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Journey back to the 17th Century with two celebrated scholars in this discussion of courtship, marriage, love, and sex, drawn from the world’s first personal advice column and Mary Beth Norton’s latest book, I Humbly Beg Your Speedy Answer.
As the Jewish Heritage Center continues to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking book, The Jews of Boston, and looks ahead to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we are hosting the book's co-editor, historian Ellen Smith, for a webinar about Boston's earliest Jewish history.
Join us for an illustrated tour of the Gilded Age, seen through the experiences and artistry of two of its celebrated artists: architect Stanford White and the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Author Henry Wiencek and moderator Curt DiCamillo will take us behind the scenes to show how these two cultural trendsetters transcended scandal to enrich their times.