Wonders of Arabia

The Windstar Talks – Wonders of Arabia

The following lectures were given by Ross Arnold and Emily Teeter in November 2014 on a Windstar’s Wonders of Arabia cruise. Ross’s talks give a context to the history and religion of the Ancient Near East that continue to have an impact on our world today. Emily’s lectures provide us with a background and perspective on ancient Egyptian art and architecture, as well as a few adventures in archaeology, modern architecture and recent history.

Faith and Culture in the Ancient Near East – Ross Arnold

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Egyptian Religion – Emily Teeter

Deciphering Egyptian Art – Emily Teeter

Mysteries of the Nabateans – Ross Arnold

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Alone in the Desert: Christian Monasticism in the Middle East – Ross Arnold

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Thebes: City of Amun – Emily Teeter

Moses and the Crossing of the Red Sea – Ross Arnold

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Children of Abraham – Ross Arnold

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The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun – Emily Teeter

Lawrence of Arabia: The Bedouins and Allied Victory in WWI – Ross Arnold

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Camels to Khartoum: Expedition to Nubia – Emily Teeter

Introduction to Islam – Ross Arnold

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History, Culture and Conflict in the Middle East – Ross Arnold

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Ancient Arabia – Emily Teeter

Oman: Recent History – Emily Teeter

Arabian Architecture – Emily Teeter

Hieroglyphs 101 – Emily Teeter