Explores some of the greatest speeches in history and covers practical tips that can be used in any public speaking situation.

Classical archaeology, the excavation and analysis of ancient Greek and Roman sites, has been one of the leading branches of archaeology, pioneering its basic methods and major innovations. In these 36 half-hour lectures, Dr. John R. Hale of the University of Louisville guides the listener through 18th-century excavations at Herculaneum and Pompeii, tours many important archaeological sites or discoveries, from the Bronze Age to late antiquity, and...

Another collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times. Includes Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Richard M. Nixon, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Ronald Reagan, Mario Cuomo, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and more.

"Follows Barack Obama's remarkable journey to the White House. Starting with his inspiring keynote address at the 2004 Democratic Convention, which set the course for his unprecedented political ascent, we follow his bids for the presidency of the United States of America, culminating in his swearing-in and his inauguration speeches in 2009 and 2013"--Container.

A collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times. These are the dramatic words from world leaders that changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide.

Examines America's electoral process through the eyes of diverse politicians, activists, and voters in Ohio during the 2004 election. Shows how the voting public is manipulated by the parties' leaders and their political marketing strategies.

The development of the arts in Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era is an astonishing record of cultural achievement, from the breathtaking architecture of Gothic cathedrals to the daring visual experiments of the Cubist painters. We all have our favorite artists, periods, or styles from this immensely rich tradition, but how many of us truly know the full sweep of European art? How many of us can connect the dots of influences and inspiration...

Relive the excitement and watch the historic moment as media across the country announced that Senator Barack Obama was elected the new President of the United States. Be moved again by Barack Obama's speech, presented in its entirety.

A survey of the 3,000 years of Egyptian history from prehistoric times to the death of Cleopatra.