Cleopatra: Myth and Reality

Our view of Cleopatra, one of the most famous women to have ever lived, has been shaped in large part by Hollywood and by other romantic and fanciful representations. This course is an attempt to separate the historically verified facts from the delightful but fictional impressions we have of this fascinating woman. Ancient sources, coins, and statues will be used to present a truthful account of Cleopatra's life as a queen of Egypt and mistress of two of Rome's most powerful men.

Academic Units

Section Number

242SNR338

Instruction Method

Classroom

Location

Watermelon Music

1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616

Watermelon Music

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616

Section Notes

Students receive an Enrollment Confirmation by email after enrolling in this course.

Course will take place in-person at Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd. Suite 1 Davis, CA 95616. Please be watching email just prior to class for a PARKING MAP showing approved parking at the location. Please respect the parking guidelines on the map.

Enrollment Policies

This course requires a paid OLLI membership.

All withdrawal requests are subject to a $20 processing fee. No refunds are given for a withdrawal once a course has begun.

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Schedule

Tues., Nov 26th, 2024 to Dec 3rd, 2024, 10:30am to 12:00pm

Fees

$40

Instructors

Barbara Drushell

Barbara Drushell, Ph.D., has degrees in classics (Greek and Latin language and literature) from Douglass College and from Harvard. She was a teaching fellow at Harvard and an instructor at Ohio State University. Drushell continued her career as a lecturer in English, specializing in writing and poetry, at California State University, Bakersfield.