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C U LT U R A L E D U C AT I O N Destination-driven learning on board ON A VIKING VOYAGE, exploring your destination's fascinating culture doesn't end when you leave each port of call After nearly 25 years of crafting itineraries for The Thinking Person that span the far reaches of the globe, we have developed a deep understanding of the unique, inquisitive nature of our guests – and the result is one of the most in-depth, highly curated onboard educational offerings at sea VIKING RESIDENT HISTORIANS On every voyage, you'll be accompanied by a Viking Resident Historian, who provides guests with high-level, invaluable insight into the rich history of upcoming ports Esteemed expert lecturers, trustees of archaeological and historical societies, leading consultants and museum curators, our Resident Historians are there to inform and educate on every leg of your journey Find out how Avignon became the centre of the Catholic Church and what made the papacy return to Rome with a lecture in the Star Theatre, or join a roundtable discussion that examines how your destination's ancient government maintained law and order – there's always more to learn, and with Viking you'll learn from the best GUEST LECTURES Viking's onboard lecture program is one of the most comprehensive at sea Our world-renowned experts are professors from eminent universities, astronauts, diplomats and historical eyewitnesses with informative tales to impart about your destination's art, architecture, music, geopolitics and natural world VIKING CURATED LIBRARY Settle into one of the countless book nooks on board and lose yourself in page after page of travel-focused reading Curated by prestigious bookseller Heywood Hill, our onboard library is a treasure trove of tomes O N BOA R D L EC T U R E R S 42