Wonders of the World from Ancient to Modern Times
6-weeks | Registration closed 9/10/2025
This two-semester course describes the wonders of our world, the amazing creations of man and nature. It includes: the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; the wonders of the Middle Ages; natural wonders, including wonders of the underwater world; and the wonders of the industrial and modern world.
Esther Odescalchi
Esther Kando Odescalchi is a native of Hungary. She completed her education in the United States, earning an MS in Library Science and a Ph.D. in Communications. She worked in executive communications at IBM in Somers and was a member of the IBM Invention Review Committee. Before joining IBM, she was the grant consultant of the Greater New York Library System. During her career Odescalchi received over 25 awards and recognitions. She is the author of numerous technical and non-technical articles, four books and a play. Currently, she lectures and conducts workshops at colleges, universities and national and international organizations. Odescalchi is a professional ballroom dancer with a Dance Masters’ Certificate. She plays the piano and the accordion.