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I've been enjoying the MANCENT courses by Birgitta Hoffmann-sensei ("teacher" in Japanese) since July 2020. Even after two years, sensei manages to bring out exciting lectures that give me new insights and perspectives. I'm very much addicted to seeing what will be on the next course list. I feel very lucky that I'm given access to her lectures via zoom and I keep going back to the zoom recordings of her classes that are available to access for a certain period. Well recommended for those who...

The Archaeology of the Incense Routes : A very interesting course, that was accessible to a non-specialist. I really appreciated the world-wide perspective (i.e. not Eurocentric)

Mancent courses that I have done in 2022 are The Silk Roads, and The Incense Roads, by Birgitta Hoffman.The courses have radically improved my understanding of world history, from prehistoric to medieval times ! Giving a detailed consideration early trade links ( obsidian ) to the development of more familiar commodities ( coffee ) over 2 millennia ! It has been amazing to develop an appreciation of China, Mongolia, the Far East , Central Asian, Near East and Arabian peninsula . The courses h...

I'm so grateful to be able to participate in wonderful lectures from such knowledgeable academics. There's a good range of lectures/talks from the seriously academic to those of high level general history-related interest. The Q&A sessions are a great opportunity to consolidate our understanding. Thank you MANCENT!

Fascinating lectures about Iron Age Britain Thank you