Tag Archives: The Great Courses

Linkage

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Steve Sailer wonders what’s become of the world of college debating competitions. Why does hula-hoopin’ YouTube sweetheart Katie Sunshine feel she has to perform in Haiti? An oral history of “Deliverance,” book and movie. A lot of fat kids today … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | Tagged alan jackson, JayMan, Katie Sunshine, rachel dolezal, Steve Sailer, The Great Courses, Toni Bentley | 9 Comments

Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: At a fun upscale — but not too upscale — Mexican restaurant in Goleta, CA, a tamarind margarita: Note the non-traditional glass as well as the absence of a lime slice. Although I’m someone who usually avoids … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged cocktails, Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, margaritas, The Great Courses | 6 Comments

Picture of the Day

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The purified souls in Purgatory, from the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, c. 1412-1416 Related I’ve been enjoying The Great Courses’ lecture on the High Middle Ages. TGC also has a course on the Late Middle … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Philosophy and Religion | Tagged medieval art, Middle Ages, The Great Courses | Leave a comment

Things I’ve Learned from World History

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: As I mentioned way back here, I’ve been avoiding television and radio in an effort to wean myself from idiocy. As part of that effort, I’ve been partaking of some of the Great Courses offered by The Teaching Company. … Continue reading →