LH03. TREASURES OF THE CAUCASUS: THE HIDDEN WORLDS OF ARMENIA AND GEORGIA

At the crossroads of Europe and Asia lies the Caucasus, ancient homeland of the Georgian and Armenian peoples. Part history, part travelogue, this course highlights the hidden treasures of these two little-known countries. We’ll explore their scenic beauty, their enduring Christian roots, their architectural gems, their distinctive musical traditions, and their dramatic political evolution. Long beset by foreign powers – Rome, Persia, Turkey, Russia – Armenia and Georgia have now emerged from their tragic past, with a renewed sense of cultural heritage and national pride.