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		Dr Julie Ackroyd FHEA History (Roman, Ancient Greek, Viking) Shakespeare, Ecology PhD. Ex-Honorary Associate of the Classics Dept. OU

Coming from:		Bromley, Kent UK

Julie is an engaging and approachable speaker, creating accessible talks on a wide variety of topics. She is an extremely versatile speaker as she lectures in both history and the arts, as well as conservation and ecology for the Open University. She holds a degree in ecology and is a trained Marine Mammal Observer. On the history side, she holds a master’s degree in Classical Studies focusing on Ancient Greek and Roman society and arts. Julie has been a speaker and guide on a variety of ships since 2018.


		Patricia Andrew Art & Cultural History AMA, FSA, FSAScot, FRSA (NADFAS)

Coming from:		Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Patricia has enjoyed a wide-ranging career in cultural services. After teaching English in Italy, she became a curator and manager of museums and galleries, responsible for collections and services ranging from art to archaeology, military history to geology. She holds degrees in English literature and art history, and has published widely. She now works freelance as a lecturer, writer and consultant, her specialisms being art and culture, social and garden history, from the 17th to the 21st centuries.


		Georgina Bexon History of Art & Architecture S & SE Asia, Indian Ocean, Australasia, USA, Caribbean

Coming from:		Lewes, East Sussex UK

Georgina is an art and architecture historian who has lived and worked in the UK, USA and Singapore and travels widely. A visiting lecturer at UK universities, she also presents talks at leading international art institutions and museums, most recently in New York, Moscow, Paris, London and Lisbon. Georgina is Art Historian at the Oriental Club London, an official tour guide at Tate Modern and an accredited speaker for the Arts Society. She holds 3 degrees in art history from top UK universities and is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and the Royal Society of Arts.


		Armida Bordi Destinations & Enrichment Lecturer

Coming from:		Genoa, Italy

Dr Armida Bordi, a former professor of literature and the history of civilisations, lives in Genoa, Italy. After gaining 2 degrees from Genoa University she was the recipient of several British Council grants to British universities and a three time Fulbright scholar to the US. She is now teaching lifelong learning programs offering adult learners courses combining history and art with foreign languages. As a long-time lecturer for many cruise lines, Armida has travelled extensively in different continents. She likes exploring new places and she can communicate in Italian, English, Spanish, French, Greek and Portuguese.


		Dr Linda Bradley Ethnic Cultures, their history, art and clothing PhD, University of California, Professor and Curator

Coming from:		Pullman, Washington USA

Dr. Linda Arthur Bradley is a scholar and world traveler who has been doing research and fieldwork on Hawaiian, Polynesian and Indonesian material culture (art, clothing, textiles and architecture) for the past 27 years; she is Professor Emerita from Washington State University, prior to which she was a Professor at the University of Hawai`i. Dr. Arthur Bradley is regarded as the world’s authority on Hawaiian fabric design and clothing. She is an award-winning author and lecturer. Her interesting, entertaining and thought-provoking lectures in universities resulted in her winning both state and national awards for excellence in teaching.


		Karin Bucannan Art Enrichment Speaker Architecture & Artistic Features Enrichment

Coming from:		East Malling, Kent UK

Karin is a Guest Speaker and free-lance artist specialising in embroidery and ceramic sculpture. She taught Art, Fashion & Textiles up to A‘level for 30 years. During her teaching career she organised and led art trips to European cities for as many as 40 students and staff, and has since travelled to many destinations worldwide photographing a host of urban sculptures, historic and contemporary architecture, cultural textiles and street furniture like decorative fountains for her presentations and talks.


		Dr Christopher Carter Archaeology & History

Coming from:		Coombs, ACT Australia

After 20 years as a police officer and fraud investigator, Chris returned to study to gain a BA(Hons), MA and PhD in archaeology from the Australian National University (ANU). He later spent time as a tutor at the ANU and lectured at both the ANU and University of Sydney Centres for Continuing Education. Working for his himself as well as contracting to other tour companies, he has designed and led study tours both internationally and within Australia for over 25 years. When not leading tours, Chris works as an archaeological consultant and heritage advisor.


		Tracey Cattana Art Instructor & Lecturer Bachelor Education, Diploma of Aboriginal Arts, Artist 30 Year’s

Coming from:		Tamworth, NSW Australia

Tracey Cattana is a Visual Arts educator (Wollongong University, Australia) and an Artist with many exhibitions under her belt. She has spent many years traveling overseas visiting every art gallery imaginable big and small. Tracey is a working Visual Arts teacher with a great love of Watercolour and before COVID taught successfully on the Queen Mary 2. Her witty banter and love of her subject kept the guest entertained and amused.


		Angel Rafael Colon Art History, History of Science MA, MD, PhD

Coming from:		Piscataway, New Jersey USA

Angel Rafael Colón is professor emeritus and adjunct professor at Georgetown University where he lectures on the history of western science / medicine and art iconography. He holds graduate degrees in science, medicine and art history and is a member of the Medieval Society, the American Association for the History of Medicine and Knights of St. Gregory. Over 35 years he has delivered humanities and science lectures at universities internationally on six continents and has served as chairman of the NIH Literature Committee. For the past seven years, he has also provided enrichment talks for many cruise lines.


		Michael Crowe History \| Great Lakes \| Caribbean \| Cuba \| South America

Coming from:		Huntington Beach, California USA

Michael Crowe is originally from England and a Veteran of the Royal Air Force. He has lectured on Ancient History of the Greeks Romans & Mesopotamia in Europe and other interesting Maritime subjects and other popular Ports of call around the world including Caribbean, South Africa & South America. He has sailed on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He shares his interactive programs on ships throughout the Great Lakes, America’s Rivers, Cuba ,the Caribbean and has sailed extensively throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Michael brings a wealth of personal stories, experiences and insightful knowledge to share with your guests.


		Dr Jim Curtis Art and Culture

Coming from:		Kennett Square, PA USA

Jim Curtis received his BA in German from Vanderbilt University and his PhD in Russian from Columbia University. He taught Russian for 31 years at the University of Missouri and is now a Professor Emeritus from that institution. Dr. Curtis is the author of seven books as well as numerous essays and blogs. He is an art educator and lectures widely in the area. He has served as a destination focused speaker on many cruises preparing numerous lectures on art and architecture.


		Professor Cindy Damschroder Art & Architectural History

Coming from:		Cincinnati, OH USA

Cindy Damschroder is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati, a life-long learner who enjoys sharing her passion for art, design and architectural history with students and world travelers. These passions are fueled through travel and cultural immersion. Having lectured to over 8,300 students on topics ranging from pre-historic caves to contemporary art, Cindy is a skilled lecturer in areas such as: Western Art History, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Bauhaus. She has also been a National Women’s Day speaker on “Women Standing the Test of Time.”


		Professor Philip Eliasoph Art History Humanities \| Western Civilization Culture

Coming from:		Fairfield, CT USA

Engaging audiences with a passion for the visual story of western civilization and art history, Dr. Philip Eliasoph has appeared on many distinguished stages from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the International Association of Art Critics [UNESCO] to C-Span, and global webinars with leading artists, authors, museum officials. Connecting with his audiences, he offers richly choreographed slide talks preparing cruise passengers about their next on shore adventure. With the mantra of 'Live*Learn*Love' he captures passengers' attention by opening their eyes, hearts, and minds to the wonderful artistic, historic monuments, museums and local traditions in port.


		Eva Eliscu Dining and Culinary History

Coming from:		San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico USA

Eva Eliscu is a Swedish born culinary consultant and lecturer on the history and customs of the dining table and producer of the San Miguel’s Annual "Food in Film Festival” in Mexico. She was educated in Sweden, Switzerland and the US. She has dual citizenship in both the European Union and the United States and is a permanent resident in Mexico. She is fluent in Swedish, English, survival French and continuing to learn Spanish. She has experience as a cruise ship guest speaker and has presented her lectures at International Libraries, gourmet and culinary groups, to food and wine festivals , as well as special interest groups.


		Jennifer Eremeeva Russian History, Royal History, Art History Culture, Cuisine, and History of Major Cruise Destinations

Coming from:		Riga, Vidzeme USA

Jennifer Eremeeva is an American expatriate writer who divides her time between Riga, Latvia, and New England. Jennifer writes about travel, culture, cuisine and culinary history, Russian history, and Royal History, with bylines in Reuters, Fodor’s, USTOA, LitHub, The Moscow Times, and Russian Life. Jennifer is a popular cruise ship lecturer and speaker on a wide range of topics relating to the history, culture, art, and literature of the Baltic, Black Sea, Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Aegean Seas.


		Barbara GB Ferguson World Affairs Middle East & Arabian Gulf / Mediterranean

Coming from:		Arlington, VA USA

Focusing on specialized history, cultural insights and intriguing stories about destinations, Barbara’s expertise derives from her background as an international correspondent for 20 years. Based in Paris and London for 18 years before being transferred to Washington, D.C., she reported from 46 countries. Her unique professional perspective enables her to speak with any audience about different cultures, regions, peoples, and history with conviction, compassion, and often humor. Barbara speaks fluent French and conversational Arabic.


		Dr Robyn Ferrell Art History \| Social History \| Culture Studies

Coming from:		Vaucluse, NSW Australia

Dr Robyn Ferrell is a writer and researcher in art and culture studies. She is currently honorary professor at the University of Sydney, and has taught art history and theory, cultural studies, philosophy and creative writing at several universities throughout Australia. She trained as a journalist on the Sydney Morning Herald before completing her doctorate in philosophy. Dr Ferrell has written several books on art and the culture industry, and writes regularly for newspapers and magazines.


		Dr Amy Forss World History PhD

Coming from:		Papillion, Nebraska USA


As a US Fulbright Scholar with twenty plus years of community college teaching, and an author of three books, Dr. Amy Forss delights in giving presentations on a wide variety of subjects including U.S. History, Modern Europe, World Civilizations, Women's History, and Art History.


		Dr Penelope Fritzer Destinations \| History \| Literature & Art

Coming from:		Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA

Penelope Fritzer earned degrees in both History and English, and she taught at the University of Miami, Broward College, and Florida Atlantic University, where she retired recently as a tenured Emeritus Professor. Penelope is the author of many articles and of twelve books, including several nationally used college textbooks. She is widely travelled, and all of her talks use Powerpoints, including gorgeously rich maps, paintings, and photographs to evocatively explore the geography, history, art/architecture, and culture of the various regions about which she speaks.


		Michael Fuller Destination and Enrichment Lecturer PhD, Archaeologist

Coming from:		St. Louis, Missouri MO USA

Professor Michael Fuller is an expert in the archaeological discoveries of both the Old World and New World. He has directed large excavation projects in Syria and the Republic of Macedonia, plus served as a staff member on digs in Greece, Egypt, Jordan, England and the USA. He received a PhD degree in Anthropology in 1986 and taught archaeology to thousands of students over a career of 40 years. Michael is an active field archaeologist, writer, lecturer and cruise ship speaker.


		Louise Garman Art History

Coming from:		Manchester, Greater Manchester UK


Trained at Chelsea School of Art and from Manchester, Louise Garman has been guest speaker and art teacher on cruise ships for six years, with an array of popular and entertaining destination themed art talks and destination driven art workshops with a difference...


		Dr Amanda Goodheart Parks Historian & Educator

Coming from:		Westfield, MA USA

Dr. Amanda Goodheart Parks is a historian specializing in bringing the past to life for audiences of all ages on land and at sea. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and she specializes in women’s history, maritime history, aerospace history, cultural history, and U.S. history. She recently appeared in the History Channel miniseries, “The Titans That Built America,” and her work in museum education was awarded by the American Alliance of Museums in 2021. She serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Salve Regina University History Department.


		Thom Gorst Architecture and Art \| Maritime History

Coming from:		Bath, UK

Thom Gorst is an architect and historian of art & architecture, based in the City of Bath in the United Kingdom. Thom has taught architecture in a number of universities, including the University of Bath, and he was Professor of Architecture in Birmingham, UK. His doctorate was awarded by the Glasgow School of Art in 2011, and investigated the aesthetics of maritime ruins. He presents destination-specific lectures, in addition to giving insights into the developments of art & architecture.


		Lucy Hallman Russell Cultural, General and Music History

Coming from:		Aub, Bavaria Germany

Sharing her passion for cross-cultural insights is central to the presentations by Lucy Hallman Russell. She holds four diplomas in piano, music history and harpsichord, with further studies in Italian, art history, pre-history and archaeology. As a performer and scholar, she has long taught at the University of Music Würzburg. Since 2006 lecturer on European culture (with her husband Ray) for National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions, etc. Travels to 45 countries and fluency in several languages have given this charming, captivating speaker a special knowledge of all of Europe.


		Elizabeth Handley Music and Art History (Musicologist) B.Mus.(Hons) + Art History, H.Dip.Ed. (SA), LTCL (London)

Coming from:		Stockholm, Nordics Sweden

Elizabeth Handley holds a B.Mus.(Honours) with Art History degree and H.Dip.Ed. from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, SA. She is also an accredited lecturer with The Arts Society (UK). Since 1995 she has been joyfully teaching adults the history and appreciation of music and art in South Africa, Stockholm, London and Milan, and at the Cape Town University and Marlborough College (UK) Summer Schools.


		Kathryn Harding History \| Art appreciation \| Wellbeing

Coming from:		Warmingham, Sandbach, Cheshire UK

An enthusiatic and engaging presenter, Kathryn is passionate about sharing her knowledge of British History with her audience. She is also very interested in Art and not only takes art classes but also has an array of talks about artists and their artworks. Kathryn's other passion is about improving people's health and wellbeing. Kathryn runs a successful Occupational Health Business and has over 20 years experience of promoting Health and Wellbeing and so is ideally suited to share her knowledge with her audiences.


		Brian Healey Art Historian and Instructor & Destination Speaker BA, Diploma in History of Art

Coming from:		Blackburn, Lancashire UK

Brian Is a graduate in French and German from the University of Keele and also holds diplomas in History of Art from the University of Vienna, and Interior Design from Blackburn University College. Parallel to his career a senior languages teacher at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Blackburn, Brian has enjoyed much success as a professional artist since his early teens, having inherited the genes from his father. He has been working on cruise ships regularly since 2005, both as art tutor and Art Historian lecturer.


		Felicity Herring Art History BA MA / Fine Art and History

Coming from:		Sturminster Newton, Dorset UK

Felicity Herring has a BA in history and economics and an MA in Fine Art Valuation. Her Master’s thesis was based on paintings of Nelson’s battles. Since gaining her Masters she has continued her studies into the life of Nelson. She is a member of the Nelson Society and the 1805 Club. Felicity began lecturing on the life of Admiral Lord Nelson in 2004 and did her first cruise the following year. She became a lecturer for NADFAS (now renamed the Arts Society) in 2007 for which she has ten talks.


		Dr Sheila Hoffman Art History - Iconologist Historical Architecture

Coming from:		**, ** USA

Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman is an art and cultural historian, iconologist and museologist who holds PhDs from the Sorbonne and from the University of Québec. She is Executive Director of the North Andover Historical Society in Massachusetts and Senior Lecturer in Art History at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Her expertise includes ancient symbols and ancient cultures, and she regularly appears on the Science, History, Discovery, and Travel Channels.


		Caroline Holmes Garden Historian

Coming from:		Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk UK

Caroline Holmes is a garden historian of ancient, modern and contemporary places, people and plants who sifts humour from humus worldwide. She is also an international lecturer in the warmth and comfort of halls and houses as well as leading groups through inspiring sites and gardens. Not forgetting author, broadcaster and consultant designer … in all I delve into the myriad ways people and plants have historically shaped landscapes and what we can learn from them.


		Sharon Hudgins History, Travel Destinations, Culture, Cuisines

Coming from:		McKinney, Texas USA

An award-winning author, Sharon Hudgins has also been a university professor, public speaker, journalist, photographer, and filmmaker. A seasoned traveler with a sense of adventure, Sharon has lived in 10 countries on 3 continents and traveled in more than 50 countries across the globe. As a lecturer on historical, cultural, and culinary topics, she has worked on numerous international tours and cruise ships. Her lectures are highly illustrated with historical and contemporary images, and enlivened by stories of her own experiences in the countries featured on the cruise itinerary.


		Dr Sherry Hutt Destinations - History and Culture Art, Architecture & Economics

Coming from:		Hendersonville, North Carolina USA

Dr. Sherry has been honored for heritage preservation and protection through teaching in law, museum and public lands management, co-authoring texts, as editor of the Yearbook of Cultural Property Law and publishing journal articles, prior to Cruise through History storybooks. She was a judge, attorney, museum trustee and head of the U.S. program for cultural heritage repatriation in the Department of the Interior. Her degrees are in Speech and Theater, Law and Forestry Economics. A world traveler, she now delights in presenting port destinations to cruise travelers.


		Chris Jones Art History & Art Appreciation

Coming from:		Crewe, Cheshire UK

Chris strongly believes that Art and the appreciation of it, should be inclusive. Too often it is discussed in terms which are impenetrable and confusing to the extent that it can be perceived as an elitist interest. Through a collection of talks, Chris aims to breakdown some of these misconceptions to suggest that anyone can develop an informed opinion of many painting art forms. The aim of each talk is, not only to provide some plain English explanations of the terminology and concepts used in the Art world, but also to help people to LOOK at a painting rather than just SEE it. One small step in making Art Appreciation accessible to all.


		Tiiu Lukk Journalist & Naturalist Art, History, Natural History & Culture

Coming from:		Santa Monica, California USA

Tiiu has served as an enrichment lecturer and a naturalist for more than 23 years. She has visited 119 countries throughout the world and has served on 8 different cruise lines, as well as a Smithsonian Journeys Expert on both land and sea. Her career has encompassed work as a journalist, a foreign correspondent in southern Africa for ABC News and the Washington Star, as a documentary filmmaker, and an author. Tiiu’s beautifully illustrated presentations focus on the history, culture, art, architecture, and natural history of destinations, so that passengers step ashore with more understanding and knowledge of their cruise destinations.


		Dr Caroline Malloy Historian PhD

Coming from:		Chicago, IL USA

Dr. Caroline Malloy is a freelance educator and scholar based in Chicago, IL. She earned her Ph.D. in Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has taught Humanities and History at both Villanova University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Other academic ventures have included working on an archaeological dig in Italy and reviving the Latin language at an independent Academy in Philadelphia. Dr. Malloy has been invited to deliver lectures on Empires, Nationalisms, and Heritage Projects throughout the US and Europe to both professional and public audiences. She is a specialist in both the British Empire and Ancient Rome.


		Dr Adriana Mendez History, Literature and the Arts, Culture Caribbean \| Spain and Portugal \| Panamá \| South America

Coming from:		Columbia, Missouri USA

After a distinguished career teaching Latin American and Comparative Literature at leading US universities, Dr. Adriana Méndez turns to her love of travel and the sea. Widely knowledgeable about the Iberian world, she has published extensively on Atlantic travelers, from Victorian women adventurers to Enlightenment scientific explorers. A seasoned traveler, she has lived in Spain, Mexico, France, and Sweden, and gathered many stories and knowledge along the way. Her lectures on the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal, Panamá, and South America bring the history and cultures of these regions alive.


		Sandra Millikin Architectural & Art History BA (Hons), Mphil (Art History)

Coming from:		Uffington, Oxon UK

Sandra Millikin is an American who has lived in England for over 40 years. She was educated at Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA and at the Courtauld Institute in London where she studied under the famous English architectural historian Sir John Summerson. She was assistant Curator at the Royal Institute of British Architects Drawings collection, where she contributed to the catalogue of the collection which is now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Sandra has given talks on architectural history world wide on cruise ships and particularly enjoys days at sea as she is also a keen bridge player. She has also acted as Bridge Director on cruises.


		Dr Camilla Mork Rostvik Contemporary & Cultural History PhD in Art History, MA in Art History, BA in Art History

Coming from:		Kristiansand, Agder Norway

Camilla Mork Rostvik is an Associate Professor in History at the University of Agder, Norway. She specializes in modern and contemporary cultural history, with a long-standing research interest in menstrual history, cultures and art. Her interests include feminist art history and art projects, environmental humanities, history of medicine, feminist science and technology studies and Norwegian/Sami art history. Camilla is an honorary lecturer at the School of Medicine and the School of Art History in Aberdeen, Scotland, and an honorary researcher in Art History at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.


		Doug Nelson Enrichment Speaker J.D., Ph.D.

Coming from:		Palm Beach, Florida USA

Douglas Nelson is an accomplished, well-respected professional and a knowledgeable, entertaining speaker at academic, business, social and political events. Having both a PhD in European history and a JD in law from Columbia University, Nelson has had a career that included positions as college professor, Wall Street lawyer, corporate executive, senior trade association manager, president of a tax-exempt research foundation and a security-cleared advisor to the Bush II, Obama and Trump administrations, both domestically and abroad.


		June Orr Art & Culture Enrichment \| Art & Craft Instructor

Coming from:		Salamander Bay, NSW Australia

June Orr is a contemporary artist known for her unique blend of traditional and experimental techniques. Born in New Zealand and now residing in Australia, she began her artistic journey at an early age and has since honed her skills through years of dedicated practice and study. In 2017, June was awarded International Art Juror status with ArtMaster Australia International, the only Australian artist to achieve this prestigious award. June is a regular Art & Craft Instructor on cruise ships as well as an enrichment presenter on art and culture topics.


		Shannon Perich Visual Culture \| Art \| Photography Curator, Adjuct Professor

Coming from:		Laurel, MD USA

Shannon Thomas Perich has been a curator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History more than 25 years where she stewards a history of photography collection. Her books, articles, presentations, and exhibitions have been seen across the US and Europe. She is an adjunct professor and teaches history of photography at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. As the daughter of a member of the military, she has lived in Germany and Panama, as such she loves to travel and explore the world. Perich's lectures reflect her curiosity about art, culture, and history.


		Craig Pilant Art History & Culture PhD, Transatlantic/Mediterranean history, European art, 1400-1950

Coming from:		Smithfield, Ri USA

Dr. Craig Pilant is Professor of History in the Department of History and Political Science in Randolph, NJ. A native of San Francisco, Professor Pilant received his bachelor’s degree at Loyola University of Chicago, and subsequently attended both the University of Illinois where he obtained his Master’s in Medieval and English Reformation history, and did studies at the University of Notre Dame and at the Rome Center of Loyola University. He is an avid traveler and a cruise ship destination speaker and a guest speaker on European history, Renaissance art and Mediterranean history.


		Helen Pointer Caricaturist & Artist

Coming from:		Caterham, Surrey UK

As an artist Helen is quick to set her audience at ease and is marvellous at caricaturing. She provides an absorbing, effective and spontaneous style of presentation, using her art to exemplify her perceptive facilitation of group work. By pulling people out from the audience Helen guides you through personal impact and interpersonal skill areas whilst sketching humorous caricatures – it’s interactive, gripping and novel, and people come away understanding so much more about their choices. Helen’s starting points deals with the everyday issues that face us all.


		Bill Powell Travel & Music South East Asia, the USA and contemporary music.

Coming from:		Chester, Cheshire UK

Bill was an accountant with BT and joined Marks and Spencer to head their Customer Services Division. He subsequently became Chairman of the Consumer Credit Trade Association. He took early retirement and embarked on a completely different career path as a Tour Manager, escorting groups of travellers to worldwide destinations. He specialises in the USA, Borneo and China. Bill's talks largely reflect his experiences during his ten years as a Tour Manager, mixing personal high (and low!) lights with amusing anecdotes about his journeys around the world.


		Nicholas Reed Classical & Art History BA (Oxon), MA (Manc) MPhil (St.A.)

Coming from:		Canterbury, Kent UK

Nicholas took his first degree at Oxford in Greats (Latin, Greek, Ancient History and Philosophy). He was President of Oxford University Archaeological Society in 1969. From 1970 to 1986 he had 15 articles published in learned journals on subjects in Roman History and Archaeology, including articles on the Romans in Germany and on the Greek Islands. In the 1980s he moved into the field of art history, on which he is the author of some six books, mainly on the French Impressionists. He has been a lecturer for NADFAS, the fine arts organisation, since 1991.


		Dr. Emma Roberts History of Art, Design and Architecture Ph.D.; BA (Hons)

Coming from:		Chester, Cheshire UK

Born and raised in Wales, UK, Emma Roberts earned a BA (Hons) and a PhD at the University of Liverpool, England. Emma now heads the BA (Hons) History of Art course at Liverpool John Moores University, U.K., and lectures daily to students on all aspects of art and design. She also speaks regularly to other organizations and was, for several years, a regular visiting lecturer to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Emma is a frequent cruiser in her spare time.


		Ray Carson Russell General and Cultural History, International Affairs

Coming from:		Aub, Bavaria Germany

Ray Carson Russell studied history/international relations in Alabama, Munich and Rome, attaining a master’s degree from the Univ. of Southern California Europe. Later he taught for American universities in Europe and published articles on democracy and issues of conflict and peace, as well as on travel and general cultural. Since 2006 lecturer (with his wife Lucy) for several cruise lines, incl. Nat. Geographic/Lindblad. Travels in 45 countries have brought considerable experience which enriches his work not only as a lecturer, but also as translator and writer of fiction.


		Angela Schneider Music, History & Culture History, Culinary History, Music and Arts, Destinations

Coming from:		Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Angela Schneider holds Masters degrees in Music and Medieval History from Aachen University and is currently a violist with the Vancouver Symphony. Since 1995, she has been involved in the popular, new field of culinary history, which studies the ways in which food has shaped social, cultural and political history. Angela is much in demand as a speaker thanks to presentations that are entertaining, informative and visually rich. She is a popular Destination and Enrichment speaker on cruise ships because she brings history alive by humanizing the subjects and examining what motivates the larger processes of historical change.


		Yvette Sciberras Art History B.Pharm.(Hons.), M.A.(Bar. Studies), MSc

Coming from:		Attard, Attard Malta

Yvette is a multi-talented and has in depth knowledge in very diverse topics. She is a qualified pharmacist and conducts corporate events for one of the largest multinational companies in the world. Yvette’s passion for traveling has taken her on numerous journeys worldwide. While travelling extensively around Mediterranean countries, she discovered her interest in viticulture, gastronomy, and passion for art history. She has a master’s degree in art history specializing in European visual arts of the baroque period. She is fluent in English, Maltese, and Italian, and has basic proficiency of Spanish and French.


		Anthony Smith Art \| Photography \| Natural History \| History MA, FLS

Coming from:		Zaandam, North Holland Netherlands

Anthony Smith is a globe-trotting sculptor with a background in zoology (Cambridge). He has sailed around the world on a tall ship, stood at the Geographic North Pole, hiked mountains in Antarctica, and travelled to more than 100 countries. His bronze statues have been commissioned by institutions including the Natural History Museum of London and Oxford University, and he designed a two-pound coin for the United Kingdom. He is also an award-winning photographer whose work has been commissioned by BBC Wildlife and appeared in National Geographic publications. He has spent more than 1000 days on ships and presents lectures on Art, Photography, History & Natural History.


		Dr Tobias Sperlich Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History

Coming from:		Regina, SK Canada

Dr. Tobias (Toby) Sperlich is a cultural anthropologist who specializes in the arts, cultures, and histories of the islands of Polynesia. He studied for his BA in Archaeology & Anthropology at the University of Oxford, and continued with an MA in the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas at the University of East Anglia. Toby returned to Oxford to earn his doctorate in cultural anthropology. He is an experienced public speaker engaging both academic and general audiences, and loves to share his experiences, stories, and knowledge.


		Dr James and Cynthia Daddona- Stathis Modern & Ancient Greece

Coming from:		Prescott, Arizona USA

James is founder of CelebrateGreece.com, which produces, archives and offers documentary TV journeys exploring modern and ancient Greece and whose mission is providing original Greek-themed TV documentaries produced by CelebrateGreece.com while representing aligned filmmakers. James speaks on Ancient Greece: history, art, culture, archaeology and architecture. Cynthia is an author, Actress, Lifestyle Journalist, Life Coach, TV Host and Celebrity TV-interviewer and presents mainly on Greek/Italian food & Culture; Well Being, health, and, Spirituality.


		Dr William Sterling Cultural History MA, PhD, Cert Ed / History and Music

Coming from:		Eltham, London UK

William took early retirement from the Civil Service in 2008 with a generous redundancy package. He was educated at Colfe’s Grammar School, Lee and Keele University. His BA in 1980 was in History and Geography. He specialised in Mediaeval History (Anglo-Saxons and Hundred Years War) winning the Wedgwood Prize for an essay on King Athelstan. He has a wide range of talks on Composers, Music of the Sea, Vikings & Anglo Saxons and Classical History.


		Olga Stone Classical Historian & Concert Pianist Russian History Expert

Coming from:		Andreas, Isle of Man UK

Olga Eggert was born in the Crimea, now Russia. She attended the Crimean Musical College, and then the Conservatoire in Odessa and graduated with top marks in piano, piano accompaniment and the teaching of music. After leaving the Conservatoire she embarked on a career as a professional pianist and accompanist and has performed in various venues around the world. Olga talks on all aspects of classical music, on European history and European art. She illustrates her talks with extensive PowerPoint presentations and often includes extracts from literature, poetry and piano pieces, playing herself, to emphasize the atmosphere of a period.


		Adrian Sumner Art History

Coming from:		Northwich, Cheshire UK

Adrian Sumner trained at Liverpool College of Art (1970-73) and has been involved in many aspects of the Visual Arts ever since. He has lectured at Universities including Birmingham, Liverpool, Ekaterinburg and is a Member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Art. Adrian has lectured on cruise ships for some 25 years, especially on the Arts of Europe and the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and the Baltic. He has some 150 different lectures, on most aspects of Western Art, and is an accredited lecturer in The Arts Society (former NADFAS) Directory.


		Neil Taylor Travel Writer MBE

Coming from:		Bristol, Bristol- UK

Neil studied the then communist world at university in the late 1960s. Since then he has worked in the travel business and had started to visit both parts of Germany from 1961, the year the Berlin Wall was built and also the time when Germany had largely recovered from WWII. He has visited Germany at least once a year since then, and often several times. His interests there stretch across the centuries from medieval painting through 19th century literature to the current political situation. Neil has led tours to China and Albania. He is the author of the Bradt Travel Guides to the Baltic Cities.


		Mrs. Solveig Dagmar Thorisdottir Iceland \| Nordic Countries \| Europe Master: Cultus Communication \| Enrichment speaker \| Port Speaker.

Coming from:		Reykjavik, Iceland Iceland

Solveig Dagmar Thorisdottir is an award-winning painter and photographer based in Iceland whose works have been featured in solo and group exhibitions nationally. Oscillating between expressionism, realism, the figurative, and abstraction, her works explore and celebrate the natural world as well as people and architecture, specifically houses. Thorisdottir's distinctive painterly compositions are most often created with watercolors, charcoal, oils, and acrylics on paper.


		John Turkington Art & Cultural Historian Vikings / Art history and philosophy

Coming from:		Blackburn, Lancashire UK

John is now retired but spent the whole of his working life in education, ending his career as a headteacher with an added role as an Information Technology adviser. He has a degree in philosophy, an MA in research and various teaching diplomas. John has a wide, eclectic mix of interests including theatre, music, and painting in watercolours combined with extensive reading. He has an extensive series of talks on Vikings as well as art history and philosophy.


		Lorrie Wenzel Art History

Coming from:		Pewaukee, WI USA

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.


		William Whobrey Historian PhD Medieval and German Studies

Coming from:		Monterey, California USA

With over 20 years experience in ocean and river cruise lecturing, Bill Whobrey has brought to cruise guests the same expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication that have served his students at Yale and Stanford universities. Having grown up in Germany, his early interest in history, language, and literature propelled him to a PhD in Medieval and German Studies from Stanford University. Bill spent 25 years teaching and lecturing on topics ranging from medieval epics, Icelandic sagas, Viking history, to medieval manuscripts and books. With his engaging speaking style, lively presentations, and insightful commentary, Bill has enriched the experience of many cruise guests over many years.


		Dr Sarah Yeomans History, Archaeology and Art History

Coming from:		California, MD USA

Dr. Sarah Yeomans is a globe-trotting archaeologist a Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Southern California, a M.A. in Archaeology (University of Sheffield, U.K.) and a M.A. in Art History (USC). Her lecture topics focus on the history and culture of cities and sites in the Mediterranean/Aegean, the Near and Middle East, the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Arctic/Antarctic regions. She has been a lecturer and Viking Resident Historian with Viking Cruises since 2018. She is generally happiest when roaming the world in search of ancient history and modern wonders.


		Peter Young Antiques & Fine Art History

Coming from:		Muston, Nottinghamshire UK

Peter Young has been an auctioneer for over sixty years specialising in antiques and chattels for the majority of his career. Peter gained his early experience through farm, livestock and chattels auction sales. Qualifying as an Auctioneer, he became a partner in a leading firm of auctioneers before setting up his own business specialising in Fine Art and antiques. Peter has been a regular cruise ship speaker since 2007, giving light hearted and fascinating insights into the world of Art, antiques and auction sales, delivering his humorous tales to full audiences.