Dr. Lorrie Wenzel is an author, Professor of Biblical Studies, church historian, and a former faculty member in the Religious Studies department at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. She holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and a Doctor of Ministry. Dr. Wenzel has traveled extensively throughout Europe, studying over 300 churches. In March 2023, she published a book entitled CATHEDRALS: Clues to Identifying Biblical Figures in Cathedrals Around the World. An energetic speaker, she regularly lectures about medieval art and cathedrals.

THE SISTINE CHAPEL
Delve into the history and fabulous paintings inside the Sistine Chapel. Examine the frescoes of Michelangelo, Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Luca Signorelli, and other great renaissance masters.

THE LANGUAGE OF MEDIEVAL CATHEDRALS
Have you ever stood in front of a statue in a cathedral and wondered at their identity?
Discover how to recognize the most important figures in any cathedral around the world.

BEFORE AND AFTER THE FIRE: THE NOTRE DAME de PARIS CATHEDRAL
Examine the history of the famous cathedral and its future following the devastating fire.

GREEK GODS VERSUS ROMAN GODS: KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
Examine the differences and similarities between the ancient Greek and Roman mythologies.

THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Learn about the remarkable success of the Romans before and during the imperial period.

THE GATES OF PARADISE
Examine the significance of the ten relief panels depicting the Old Testament scenes on the Baptistery of St. John's in Florence.

THE ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL VERSUS THE GOTHIC CATHEDRAL.
Examine the architectural similarities and differences of the great medieval cathedrals.

MICHELANGELO VERSUS RAPHAEL
Examine the rivalry and impact that these two artists of the Renaissance had on each other’s careers.

THE SECRETS OF THE MOSAICS OF ST. MARK’S BASILICA IN VENICE
Explore the rich history and meanings of these ancient art forms.

THE VENETIAN REPUBLIC
Discover the political and economic factors that led to Venice's great wealth and artistic riches.

THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY
Examine the artistic and historic significance of this treasure chronicling the Battle of Hastings.

MEDICINE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
Explore the history of medicine in the western world from prehistoric times to ancient Rome.

VIKING Cruise: OSA240214 Iconic Western Mediterranean: Resident Historian
VIKING Cruise: OSA240221 Italian Sojourn: Resident Historian
VIKING Cruise: OSA240228 Venice, the Adriatic & Greece: Resident Historian

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