comfort of your own home.
4
Dutch Golden Age
From the comfort of your own home.
5
Belgium – From Independence to Capital of the European Union
From the comfort of your own home.
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At a Glance

The Low Countries, consisting of Belgium and The Netherlands, began life as a swampy river delta on the northwest fringes of Europe. Yet by the 14th Century, this region was one of the most prosperous and sophisticated trading societies in the world, home to master craftsmen and artists and the world’s first stock exchange. Today, the Low Countries remains a wealthy and culturally rich region, with historic cities that reveal the fascinating heritage of its illustrious past. From the comfort of your own home, join a local expert for an online, five-day immersion into the history and culture of this fascinating region! Through lectures and online field trips, explore cities like Amsterdam and Brussels and gain insight into the artworks of Flemish masters, the political importance of the Hague and the history of World War I. Get to know your fellow Road Scholars during discussions and Q&A sessions that let you share your mutual fascination for the Low Countries.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Learn about the influence of the Flemish masters during an online field trip to the home of the artist Peter Paul Reubens.
  • Get insight into the political history and economic trade routes that were so key to the development of the Low Countries during online field trips to the Hague, Amsterdam and Brussels.
  • Trace the history of WWI in Belgium during a lecture and online field trip to Flanders Fields.

General Notes

You’ll enjoy 2-3 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. In keeping with our Traditional On-Site programs, ALL ADVENTURES ONLINE MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THIS PROGRAM) ARE PRESENTED LIVE; THESE PROGRAMS ARE NOT RECORDED. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly.
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Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer
Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer studied French and Spanish literature before going on to get a master’s in European culture at the University of Cambridge. He has traveled extensively and has many years of experience leading educational adventures in France, Spain and Italy. He has recently completed a PhD in 19th-century Spanish literature. In addition to his principal research, he regularly writes for a number of publications on urban history and architecture.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer studied French and Spanish literature before going on to get a master’s in European culture at the University of Cambridge. He has traveled extensively and has many years of experience leading educational adventures in France, Spain and Italy. He has recently completed a PhD in 19th-century Spanish literature. In addition to his principal research, he regularly writes for a number of publications on urban history and architecture.
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