F25-24 The Love that Derailed the Empire: Napoleon and Josephine NEW
Class | Registration opens 8/17/2025 9:00 AM EDT
It has been said that “Love Makes the World Go ‘Round.” Yet, was Napoleon so captivated by Josephine that it clouded his judgement? Explore the secrets, facts, stories and motivations of Napoleon and Josephine in and out of the bedroom. Napoleon was a strong, complex, superstitious and passionate man whose personal relationships played a significant role in his life. Josephine survived a revolution only to be penniless, a brothel favorite and then Empress. Could he have risen to being Emperor without her? Was she the power behind the throne? Was love the cause of his fall from power and a derailed empire? Hear what historians, neuroscientists and psychologists say. What do you think?
Betty Zak
Betty Zak received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees. She has been a college educator for over 30 years, serving as lead faculty and area chair, adjunct professor and presenter/lecturer at conferences at the Cleveland Museum of Art, a 2017 Emmy nominated production and numerous other events. Some of her distinctions are: YWCA Woman of Professional Excellence Award, Outstanding Faculty Award, Recipient of 2015 Scholar of the Year Award and 2016 Lead Faculty/Area Chair Award.