Horses in Motion: A History of the Biomechanics of Movement

Horses in Motion: A History of the Biomechanics of Movement

This course delves into the millennia-old partnership between humans and horses, revealing how it has influenced transportation, sports, and warfare. We’ll explore the evolution and science behind horse movement, highlighting its impact on society. Special...
RE-RELEASE – Deserts, Plants, and People

RE-RELEASE – Deserts, Plants, and People

Arid and semiarid environments, commonly known as “deserts,” make up about one-third of the earth’s land surface and are home to more than one billion people. We will begin this course by discussing the geographical features of desert regions,...
Origins, Transformation, and the Future of Our Food Crops

Origins, Transformation, and the Future of Our Food Crops

The food crops upon which our lives are so dependent each have their own, often meandering origin stories. In a process we now refer to as “crop evolution,” starting with wild or weedy plants, humans gather, tend, cultivate, domesticate, and modify crop plants to feed...