Travel along the Silk Road as we visit the ancient cities of Uzbekistan. Begin and end in Tashkent, the capital city that has reinvented itself after a century of Soviet occupation. Next stop: Samarkand, a city of mosques and madrassas, built in the 15th century by Temur Amir, 14th-century conqueror and modern-day hero of the Uzbeks. Then, join the throngs of holiday-goers for the Goldbroidery Festival in Bukhara to enjoy song, dance, and shopping for treasures. Instructor Bio: June Anderson has visited many “faraway places with strange sounding names” thanks to her son’s career in the Foreign Service, including Uzbekistan twice—once in 2002 and again in 2022.

Explore the rich history of Imperial Russia in this three-part virtual series as we follow the rise of the Rurik and Romanov dynasties. Discover the lives of legendary rulers including Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, and Tsar Nicholas II. Travel through Moscow, visiting Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Kremlin, and Cathedral Square. Then cruise the historic Waterway of the Tsars, stopping at picturesque villages along the route to St. Petersburg. Conclude your journey in St. Petersburg, where you'll tour the renowned Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace, Peterhof's magnificent gardens and fountains, and the Peter and Paul Fortress, the final resting place of the Romanov rulers. Experience Russia's remarkable history, culture, and architectural treasures—all from the comfort of home.

In honor of Veterans’ Day, join our online class to learn the stories of some of the 72 Minnesota men who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, dating from the Civil War to the Vietnam Conflict. Meet the Schoolmaster who took his students to war, dooming their hometown to oblivion; a Hungarian Freedom Fighter who signed up to fight Commies in Vietnam; the Anoka hometown hero who smothered a grenade and lived to tell the tale, and a host of other brave men who fought and died for their country. June Anderson was one of the 27 Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR), who researched and wrote these biographies in response to a request by the National Medal of Honor Committee. In addition to writing, June saw to the publication of these biographies, providing the inspiration for a PBS documentary by Doug Ohman.