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Shakespeare’s Kings: History As Drama (G508)

G – History

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Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | September 2, 2025-December 2, 2025

Tuesday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

Explore the turbulent world of medieval England from the Hundred Years’ War to the Wars of the Roses. This course reveals the actual history behind the characters and events dramatized in Shakespeare’s eight history plays, spanning the reigns of Richard II to Richard III. Topics include the events, dynastic rivalries, political intrigues, battles and power struggles that shaped these iconic plays and inspired George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).


INSTRUCTOR: Joseph Olinchak

OLINCHAK, JOSEPH — B.S., electrical engineering, Drexel University. After 32 years in various engineering positions, retired from Delmarva Power as manager of internet development. Has taught courses at OLLI since 2005 in computer technology, literature and history. (G508)


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