Two New Orleans-based musicians will play a selection of Ukrainian, French and Flamenco music to celebrate the diversity of European music and its influence on New Orleans culture. There will be some discussion of how music from the British Isles came to America and was transformed into Appalachian music; the inverse of what happened to jazz a few centuries later. Food and refreshments will be provided!
In a continent littered with famous sites and destinations, the competition for tourism dollars is quite stiff. How do European cities promote their culture to attract more tourism? And what sets these cultural capitals apart?
Join us for a talk by Dr. Brittany Kennedy from Tulane's Department of Spanish & Portuguese to explore the trends in tourism across Europe.
Join us in a lecture by Professor Fettweis to investigate how Russian strategic culture has evolved since WWII and how this effects their views of the world and actions today!
Welcome/welcome back!! Join us for our first meeting of the semester!
Is the invasion of Ukraine just another step in Russia’s empire-building?
On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Dr. Zhigunova will explore Russia’s complicated past with its neighbors, and the relationship it has with non-Russian ethnicities living within and outside of Russian borders.
Join us on March 14th at 5:30 in the Weatherhead Seminar room for a Lecture and Q+A with Dr. Brittany Kennedy. She will be discussing the development and cultural influence of European fashion houses, specifically focusing on Chanel, Dior and Balenciaga.
As the French presidential election approaches, many believe that France is experiencing a far-right shift in the political landscape. Since the election of Emmanuel Macron, the incumbent president, many hypothesize that France may shift toward an era of right-leaning politics as the leader of the far-right party, the National Rally, stands out as one of the main contenders for the presidency.
We want to welcome our members to a new year at European Horizons. We intend to relay club news, foster community among EuH members, and gather information about interest in events and other initiatives.
How would the world look like without Western Civilization? In four pivotal moments, the Europeans fought off invasions from the Persians (479 BCE), the Umayyads (732 CE), the Mongols (1227 CE), and the Ottomans (1683 CE). However, things could have gone very differently. What if the battles took a different turn?
Ever wonder what the substantive differences are between the American and European responses to COVID-19? Have European governments done a better job at controlling the pandemic? What is the impact of the pandemic on the economy and public policy?
Please join us for an online event on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 5:30 pm to hear Dr. Mark Vail discuss his latest research on the European and American responses to COVID-19.
