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In 1780, the southern states were about to fall under the control of the British army. General George Washington gave Nathaneal Greene command of the Southern Department to prevent this and save the Revolution. Many historians consider Greene as the best general, next to Washington, that the Americans had. Washington even told his officers that, if anything were to happen to him, he wanted Greene placed in charge. When Greene first joined the army, some wanted him to resign because he walked with a limp, and they felt he was an embarrassment to the regiment. He also felt insecure his entire life, because he had very little schooling. In his own words General Greene will tell you how he rose in ranks to become the "most underrated general" in American history.
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"To the shores of Tripoli" goes the Marine Hymn. The Barbary pirates (also called Barbary corsairs) were pirates who operated from the 16th through the 19th centuries along the Barbary Coast of North Africa, preying on ships in the Mediterranean Sea and into the Atlantic Ocean. Many were Muslim seafarers from North Africa, but their ranks also included renegades from Europe who converted to Islam and joined them. They raided merchant ships, seized cargo, and captured crews and passengers. Captives were sold as slaves in North African markets or held for ransom. The pirates often operated under the protection (or at least tolerance) of the North African Ottoman regencies, and their leaders were sometimes state officials. The United States fought two separate wars with Tripoli (1801--1805) and Algiers (1815--1816) in an attempt to shut down the piracy, although at other times it preferred to pay tribute to obtain the release of hostage captives.
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Were you born between 1946 and 1964? If so...congratulations, you're a Boomer. Do you remember what toys you bought? The cars you drove? The games you played? And what did we wear? We'll cover all that in a 1.5 hour "look back" at what we liked, and why we liked it. Do you want to go back? Not me. But I'd like to look in the rearview mirror.
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The Goodnight-Loving Trail, also known as the Goodnight Trail or the Loving Trail, was one of several routes used to drive herds of wild Texas cattle from Texas to more viable markets during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving certainly left their mark on the history of Texas and the American West, yet did not blaze the trail that carries their name. Like most topics related to the American West, the lines between legend, fiction, and reality have become blurred with the passage of time. What is the real story behind the legend of Charles Goodnight, Oliver Loving, and the Goodnight-Loving Trail?
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We'll explore the history of Fort Richardson located just outside Jacksboro, TX. The fort went from an outpost protecting Texas settlers to a training site for soldiers who inspired The Bridge on the River Kwai. At one time it was the largest army installation in the United States--and only 50 miles from Fort Worth!
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Both leaders experienced career ending outcomes by attacking Russia. What are the similarities and differences as well as lessons learned from taking on the bear in the East?
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THIS SECTION IS ON ZOOM! Be a part of the class from the comfort of your own home!
Both leaders experienced career ending outcomes by attacking Russia. What are the similarities and differences as well as lessons learned from taking on the bear in the East?
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26SSFHCE251B
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Instructor: Linda Lanctot
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Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/21/2026
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Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sessions: 2
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Who was Jean Lafitte? Should we judge him a cutthroat pirate, a patriotic privateer, or a gentleman rover? And what did he do to save New Orleans? Prepare to learn more about one of the most enigmatic figures in American history.
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During most of its history, France was ruled by kings. The course will dive into the facts, myths and folklore of the French monarchy. Get ready to learn more about the intrigue, glamour and debauchery of the royal families. Learn wig melting, head chopping, and odd tidbits of information to impress your friends and family.
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In the early history of Texas, one of the professions dominated by women was being an undertaker. These women provided a needed service to their pioneer communities. With the introduction of new scientific methods in body preparation, the field gradually became dominated by men. Really not as grim as it sounds.
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I will explain how Southwest Indian pottery was made by sharing my first-hand experience with some of the New Mexico potters. I will also have fine examples of the different styles to share from my personal collection. Whether you are interested in starting your own collection or simply curious about the different styles of pottery, I will share how my collection was started and what to look for in authentic pieces.
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Former magazine editor Rix Quinn says a popular feature of many publications is the "looking back" section.
Readers are attracted to others' personal histories, because it helps them avoid future mistakes. And, sharing stories of the past can help strengthen connections with family and friends.
During this workshop, we'll discuss the value of life lessons learned from elders; how discussing past joys can develop appreciation for the present; how reminiscing helps people link the past and the present; how to tell stories about the past that teach lessons for the future; and much more.
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This is a story of miniaturization. We'll take a look at a huge number of company's whose success was built on one product. Then we'll discuss why some of them made a line extension mistake...adding a product that was not synergistic with their major one.
And, have you noticed that many famous people are remembered for only one thing? When I say the names Alexander Graham Bell or Thomas Edison or Neil Armstrong, what events come to mind?
I am a former business magazine editor. Several years ago, we steadily built our magazines by shrinking our magazine size pictures, and shortening our business reports and stories. Each of our stories focused on one subject only, and this proved to be a successful formula.
One idea, one product, one powerful idea. Let's look at the history of shrinking and miniaturization, and how you can benefit from it.
Think about the great hugely popular magazines of the 20th century: National Geographic, Reader's Digest, TV Guide. All offered smaller sized formats.
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Class sessions will begin with a 15-30 minute summary of a current societal issue. Discussions will be non-adversarial (thoughtful but not heated), eliciting from class members alternative positions and associated rationale. Topics for each class period will be selected by class members and could include topics such as: School Vouchers; Income Inequality; Climate Change; and Death with Dignity. This class can be repeated, since if taken multiple times the specific discussion topics will be different for each class. The first three classes (Fridays, 9am) are in the Annie Richardson Bass Building Room 1001 **the last class will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 11am in the Secrest Wible classroom--there is no class on May 8th.
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In 1979 a battle took place that fundamentally changed Islam and how it interacts with the rest of the world. A radical group took over the holiest site of Islam and when it was over the power structure in the middle east was forever altered. Yet this battle is almost never mentioned in the West.
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The first six months of 1966 were a relatively quiet period for the Beatles, with no new album release in England. But a lot happened during this stretch, including an unfortunate comment about Jesus, the beginning of the Revolver sessions, a catch-up album in the U.S. that included “Yesterday,” and a single that would mark the beginning of a new era for the band. Join us as we continue our celebration of the Beatles at 60 by exploring all the noise in this deceptively quiet time that set the stage for the earth-shattering albums to come, Revolver and Sgt. Pepper.
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Ever wonder who Hulen Street was named for? Before WWI, you traveled west from downtown on Arlington Heights Boulevard. Then, this big, sprawling army camp was built and the street renamed. Actually, a lot of streets were named and renamed following the construction and decommissioning of Camp Bowie. Learn the story of where it sprawled, what changes it made to Fort Worth, and what remains now. The class includes excellent overlays of Camp Bowie onto the current map of Fort Worth, and much, much more.
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Ever wonder who Hulen Street was named for? Before WWI, you traveled west from downtown on Arlington Heights Boulevard. Then, this big, sprawling army camp was built and the street renamed. Actually, a lot of streets were named and renamed following the construction and decommissioning of Camp Bowie. Learn the story of where it sprawled, what changes it made to Fort Worth, and what remains now. The class includes excellent overlays of Camp Bowie onto the current map of Fort Worth, and much, much more.
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26SSFHCE250B
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Instructor: Tyler Alberts
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Dates: 4/30/2026 - 4/30/2026
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Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Sessions: 1
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Is your only memory about the US military's use of Native American code talkers from the movie "Windtalkers" starring Nicolas Cage? Well, long before the Navajo and members of 18 other tribes served in this role in WWII ... this idea was created right here in Fort Worth. Numerous Choctaw were members of the 36th Division, training at Camp Bowie. A bright idea led to 18 of them being selected to send unbreakable messages within the division during WWI, as remarkably few German soldiers spoke Choctaw. Amazingly, this idea was remembered and then expanded for WWII. But, it all started here.
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