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In August 1944, the Allies invaded the southern coast of France in an operation eventually named DRAGOON. The capture of the great ports of Toulon and Marseilles, along with the drive north through the Rhone River valley to Lyon and Dijon would be one of the most successful and controversial campaigns of World War II. Often overlooked as an afterthought for its contributions because of the June 1944 landings in Normandy and the simultaneous liberation of Rome, the campaign provided critical support to the Normandy-based armies as they joined to head east toward the Third Reich. This two-part lecture will initially describe Allied and Axis assets on the eve of battle then go ashore with the Allied forces as they head to the Rhine River. “On se voit là-bas!" See you there!
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This course will focus on the most important astronomical discoveries from ancient times into the 21st century. This will be light on technical details, while still explaining the science, and focusing on the people who made these amazing discoveries. We’ll provide the significant background of the individual’s life and the interesting stories of what they learned, leading us to our current understanding of the universe. A few of the super stars of astronomy such as: Aristotle, Claudius Ptolemy, Tycho Brahe, Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton, Edwin Hubble, Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking plus more. This course is a follow up to the more technical “Astronomy 101” class from past semesters but is not a prerequisite. It is suggested you take both in no specific order. Astronomy 101 will return in the spring.
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What made the American Revolution truly revolutionary? This interactive seminar explores the radical ideas, documents, and decisions that sparked a nation—and why they still matter 250 years later.
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Join author James Marquart as he shares his story of buying the home of a convicted murderer. You will hear details of the crime's investigation, along with the trial and sentencing. James will even share details of his correspondence with the perpetrator, who currently resides in prison. The lecture will conclude with a discussion of "authors vs. criminals", much like the situation involving Truman Capote in his historic book "In Cold Blood".
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Let's meet, listen to, and talk to George Washington. He could curse like a sailor. He wrote love letters to a married woman while engaged to Martha. After he died, a doctor had a bizarre plan to bring him back to life. He was once chastised from the pulpit for regularly leaving before communion service. Why was he sterile? Was he the #1 moonshiner in the country? Was he a slave owner at the age of 11? What's the real story about his false teeth? Did he really lose more battles than he won? General Washington will answer these questions and any others from the audience.
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Both Broadway and Hollywood have been BIG contributors to the Top 40 charts dating back to the 1950s, but the use of songs from stage and screen really took off in the 1960s thanks to Rodgers & Hammerstein and Simon & Garfunkel. Join the 3 Amigos as we recall those memorable songs that made it to the R&R charts.
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Both Broadway and Hollywood have been BIG contributors to the Top 40 charts dating back to the 1950s, but the use of songs from stage and screen really took off in the 1960s thanks to Rodgers & Hammerstein and Simon & Garfunkel. Join the 3 Amigos as we recall those memorable songs that made it to the R&R charts.
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26FSFACT083B
- Instructor: Richard Selcer, Colin Plante
- Dates: 11/9/2026 - 12/7/2026
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Sessions: 4
- Days: M
- Building: Online Class
- Room: Zoom
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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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This lecture covers the life and times of General George Armstrong Custer. From his early childhood, time at West Point, the Civil War, and to his final days as an Indian Fighter.
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Happy Birthday America! How blessed we are to be citizens of this great country! Join me for a creative, trivia-filled journey through our 250 years as we look at unique ways our freedom has been celebrated along the way. Our journey will include some mind-boggling ways Americans actually wind up disrespecting the flag, national anthem and pledge – when thinking they are showing honor.
Get ready! The class might even be quizzed on how much YOU know about these symbols of our freedom! One thing is for sure! We’ll have fun together as we reflect on why we are proud to live in the United States of America.
Stevenson Oaks
- Section Code: F26FSFHCE050A
- Instructor: Susan Turner
- Dates: 10/22/2026 - 10/22/2026
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Sessions: 1
- Days: Th
- Building: Stevenson Oaks
- Room: Fort Worth
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In 2025, our oldest branches of the United States Armed Forces celebrated their 250th anniversary. Since the American Revolution, 40 million individuals have served in its ranks. However, only 3,500 men and one woman have received its highest award for valor—the Medal of Honor. Join us for a two-part lecture commemorating Medal of Honor recipients from Fort Worth, Arlington, and Dallas. Course participants will get an introduction to each recipient’s life before they joined the military, the events and campaigns in which they participated in, and the heroic and self-sacrificing actions that justified their nomination for the Medal of Honor. These recipients saw action during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Those Silver Frogs considering participation in this semester’s trip to the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on November 5 will find this course a fitting prelude.
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Tradition looms large in Washington DC at the holidays, and nowhere is tradition more important and public than in the President’s house. From presidential Christmas cards to fantastical trees to elaborate gingerbread houses, each family in residence chooses elements of the season to represent the time and their administration. And for this special Zoom edition of History for the Holidays, we’ll also explore and recreate some presidential recipe traditions. Join me for highlights of Christmases past in the White House.
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26FSFHCE248A
- Instructor: Sharon Harrelson
- Dates: 12/1/2026 - 12/8/2026
- Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Sessions: 2
- Days: Tu
- Building: Online Class
- Room: Zoom
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Great lives of the American Civil War in just 90 minutes each. The presentation includes rare photographs (colorized) and little known aspects of the lives and works of US Grant and Robert E. Lee.
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Les Paul is revered by guitarists in all musical genres for pioneering the solid-body electric guitar, but his legacy reaches far beyond the instrument itself. He was a recording and studio innovator whose contributions include multi-tracking, overdubbing, and other sophisticated studio techniques that have a profound impact even today. Learn more about his impact on modern music, as well as overcoming serious physical challenges.
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In this course, we will read about the life of Dr. Kyoung-jin Kim. Dr. Kim's life encapsulates the modern history of the Korean Peninsula as he was born in the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, Manchuria, in northeastern China in 1936, fled to Seoul in the waning days of the Second World War in 1945 where he lived at first under the US Military Government (1945-1948), then witnessed the birth of the Republic of Korea (1948), survived occupation by North Korea during the Korean War (1950-1953), and finally was able to live in the vibrant democracy that South Korea has become today.
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Exploring the People and Culture of New Orleans at the Turn of the 20th Century​. We will take a closer look at the deep rooted culture of violence and crime, and the infamous Red-Light District that helped shape the notorious reputation that adheres to New Orleans today. We will also explore many of the personalities related to the early development of New Orleans-style jazz, some of which we will sample.
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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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Class sessions begin with a 15-30 minute summary of a current societal issue, followed by class discussion. Discussions will be thoughtfull but not heated, eliciting from class members alternative positions and associated rationale. Topics for each class are selected by class members and could include topics such as Climate Change, Tariffs, Welfare and Gender Identity. Class can be repeated since topics will vary for each class.
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Texas was built by cattle drivers, gamblers, ranchers, rebels, musicians, and artists trying to capture a landscape bigger than reason. But many of the best stories never made it into the history books. In this four-week series, we’ll open the archives of TCU Press and explore the surprising people and moments that shaped Fort Worth and Texas. Each class brings one remarkable story to life through books, photographs, and art—sometimes with the authors who uncovered them.
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Join Casey Shelton, senior researcher at the Monuments Men and Women Foundation, as she explores the safeguarding measures and postwar recovery and restitution efforts of the Monuments Men and Women of World War II. Through compelling stories of their extraordinary work in the theater, she reveals how the legacy of these operations continues to shape the preservation of art and cultural heritage today.
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26FSFHCE302A
- Instructor: Casey Shelton
- Dates: 11/4/2026 - 11/4/2026
- Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Sessions: 1
- Days: W
- Building: Online Class
- Room: Zoom
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The name Benedict Arnold is synonymous in American history with the word traitor. Before September 1780, Arnold was considered by the Americans and the British as the best General under George Washington. He was a hero who had saved the Revolution twice. After September, he became despised by both sides.
You will be part of the jury that will judge Benedict Arnold. He will answer questions from a prosecutor and present his side of what happened, before and after he defected to the British. At the end of the trial, you may question Arnold and then you decide the verdict.
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Drawing on selected Victorian verse, this lecture probes the cultural skirmishes between traditional Christian faith and modern skepticism in nineteenth-century Britain. We will explore the "withdrawing roar" of faith in Matthew Arnold's "Dover Beach" and the cosmic pessimism of Thomas Hardy's "God Forgotten," juxtaposed with the optimistic nature-mysticism of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. From John Henry Newman's self-forgetting humility to the "dappled" insights of Gerard Manley Hopkins and God's dogged pursuit in Francis Thompson's "The Hound of Heaven," we will evaluate as well as ponder how these poets navigated an era of faith, doubt, and the in-between.
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The nearly mythical Norden bombsight made the precision aerial bombing campaign of Germany possible. How did it work? How was it kept so secret? And, did it actually deliver the bombs on-target?
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Instructor: Linda Lanctot
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Dates: 10/14/2026 - 11/4/2026
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I'm going to answer the question of how Germany went from Kaiser to Fuhrer. We'll examine the Weimer Republic, the European challenges after WW1 and specifically the effects of the devastatingly punitive Versailles treaty on the people and government of Germany in the early 20th Century. We'll examine how Hitler was able to both rescue and condemn his adopted homeland. We'll do a deep dive into the everyday German and look at this event as though we were in Germany in 1919 and beyond.
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I'm going to answer the question of how Germany went from Kaiser to Fuhrer. We'll examine the Weimer Republic, the European challenges after WW1 and specifically the effects of the devastatingly punitive Versailles treaty on the people and government of Germany in the early 20th Century. We'll examine how Hitler was able to both rescue and condemn his adopted homeland. We'll do a deep dive into the everyday German and look at this event as though we were in Germany in 1919 and beyond.
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Instructor: Nora Coalson
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Dates: 10/14/2026 - 10/21/2026
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The Ancient Stoics have much to teach us about how to live well in a turbulent world. This 2000+ year old practical philosophy remains relevant today. You will meet some of the greats, one of whom was an early proponent of women's rights. Another was a slave, and yet another a Roman Emperor. We will cover their core beliefs, discuss modern relevance, and see how Stoic ideas might compliment Christianity. Marcus Aurelius, perhaps the most well-known of these ancient men, once said: “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.
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Instructor: David Jeffereson
Capacity Remaining: 2
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Dates: 10/13/2026 - 10/20/2026
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In 1979 the Grand Mosque in Mecca was taken over by armed men. For two weeks the Saudi Arabian government tried to take the Mosque back. This largely unpublicized action had worldwide religious/political implications that are still affecting us today.
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