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.”

Presented on Viking Cruises:
Greek Civilization
The Roman Empire
The Ottoman Empire
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Venetian Republic
The Italian Renaissance
The History of France
The History of Spain

Areas of historical expertise:
The Baroque - the grandeur and emotion
The Rococo - the sensuality of the times
Art Nouveau - the art & architecture of the age
Art Deco - the expression of a new age
World's Fairs - their cultural, architectural, and design influence
The Bauhaus - great idea at the wrong time

I've worked for Viking cruises as their Resident Historian. I was assigned to the Viking Sky for a three cruise assignment at the beginning of 2023 and the Viking Sea in May 2023. I am a college professor with a background in art, architectural and design history. I am a published author & love connecting the past to the present.

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