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G – History
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 5, 2025-May 7, 2025
Wednesday: 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
The trading routes that became known as the Silk Road once linked ancient China and imperial Rome. Precious silks and other exotic wares were carried along the road, together with new ideas, cultures and religions. This course traces the history of the Silk Road and some of the people associated with it, including Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Marco Polo. At the conclusion of the course, we consider China’s new Silk Road initiative.
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This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Margaret Gutteridge
GUTTERIDGE, MARGARET–Native of Scotland, educated in the United Kingdom, graduated with a B.A. and teaching diploma. Taught in England and Scotland for several years. Curatorial assistant and tour guide for almost twenty years at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington