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Christine Axen

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I am a New York-based professor and museum guide with a PhD in medieval history, and it is my lifelong mission to share the wonderful world of the Middle Ages with anyone who will listen--especially over a glass of rosé!  From illuminated manuscripts to heresy trials to banquet cuisine, each week in History Happy Hour I love touring through medieval culture and sharing it with you!


Reviews of Christine Axen

(124 Reviews)
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Belinda H. on 9/3/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Mona F. on 8/29/2020
    Love it but she could have talked a little slower and would have liked to have had the images identified as to country, book and even perhaps where that book is located.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Luisa F. on 8/29/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Diane S. on 8/28/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Luisa F. on 8/15/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Susan D. on 8/14/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Joan L. on 8/14/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Diane S. on 8/13/2020
    I love this course! I'm a repeat customer and the instructor Christine Axen is fabulous!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 8/8/2020
    Loved this class and I was so engaged the entire time. Highly recommend, even if the topic isn’t something you might think to go for yourself, there’s a reason it’s worth reviewing for an hour, I’m sure you’ll find yourself intrigued!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by louis k. on 8/8/2020
    I really didn't find this class as interesting as I had anticipated..
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 8/7/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by renee d. on 8/7/2020
    This class has become my favorite summertime pleasure.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Katie B. on 8/6/2020
    Very informative and interesting!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Aimee M. on 8/3/2020
    Great amount of information for a one hour format - thorough without being overwhelming and good amount of time left for Q&A. The instructor's passion for the topic shines through. Wish I had been able to sign up for more installments in the series!!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Diane S. on 8/2/2020
    I have taken several History Happy Hours courses and will be back for more. Christine Axen is excellent!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Ayotunde F. on 8/2/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Luisa F. on 8/1/2020
    Very animated and knowledgeable teacher. Loves her subject matter.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Kelly P. on 8/1/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by James H. on 8/1/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by renee d. on 7/31/2020
    I always enjoy this class. It never fails to entertain and inform.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Joan L. on 7/31/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Rachel P. on 7/31/2020
    This is my third time attending one of Dr. Axen's lectures, and I will keep coming back! She is fantastic - knowledgeable, well-spoken, and enjoyable. I learn so much every time I attend one, so all I can say is: I love these happy hour lectures!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Lauren S. on 7/31/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Field F. on 7/24/2020
    I did enjoy this class and learned so much about Medieval Dress and the style and meaning of the attire. Thaml you.I look forward to the Saturday Flower Watercolor class. Luisa Field
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Sandra D. on 7/23/2020
    Christine does a great job. The chat is very homey and welcoming and she is both knowledgeable and engaging.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Louis K. on 7/20/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 7/20/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by alfrieda t. on 7/18/2020
    knowledgeable presenter.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Louis K. on 7/18/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Kathleen A. on 7/18/2020
    As always, the talk and slide show was truly fun and fascinating. This time it was on Medieval fashion in clothing and hairstyles, with lots of background woven in (no pun intended).
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Diane S. on 7/18/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Aimee M. on 7/17/2020
    It was very fun and informative! Will be signing up for other topics!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 7/17/2020
    Love this course-so fun and I always learn so much!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 7/17/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Alice H. on 7/16/2020
    Rich visuals bring medieval society and life alive. I look forward to each week's entirely new subject to expand your mind and appreciation. Christine's lively presentation and equally passionate audience make this a truly happy hour!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Anne N. on 7/10/2020
    Christine's knowledge of the medieval world is mind boggling plus her down to earth teaching style & sense of humor enlivens the class. The only reason I didn't give her a 5 star rating is because she talks SO fast that sometimes, it's difficult to catch what she's saying, especially if she's using words or names from another language. I truly wish someone at CourseHorse could pass along my comment. Personally I'd be much happier & I can't believe that other people in my age group aren't feeling the same way.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 7/10/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Alice H. on 7/10/2020
    History buffs, medieval dreamers, explorers— this is the course for you! You’ll always learn something new, actually lots of things. The instructor is so passionate about her field, she can pull in personal anecdotes (“when I was in Avignon archives”) and the latest scholarship to brighten the great arc of history. Each week is a different topic- always fun. Discover abbeys, walled cities and parchments rolled up for 800 years. Immerse yourself in another world, the roots of our own.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Venkat K. on 7/3/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 7/3/2020
    Always fabulous and very interesting! Christine has an incredible depth of knowledge! Thank you!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 7/1/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Jasmine k. on 6/28/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 6/27/2020
    Always an incredibly informative and fun!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Erica L. on 6/27/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Anne N. on 6/27/2020
    Christine was a fountain of knowledge & very enthusiastic about sharing it. It was my fault for not reading the name of the course carefully enough as I had no personal interest in it & expected it to be something else. But I will definitely sign up for a variety of Christine's Happy Hours in the coming weeks as I've become a Medieval fanatic. My one real negative: Christine, please slow down !! You talked so quickly that, although I practically had my head on the screen, I found your comments regretfully hard to follow.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by renee d. on 6/27/2020
    I am always entertained and informed. History isn’t always as we think or have been taught. This is a very interesting dive into what we think and what is real.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Joanna P. on 6/27/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Kathleen A. on 6/23/2020
    History Happy Hour is one of the highlights of my week! The presentations are always full of interesting tidbits plus a more global picture of the time and even of the way historians do their work. The presenter is truly up on her area, and she is funny and very encouraging of comments and questions. I recommend it –even if you never thought you’d want to know about the Middle Ages.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Ed M. on 6/21/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Joanna P. on 6/21/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Susan S. on 6/21/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Pamela D. on 6/20/2020
    Loved every class in this series so far! Entertaining and educational. My guilty pleasure in Fridays.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 6/20/2020
    Always very interesting and engaging! Love this end to my work week!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Jennever P. on 6/20/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Jack P. on 6/19/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by renee d. on 6/13/2020
    I am loving the history night. The instructor is an amazing story teller.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 6/13/2020
    Class is informative & interesting. However, Personal should be kept out of discussion, history needs to be told impartially & without biases.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Pamela D. on 6/13/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 6/6/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Joanna P. on 5/30/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Rachel P. on 5/25/2020
    This is my second time participating in the History Happy Hour with Dr. Christine Axen and both have been stellar. Great topics, great presentations (she is very passionate about her work and it shows), and just great fun. I will look forward to attending more in the future!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Joanna P. on 5/24/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 5/24/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Leimomi K. on 5/24/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Nina G. on 5/23/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Sara G. on 5/23/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Diane S. on 5/23/2020
    I loved it!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Rita H. on 5/23/2020
    Professor Axen's explanations of medieval illuminations of animals was fascinating. Her commentary on the role of animals & animal imagery in Medieval culture & religion made her lecture even more interesting & relevant.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by renee d. on 5/23/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Codex M. on 5/23/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Lucy R. on 5/23/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 5/23/2020
    Always a fascinating and engaging hour! Love to end my work week with this session!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Rosimer S. on 5/17/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Sara G. on 5/16/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Codex M. on 5/16/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Bezaleel O. on 5/16/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Phoebe B. on 5/16/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 5/16/2020
    Amazing breadth of knowledge and so fun and interesting-look forward to this every week!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Sandra D. on 5/16/2020
    They did a great job, kept a clippy pace and brought history to life. We will do another one for sure.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Heather G. on 5/16/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Ann H. on 5/16/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Poopak P. on 5/15/2020
    I left a review. It was great
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 5/15/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 5/13/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Poopak P. on 5/9/2020
    She is amazing. She knows her stuff and the course is interesting. I just don't like zoom but that not your problem. Definitely will do another class with her.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Kaci S. on 5/9/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by renee d. on 5/9/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Heather G. on 5/9/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 5/9/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 5/9/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Codex M. on 5/9/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Cindy C. on 5/3/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 5/3/2020
    Always engaging and such a fun way to end the week!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 5/3/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Codex M. on 5/2/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Ann H. on 5/2/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 5/2/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Leah K. on 5/2/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Julie H. on 5/1/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Codex M. on 5/1/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 5/1/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by natalija b. on 4/28/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 4/27/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 4/27/2020
    Fun, engaging, appropriately salacious and highly knowledgeable, nice flow to discussion afterward.
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Anonymous review on 4/27/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Rachel P. on 4/25/2020
    Great class with interesting subject matter presented by an amazing history professional who is very passionate about the topic. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to taking more of these classes!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Ann H. on 4/25/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Denise R. on 4/25/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Alexandra A. on 4/25/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Jonathan E. on 4/20/2020
    Very informative, providing historical insight and context for our current age. (So, no higher praise than that for a history lesson!)
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Vicky S. on 4/19/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Patty M. on 4/18/2020
    It was fun and informative. I learned a few things I didn’t know . The discussion and questions added to the experience!
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Codex M. on 4/18/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: History Happy Hour

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 4/18/2020
    Great, quick bit of history! Great idea!
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Deanne R. on 4/15/2020
    Great engaging class and fascinating topic! Loved the responsive Q & A! Thank you!
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Anonymous review on 4/15/2020
    Very interesting and timely course. Terrific instructor!
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Christian R. on 4/15/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Santiago A. on 4/14/2020
    Super interesting and well taught. Dr. Axen is knowledgeable and knows how to make the content interesting and relevant.
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Anonymous review on 4/13/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Caitlin D. on 4/13/2020
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Charlotte C. on 4/11/2020
    Dr. Axen was incredibly knowledgable and the lecture was very well delivered. The content was outstanding and the pace was perfect. Dr. Axen was very welcoming with questions. This is the best online class I've ever taken, and if Dr. Axen gives other lectures I will certainly sign up.
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Marie A. on 4/10/2020
    Very informative and very relevant lecture! Christine was excellent!— engaging, interesting, and welcoming to questions. I hope there are more lectures by her soon!
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Sarah R. on 4/10/2020
    The lecturer really knew her subject matter and presented it very well. Christine Axen was so interesting that time just flew by.
  • Virtual Lecture: The Black Death: 14th Century Pandemic

    Reviewed by Kristin D. on 4/10/2020

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