Month: June 2016
Whitney Museum Offers More Than Contemporary Art
Are you looking to try something new this summer? Look no further, as the Whitney Museum of American Art offers an eclectic experience for all, regardless of their taste in art. The Whitney Museum of American Art is a glorious place to visit this summer, even if you don’t have a passion for modern art. […]
June 27, 2016
The History of the Teddy Bear
The Teddy Bear and Theodore Roosevelt are a part of the childhood of every American. However, not everyone makes the connection between the cute stuffed bear and the straight talking, progressive era ex-President. In 1903, a Brooklyn candy store owner put two stuffed toy bears in his shop window. He called them “Teddy” bears in […]
June 20, 2016
Five “Great Courses” to Take This Summer
Following the trail blazed by NETFLIX, the Teaching Company’s “Great Courses” are now being offered for $14.99/month. Below are the top five “Great Courses” across all genres: How to Listen to and Understand Great Music: The course, which is now in its third edition, is taught by professor and award-winning composer Robert Greenberg. One of the most […]
June 13, 2016
Teaching Company Great Courses is a Classroom App
Great Courses presents college lectures that are downloadable and create a classroom experience in your home, car or workout. Soon they will offer a subscription service for people who don’t want to pay for each class they take. The Teaching Company’s extended learning platform offers courses taught by the country’s top professors on a range […]
June 6, 2016