TRIP 1027 - Cretan Tales: Minoan Marvels to Modern Mysteries Salowey

Institution:

Hollins University

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Description:

Richter Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, at the crossroads between Egypt, the Near East, and Western Europe, preserves a long and colorful history in its ruins and artifacts and many unique geological and biological areas in its natural environments. This course explores the remains of several historical periods from Minoan palaces to Byzantine churches to the battlefields and cemeteries of WWII. We will climb mountains, descend into caves, wander through labyrinths, and sample Cretan cuisine and hospitality. We will be guided by the voices of writers, travelers, scholars, and mystics who have discovered and interpreted the island before us.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hollins.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 362-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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