John R. Hale

Ph.D., University of Cambridge

University of Louisville

Dr. John R. Hale is the Director of Liberal Studies at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He earned his B.A. at Yale University and his Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge in England.

Professor Hale teaches introductory courses on archaeology, as well as more specialized courses on the Bronze Age, the ancient Greeks, the Roman world, Celtic cultures, the Vikings, and nautical and underwater archaeology.

An accomplished instructor, Professor Hale is also an archaeologist with more than 30 years of fieldwork experience. He has excavated at a Romano-British town in Lincolnshire, England, and at the Roman Villa of Torre de Palma in Portugal. Among other places, he has carried out interdisciplinary studies of ancient oracle sites in Greece and Turkey, including the famous Delphic oracle, and participated in an undersea search in Greek waters for lost fleets from the time of the Persian Wars.

Professor Hale has received many awards for distinguished teaching, including the Panhellenic Teacher of the Year Award and the Delphi Center Award. His writing has been published in the journals Antiquity, The Classical Bulletin, the Journal of Roman Archaeology, and Scientific American.

	Great Tours: Greece and Turkey, from Athens to Istanbul Professor John R. Hale Join Professor John R. Hale as he guides you through the fabulous civilizations of the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans, and to the natural wonders surrounding them. The Great Tours: Greece and Turkey, from Athens to Istanbul is a journey unlike any other, giving you the chance to experience important sites—such as the Acropolis of Athens, Ephesus, and Sardis—through the eyes of a scholar whose depth of insight goes far beyond any ordinary travel narrative. Featuring vibrant commentary and extensive field footage, these 24 lectures are a rich resource for travelers and a cultural journey that can also be enjoyed from the comfort of home.

	Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History Professor John R. Hale Improve and enhance your public-speaking skills with time-tested techniques and strategies used by Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and other great orators in The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History. Delivered by frequent lecturer and distinguished historian Professor John R. Hale, these 12 engaging and accessible lectures offer you helpful insights into preparing for public speaking, crafting a great speech, and handling your audience. His course is your guide to the secrets of this essential skill, an insider's look at what makes history's enduring speeches unforgettable, and an invaluable reference tool you can use any time you have to speak your mind.

Save Up To $275	Exploring the Roots of Religion Professor John R. Hale Experience the thrill of discovery and learn the sacred secrets behind Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, the Acropolis, and other mysterious ancient locales. In the 36 riveting lectures of Exploring the Roots of Religion, practicing archaeologist and award-winning Professor John R. Hale shows you how sacred buildings, complexes, tomb structures, artwork, and more have provided us with unparalleled knowledge about early spiritual practices and beliefs from around the world. It's an exciting adventure that will add new levels of understanding to your knowledge of ancient history—and especially to the integral role that religion played in some of these grand civilizations.

	Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome Professor John R. Hale With the skill of a born storyteller Professor John R. Hale mixes the exotic adventures, unexpected insights, and abiding mysteries of archaeology's fabled history with anecdotes of his own extensive field experience to create an extremely fast-paced narrative that unfolds like a series of detective stories.

Save Up To $185	Greek and Persian Wars Professor John R. Hale Spanning more than two centuries, the Greek and Persian wars forged a new world order, sparking developments in battle strategy, naval technology, world exploration, and art and culture that impact the world even today. Now is your opportunity to survey this globe-spanning conflict, as well as its enduring impact on the world at large. From the ancient battlefields of Thermopylae, Marathon, and Gaugamela, to the imperial halls of Persepolis, to the bustling marketplace of Athens, The Greek and Persian Wars presents the clash of the Greeks and the Persians over the course of 24 fascinating lectures.

	Effective Communication Skills & Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History (Set) Professor John R. Hale Strengthen the way you communicate with others and achieve new levels of success in your professional and personal life with this accessible two-course set. Effective Communication Skills is your chance to learn more about how you communicate verbally, the common problems you can encounter in doing so, and how you can improve your own effectiveness. The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History is your opportunity to expand your public-speaking skills with time-tested techniques and strategies used by Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and other great orators.

	The Persian Empire & Greek and Persian Wars (Set) Professor John R. Hale Go back in time and embark on an in-depth exploration of the Persian Empire and its epic conflict with Greek civilization in this dynamic two-course history set. First, explore the secrets of this often-misunderstood ancient empire from a fresh perspective—its own—in The Persian Empire. Then, follow more than two centuries of historic conflicts between the Persian Empire and Greek civilization, conflicts that shook the ancient world to its very core, in The Greek and Persian Wars.

Save Up To $460	Great Tours: Greece and Turkey, from Athens to Istanbul & Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome (Set) Professor John R. Hale Get two dynamic looks at the glories of Greece, Rome, and Turkey—whether you're preparing for a trip or simply want to experience these cultures from the comfort of home. First, in Great Tours: Greece and Turkey, from Athens to Istanbul, experience important sites such as the Acropolis of Athens and Sardis through the eyes of a scholar whose insight goes far beyond any ordinary travel narrative. Then, in Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome, discover what archaeological ruins and relics found at places like Delphi and Pompeii reveal about life in these grand civilizations.

	Great Tours: Greece and Turkey, from Athens to Istanbul & Pompeii: Daily Life in an Ancient Roman City (Set) Professor John R. Hale In The Great Tours: Greece and Turkey, from Athens to Istanbul, join Professor John R. Hale as he guides you through the fabulous civilizations of the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans, and to the natural wonders surrounding them. Then in Pompeii: Daily Life in an Ancient Roman City, eminent classicist and Professor Steven L. Tuck resurrects the long-lost lives of aristocrats, merchants, slaves, and other individuals from this imperial Roman city made famous for its demise after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.

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