Enjoy this course and thousands of other programs with a Wondrium membership
Wondrium is the premier service for people who love to learn. It gives you hundreds of great college-level courses from The Great Courses and hundreds of high-quality documentaries and series made for lifelong learners like you.
Enjoy Anywhere!
Already have an account?
Enter the email address you used to create your account. We will email you instructions on how to reset your password.
Forgot Your Email Address? Contact Us
Let’s get to know each other, starting with the basics:
Wondrium brings you engaging, educational content through short form videos, long form courses, tutorials, how-to lessons, travelogues, documentaries, and more, covering every topic you’ve ever wondered about and many you never thought you’d wonder about.
Vision:
To make lifelong learning and personal enrichment a fun and fulfilling experience for everyone.
Mission:
To offer the most diverse, mind blowing, non-fiction learning experiences to the world.
We started in 1990 as The Teaching Company, known for creating The Great Courses, which provided college-level video courses on subjects such as history, science, and philosophy.
After 30 years and more than 20 million courses having been taken, we are excited to add new and unique content to our platform and expand to offer more experiences that fulfill the needs of all lifelong learners.
It all started when Tom Rollins, the founder of The Great Courses, was a law student at Harvard University. He was facing an important exam for which he wasn’t prepared.
Dreading the notoriously boring subject but knowing his success depended on understanding the material, Rollins obtained videotapes of 10 lectures by a noted authority on the subject. The tapes were unlike anything Rollins had experienced in his Harvard lecture halls. They were outrageously insightful, impressively thorough, and engagingly witty. Most important: They hammered home the concepts in a way that made the subject both accessible and interesting. They made learning not a chore to be accomplished but an adventure to be experienced. Tom went on to make an “A” in the course.
He never forgot the unique power of recorded lectures by a great teacher—and the way that a bright mind could ignite a passion for lifelong learning. And years later, in 1990, Rollins founded The Great Courses to share that unforgettable experience with the rest of the world.
Due to his law student experience, Rollins pursued his endeavor to ensure that The Great Courses would be taught by top college professors and leading experts in their fields, therefore, providing the highest quality of learning experiences available to the public. With this combined level of quality, The Great Courses was quickly embraced by the lifelong learning community as a trusted resource for continuing lifelong education.
Over the years, The Teaching Company grew beyond producing VHS and cassette tapes that were just focused on academic subjects and ventured into covering a range of subject categories, including science, math, economics, literature and language, history, religion and philosophy, fine arts, and music. As technology changed, The Teaching Company produced DVDs and CDs, while also further expanding to include better living, health and wellness, and how-to courses. With the advent of streaming technology, The Great Courses Plus launched in 2015, giving our Great Courses audience a video-on-demand subscription option, allowing them to access as many courses as they wished, at any place, at any time, and at the convenience of their own schedule. Now, in 2021, the range of topics is expanding, once again, to include personal enrichment, hobbies and leisure, travel, and more.
We hope you are excited to take the next step in this journey with us.
We are a team of passionate people who believe the love of learning can be contagious as long as you provide the right experiences. To that end, we are dedicated to collecting and creating learning experiences that you will LOVE. Get to know a couple of us!
Course Development
“Content developers are every presenter’s first audience, script editor, sounding board, and advocate. I feel incredibly privileged to help these brilliant people take their content from great to mind blowing. My job gives me the chance to work with the smartest people on earth every day, and it’s incredibly satisfying to know that I’m helping these folks bring their brilliance to the world.”
Jessica D., Content Developer
Course Filming
“Here in the studio we are dedicated to making the experience for the on-camera presenter as comfortable as possible so that they can deliver the best performance of their material. Before they even arrive we work with the producer and graphics department to create a unique and topical set for each production. Wondrium has given us new opportunities to dive deeper into the visual creative process. It has opened up new ways to create striking and interesting visual productions that match the high level, quality material our presenters bring.”
Roberto de M., Video Production Director
We seek out only the best and the brightest professionals to guide your learning experiences. Here are a few of our engaging experts:
John McWhorter, PhD
Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University
Dorsey Armstrong, PhD
Associate Professor of English and Medieval Literature at Purdue University
James Scott Bell, JD
award-winning novelist and writing instructor
Art Benjamin, PhD
Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, professional “Mathemagician”
Joel Sartore
award-winning professional photographer and a regular contributor to National Geographic magazine
We partner with the top names in video learning experiences to bring you exclusive, engaging content that you love learning from and will never forget. Here are a few of our partners:
If you are passionate about being part of a world that wants to make learning cool again, we want you to work for us, too. Check out our current openings. If you don’t find a fit now, feel free to drop us a resume in case a future match opens up.
Wow, we love you for that!
There are a number of ways you can work with Wondrium, whether it’s through our affiliate program, partnering with us, teaching for us, or shamelessly promoting us. Choose your own adventure from the options below—we can’t wait to get started with you.
Chantilly, VA, April 26, 2023 -- The American Library Association recently announced that 2022 saw the highest number of reports of calls to remove or restrict books since it began compiling data more than 20 years ago. Censorship is once again becoming a hot-button issue, garnering a new generation of opinions, and bringing additional publicity to events such as Banned Books Week.
Georgetown University Professor and book critic for NPR's Fresh Air, Maureen Corrigan takes a new look at a century's old controversy in Banned Books, Burned Books: Forbidden Literary Works, now streaming exclusively on Wondrium. Throughout these 24 eye-opening episodes, Corrigan takes us on a tour of some of the most challenged and controversial works of literature, from the plays of Shakespeare to 21st-century best-sellers—even including the dictionary and classic fairy tales.
Corrigan traces the common reasons books have been and continue to be banned and explores how the impulse to protect impressionable readers runs up against some of our most cherished principles such as free speech and an open exchange of ideas. She also considers the shifting trends in why books are challenged, and why this topic is coming back up in today's headlines. "Books are powerful. That's the central idea that over 400 years of book banning affirms. And, ironically, for some books, the best thing that's ever happened to them--in terms of popularity and cultural status--is that someone has tried to ban them," notes Corrigan.
Maureen Corrigan is the Nicky and Jamie Grant Distinguished Professor of the Practice in Literary Criticism at Georgetown University. She is an American author, scholar, and literary critic. She is the book critic on the NPR radio program Fresh Air and writes for the "Book World" section of The Washington Post.
About Wondrium. Wondrium is a media production company that produces nonfiction, educational, video and audio content, including courses, documentaries and series featuring leading experts. Wondrium distributes content globally to consumers by way of its streaming services, Wondrium.com and through DVDs and downloads on TheGreatCourses.com, as well as via third-party platforms like Audible, Amazon and Roku. Wondrium provides resources that complement people's daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their habits, and find topics about which they will love to learn.
Wondrium Media Contact:
Lisa Hanlon
Beyond PR Group
lisa.hanlon@beyondprgroup.com
"Wondrium delivers. If you're looking for an educational adventure, then this is a go-to trip."
Chantilly, VA, April 4, 2023 -- Wondrium, the premier producer of lifelong learning content, in conjunction with Academic Travel Abroad, is excited to announce five new Wondrium Journeys throughout 2023–24. These limited-size, educational travel escapes of a lifetime uniquely bring travel enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience life-changing luxury tours to incredible destinations around the world.
Each Wondrium Journey is inspired by, crafted and led by world-renowned experts and educators who teach and host Wondrium's highly rated series.
Wondrium Journeys successfully debuted its first tour in 2022 with top-rated getaways designed to recreate the experiences found on Wondrium's video travel series: Exploring the Mayan World. Wondrium Journeys provides: Worry-free travel packages, including all luxury accommodations, meals, transportation, and tours with exclusive access to "hidden-gems" sites and locations. Engaging, educational, and fun-filled itineraries, recreating the learning experiences found in Wondrium educational travel series.
Limited travel group sizes, providing an individual and personal experience. Wondrium beloved experts/professors on location who wrote the book—or, in this case, taught the series—offering stories and insights about every locale, that one can't find anywhere else. "Wondrium is committed to offering learning experiences that go beyond just video courses and series," notes Cale Pritchett, CMO. "Wondrium Journeys is a great example of that expansion." Wondrium Journeys start booking now: Ancient Rome with Darius Arya (October 2–9, 2023 & April 7–14, 2024)—Follows an itinerary inspired by archaeologist, author, and TV host Darius Arya, based on his book, Roma Antica, and his Wondrium series, Traveling the Roman Empire. The Golden Age of Spain (November 8–15, 2023 & March 13–20, 2024)—Travelers join medieval historian Dr. Joyce Salisbury on an itinerary she developed based on her Wondrium series, The History of Spain: Land on a Crossroad. Great Music Masters of Vienna (April 15–21, 2024)—During the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premiere, this journey explores the legacy of the city's music masters with acclaimed composer, pianist and musicologist, Dr. Robert Greenberg. Journey to England's Jurassic Coast (June 16–23, 2024)—Travelers join geologist Dr. Stuart Sutherland for an epic journey along England's Jurassic Coast, inspired by the acclaimed Introduction to Paleontology series.
The Treasures of Ireland before the Vikings (May 20-28, 2024)—Travelers join historian Dr. Jennifer Paxton, lecturer of the popular series, The Celtic World. "We believe that learning through travel is an enriching, life-changing experience," said Chase Poffenberger, Executive Vice President of Academic Travel Abroad. "The chance to design trips in tandem with Wondrium's award-winning programs is a dream come true!" More trips are coming soon. For information about tour packages and booking a trip, consumers can visit: WondriumJourneys.com. About Wondrium Wondrium is a media production company that produces non-fiction, educational, video and audio content, including courses, documentaries and series featuring leading experts. Wondrium distributes content globally to consumers by way of its streaming services, Wondrium.com and through DVDs and downloads on TheGreatCourses.com, as well as via third-party platforms like Audible, Amazon and Roku.
Wondrium provides resources that complements people's daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their habits, and find topics about which they will love to learn. About ACADEMIC TRAVEL ABROAD Academic Travel Abroad, Inc. (ATA) is an educational travel provider for some of the world's most prestigious organizations. Riding the post-war wave of interest in travel to Europe, ATA launched operations in 1950 by assisting universities and cultural institutions in the creation of group travel programs for their members. Today, ATA is a leader in educational and branded group travel and offers an array of programs and services that marry travel and learning, such as study abroad programs, call center services and international conferences.
Wondrium Media Contact:
Lisa Hanlon
Beyond PR Group
lisa.hanlon@beyondprgroup.com
Academic Travel Abroad:
Chase Poffenberger
Academic Travel Abroad
cpoffenberger@academic-travel.com
Chantilly, VA, April 27, 2023 -- You might think you know your ABCs, but you're barely scratching the surface of language and letters, as Professor John McWhorter of Columbia University demonstrates in his enlightening 16-part series, Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet, which premieres exclusively on Wondrium on May 19, 2023.
Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet, premieres exclusively on Wondrium in May. The author and American linguist guides you on a journey to the very beginning of writing to understand how the many threads of history and linguistics came together to create our alphabet. With his trademark humor and conversational style, McWhorter makes this larger-than-life history as entertaining as it is fascinating.
"We've been speaking for possibly 2 million years and writing for less than 6,000—just what led to as weird and wonderful [of] an invention as writing, and how did that become the 26 letters of our alphabet? That intrigues me, and I want to share what I have learned with you," notes Professor McWhorter.
He covers some of the big questions of language that you've probably never considered but have fascinating answers for, such as: Why do letters look the way they do? Why does a letter like "C" exist when we already have "S" and "K"? How did punctuation first develop?
And as you trace the movements and evolutions that helped shape the writing we use today, you will have the opportunity to see language in a whole new way, one that connects us in ways you may have never realized.
Dr. John McWhorter is Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. He is an author of more than 20 books. He also writes a weekly column for The New York Times and hosts the language podcast Lexicon Valley.
About Wondrium
Wondrium is a media production company that produces nonfiction, educational, video and audio content, including courses, documentaries and series featuring leading experts. Wondrium distributes content globally to consumers by way of its streaming services, Wondrium.com and through DVDs and downloads on TheGreatCourses.com, as well as via third-party platforms like Audible, Amazon and Roku. Wondrium provides resources that complement people's daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their habits, and find topics about which they will love to learn.
Wondrium Media Contact:
Lisa Hanlon
Beyond PR Group
lisa.hanlon@beyondprgroup.com
"The New Informational Series Joins Wondrium's Robust Line-Up of Health & Wellness Instructional Content Headed by World-Renowned Doctors, Professors and Mindfulness Guides"
Chantilly, VA, April 25, 2023 -- In support of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Wondrium, the premier producer of lifelong learning content, premiers a new 10-part health and wellness series in early May, Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, which introduces the idea that time-tested wisdom from the past can help create a better and healthier future.
The informational series joins Wondrium's robust library of educational health and wellness content headed by the world's most notable professors, doctors, and experts on topics including psychology and mental health, nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, resilience, and more.
In Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, motivational speaker, author and filmmaker, Prince EA, discusses research and findings alongside leading experts who present insights on topics from nutrition to meditation, relationships to reconnecting with nature, cultivating gratitude to decluttering one's literal and mental space. Included among the many contributing experts interviewed are Marisa G. Franco, psychologist and The New York Times best-selling author; Christine Carter, sociologist; and Shawn Stevenson, nutritionist.
"A wise person once said, 'If you want a new idea, read an old book,'" said Prince EA. "This course distills the best wisdom of our PAST ancestors to help make our PRESENT life happier, healthier, and more fulfilled."
The new series joins the dozens of popular health and wellness titles on Wondrium for anyone interested in learning something new or gaining a deeper understanding about a topic. Some of the many topics led by world-renowned experts in their field include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Daily Life, Introduction to Psychology, Scientific Guide to Health and Happiness, Overcome your Overthinking, and Science of Mindfulness.
About Wondrium
Wondrium is a media production company that produces nonfiction, educational, video and audio content, including courses, documentaries and series featuring leading experts. Wondrium distributes content globally to consumers by way of its streaming services, Wondrium.com and through DVDs and downloads on TheGreatCourses.com, as well as via third-party platforms like Audible, Amazon and Roku. Wondrium provides resources that complements people's daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their habits, and find topics about which they will love to learn.
Wondrium Media Contact:
Lisa Hanlon
Beyond PR Group
lisa.hanlon@beyondprgroup.com
“Solving for Zero” [wt] and “Untitled Climate Change” series [wt] to launch on the rapidly expanding, lifelong learning streaming service in early 2022
Chantilly, VA, November 18, 2021 - Wondrium, the leading streaming provider of dynamic learning content, today announced that it will be the exclusive home to a climate change documentary and series inspired by Bill Gates’ best-selling book "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster". Wondrium will produce and distribute the titles globally to its members in 2022.
Gates has been studying and working on solutions for climate change and energy innovation for the past 15 years, including mitigation efforts through his Breakthrough Energy organization and adaptation efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He is also a self-proclaimed “lifelong learner” who has taken dozens of courses created by Wondrium parent company, The Teaching Company, over the years.
The feature documentary, Solving for Zero [wt], will provide an inspirational look at how innovations and technology are changing and reinvigorating hope in the future. Introduced by Gates, it will feature five scientists and changemakers from around the world on the cutting-edge of net-zero and carbon-neutral emissions research whose breakthroughs represent a lifetime of dedication to solving the world’s carbon problem.
ver the course of 10 x 30-minute episodes, The Untitled Climate Change series [wt] will tell the story of the innovators who are addressing the global issue and paving the way for a more sustainable and hopeful future. It will include insights and commentary from Gates on his own climate work and highlight real world examples of breakthroughs essential to preventing and mitigating the effects of climate change.
“The story of solving climate change is about taking on new challenges and studying them, and as a company that was built around lifelong learning, partnering with Bill Gates on his inspirational book is a natural fit,” said Paul Suijk, President & CEO of Wondrium. “We are pleased to help celebrate and share the many ways people are using technology to help transform—and fix—the world around us.”
“Getting to net zero by 2050 will be the hardest thing humans have ever done, but I believe it’s possible,” said Gates. “Two of the most important tools we have as we try to solve climate change are education and innovation. I hope this Wondrium documentary and series inspires people to think about the roles they can play in the fight against climate change.”
The deal arrives as Wondrium continues to expand its footprint in nonfiction learning content and diversify its slate of educational experiences. Earlier this year, the company rebranded as Wondrium from The Great Courses Plus and added new formats that cover a wider set of topics and experiences. Most recently, the company announced deals to acquire Kerry David’s award-winning documentary feature, Breaking Their Silence, and produce Jonathan Adler’s 12-episode interior design instructional series.
About Wondrium is a newly-rebranded global subscription video on demand (SVOD) service offering over 7,500 hours of a broad slate of intellectually stimulating, nonfiction learning content. Wondrium takes the learning experience to the next level, combining the library and legacy of in-depth content from The Great Courses with the best in entertaining, engaging, and educational content. The service will provide a resource that complements people’s daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, and find something they will love to learn about.
Media Contact:
Lindsay Colker
Elevate Communications
lindsay@elevateprco.com
Topics range from the two-party system to dating apps, featuring a range of debater, from Deepak Chopra to John Mackey, now available at Wondrium.com
Chantilly, VA, November 12, 2021 - Intelligence Squared U.S., a nonpartisan, nonprofit media platform, has launched a content partnership with education streaming video platform Wondrium. As of today, 19 debates from the Intelligence Squared archives are available to Wondrium members furthering Intelligence Squared’s philanthropic mission of fighting polarization by exposing audiences to smart arguments across a range of timely issues.
The debates span topics across politics, science, education, technology, culture, economics, and a diversity of other subjects. Author and ABC News correspondent John Donvan has moderated since 2008.
Debates feature noted Great Courses and Wondrium professors and other influential thought leaders such as John McWhorter, Michael Shermer, Deepak Chopra, Heather Berlin, Jared Bernstein, Ian Bremmer, Aubrey de Grey, Wendy Kaminer, Bernard-Henri Levy, John Mackey, Yascha Mounk, Bill Nye, Diann Rust-Tierney, Kori Schake, Peter Singer, Andrew Solomon, to name a few. Find the full list of debates below.
“Debate is a proven model to enhance the learning process on almost any topic, which is why we are so excited to align with Wondrium as our exclusive streaming partner,” says Intelligence Squared U.S. CEO Clea Conner. “Wondrium delivers lifelong learners an exceptional online experience, and this collection of debates was curated with Wondrium’s open-minded, intellectually curious viewer in mind. We are grateful to have Wondrium’s support as we pursue our mission to restore critical thinking, facts, reason, and civility to the public square through informative, educational debate.”
“As a company that seeks to offer diverse nonfiction experiences, Wondrium’s partnership with Intelligence Squared is a perfect fit,” adds Jason Smigel, SVP Content Development at Wondrium. “Through the debate format provided by Intelligence Squared, we can approach a wide variety of challenging topics for our audiences, presenting both sides in a way that allows our customers to draw their own conclusions.”
This new collection marks the beginning of an ongoing collaboration between Intelligence Squared U.S. and Wondrium, with an exclusive series of all-new live debates planned for 2022.
Click here to see the Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates Now on Wondrium.
About Wondrium Wondrium is a newly-rebranded global subscription video on demand (SVOD) service offering over 7,500 hours of a broad slate of intellectually stimulating, nonfiction learning content. Wondrium takes the learning experience to the next level, combining the library and legacy of in-depth content from The Great Courses with the best in entertaining, engaging, and educational content. The service will provide a resource that complements people’s daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their habits, and find something they will love to learn about.
ABOUT INTELLIGENCE SQUARED U.S. DEBATES (IQ2US) Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) was founded to address a fundamental problem in America: the extreme polarization of our nation and our politics. Through its award-winning live debates and associated programming, the nonprofit company serves as a model for responsible media in a new age—fair, intelligent, nonpartisan—while restoring critical thinking, facts, reason, and civility to the public square. Recently recognized as "Best Podcast Event of 2020" by Adweek, Intelligence Squared U.S. reaches millions through multi-platform distribution, including public radio (the show airs in all top 25 markets that carry specials), podcasts, video live streaming, newsletters, interactive digital content, and on-demand apps including Roku and Apple TV. With over 190 Oxford-style debates and counting, plus additional podcast and video content, IQ2US has encouraged the public to "think twice" on a wide range of provocative topics for over a decade. Author and ABC News correspondent John Donvan has moderated since 2008.
Wondrium Media Contact:
Lindsay Colker
Elevate Communications
lindsay@elevateprco.com
IQ2US Media Contact:
Ray Padgett
Shore Fire Media
raypadgett@shorefire.com
Chantilly, VA, October 4, 2021 - Wondrium, the leading streaming provider of nonfiction learning content, has ordered 12-episodes of an interior design instructional series hosted by potter and designer Jonathan Adler. The series, produced by Wondrium, will debut to the lifelong learning streaming service’s members around the world in 2022.
The Untitled Jonathan Adler Project will feature Adler illustrating the basic rules of design, and then how to break them. Through his own work, muses, and other world examples, the series will introduce new and modern approaches to interior design, with the goal of boosting confidence in all designers, at any skill level.
“Jonathan Adler is one of the world’s most celebrated and multi-hyphenated designers, a leader and educator in the industry with a gift for style,” said Paul Suijk, President & CEO of Wondrium. “We’re incredibly excited to give Wondrium members access to Adler’s talent and skill through this entertaining, informative and engaging series.”
“With age comes wisdom (and, in my case, tennis elbow),” said Adler. “I’ve been running my design business for more than 25 years, and I’m thrilled to be able to share my experience with Wondrium’s audience. After the course, viewers will have the background and tools they need to create exceptional spaces that reflect themselves at their most glamorous. Design is about communication: let’s talk!”
About Wondrium Wondrium is a newly-rebranded global subscription video on demand (SVOD) service offering over 7,500 hours of a broad slate of intellectually stimulating, nonfiction learning content. Wondrium takes the learning experience to the next level, combining the library and legacy of in-depth content from The Great Courses with the best in entertaining, engaging, and educational content. The service will provide a resource that complements people’s daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their habits, and find something they will love to learn about.
About Jonathan Adler Potter, designer, and author Jonathan Adler launched his namesake brand after leaving his day job to pursue his first love: pottery. In 1993, Barneys bought his collection of pots, and five years later, he opened his first store in Soho. Jonathan’s desire to design all the bits one needs to create a flawlessly chic home lead to more and more. Today, Jonathan Adler is a design company with stores worldwide, a thriving e-commerce site, a full slate of residential and commercial projects, and a wholesale business with over 1000 points
Media Contact:
Lindsay Colker
Elevate Communications
lindsay@elevateprco.com
Chantilly October 5, 2021- Wondrium, the leading streaming provider of nonfiction learning content, announced today that it will be launching the world’s first FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) Channel in the education genre, TRUE HISTORY. It also announced it has signed distribution deals with XUMO, PLEX, Local Now, DistroTV, Glewed TV, and SelectTV.
TRUE HISTORY is now available to stream on XUMO, which includes over 200 digital channels of free, premium programming across 12 genres, including Sports, News, Kids and Family Entertainment, Live Events, Comedy, Lifestyle, Movies, and more. The channel will also launch on live TV streaming platforms, PLEX, Local Now, DistroTV, Glewed TV, and SelectTV in Q4.
With premium content from Wondrium, the company’s recently rebranded global streaming platform for lifelong learning, TRUE HISTORY is a free 24/7 streaming linear channel geared towards history enthusiasts and those with a thirst for knowledge. It features over 650 hours of nonfiction programming that provide insights, context, and deep dives into moments, events and people that changed the world. Every video is led by the world’s leading professors and experts from the most prestigious institutions and partners including Smithsonian, National Geographic, Baseball Hall of Fame, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Georgetown University, and University of Oxford.
“History has always been one of our most popular subjects, so it made sense to create an entire channel around it. Our history courses provide viewers with an in-depth look at historical subjects from a variety of unique lenses. We are thrilled to have an opportunity to provide a curated selection of courses that will help illuminate new views, broaden people’s understandings, and introduce deeper insights into our modern world,” said Joe Peckl, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Wondrium.
Content made available to stream on TRUE HISTORY includes: The Black Death: The World’s Most Devastating Plague, History Of the CIA, and Playball: The Rise of Baseball, among others.
About Wondrium Wondrium is a newly-rebranded global subscription video on demand (SVOD) service offering over 7,500 hours of a broad slate of intellectually stimulating, nonfiction learning content. Wondrium takes the learning experience to the next level, combining the library and legacy of in-depth content from The Great Courses with the best in entertaining, engaging, and educational content. The service will provide a resource that complements people’s daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their habits, and find something they will love to learn about.
Media Contact:
Lindsay Colker
Elevate Communications
lindsay@elevateprco.com
Chantilly, VA, August 16, 2021 - Wondrium (formally known as: The Great Courses Plus) is excited to announce Wondrium Journeys in conjunction with Academic Travel Abroad, bringing travel enthusiasts the opportunity to experience The Great Courses virtual travel tours as live, luxury tour vacations. Wondrium Journeys will offer the opportunity to book and experience in-person tours that are designed around the itinerary of - and are led by the world-renowned educators who teach - The Great Courses popular video tours.
Wondrium is the global subscription video on demand (SVOD) service offering over 7,500 hours of a broad slate of intellectually-stimulating, nonfiction learning content. Wondrium offers more than 50 travel and culture related courses, videos, documentaries, and series featuring leading experts and covering experiences such as African safaris; Washington DC; National Parks; England, Scotland, and Wales; Ancient Egypt, and more.
The first Wondrium Journey will include two opportunities (a Gold package and Silver package) 9-day, 8-night adventures of a lifetime with luxury accommodations designed to recreate the experiences found in the virtual tour, Exploring the Mayan World. Travel lovers will be given an opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure led by famous archaeologist, explorer, instructor and director of the Maya Exploration Center, Dr. Edwin Barnhart to climb temples, swim in cenotes, taste tequila, make chocolate, plus much, much more.
Wondrium Journeys will provide:
Worry-free travel packages, including all accommodations, meals, transportation, and tours. Engaging, educational, and fun-filled itineraries, recreating the learning experiences found in The Great Courses video tours. Group sizes are limited, providing an individual and personal experience. Expert guides on location giving amazing insights and information about every locale. Dr. Edwin Barnhart – who wrote the book, or in this case, taught the course – will lead the Gold Tour exploration.
Wondrium Journeys are coordinated through Academic Travel Abroad. For questions and additional information about tour packages and booking a trip, consumers can visit: WondriumJourneys.com. "Our rebrand to Wondrium earlier this year was really meant to show our commitment to offering learning experiences that go beyond just video courses," notes Cale Pritchett, CMO. "Wondrium Journeys is a great example of that expansion and we are enthusiastic to offer travel fans the one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience The Great Courses in real life, alongside the expert guides who teach these insightful courses."
"We believe that learning through travel is an enriching, life-changing experience," said Chase Poffenberger, Executive Vice President of Academic Travel Abroad. "The chance to design trips in tandem with Wondrium’s award-winning programs is a dream come true!" Academic Travel Abroad (ATA) is a 71-year-old, DC-based educational travel company, and creates experiential travel programs for organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution, The New York Times, and Hearst Magazine Media.
For additional information, visit WondriumJourneys.com.
About Wondrium Wondrium takes the learning experience to the next level, combining the library and legacy of in-depth content from The Great Courses with the best in entertaining, engaging, and educational content. The service provides a resource that complements people’s daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their habits, and find something they will love to learn about.
About ACADEMIC TRAVEL ABROAD Academic Travel Abroad, Inc. is an educational travel provider for some of the world’s most prestigious organizations. Riding the post-war wave of interest in travel to Europe, ATA launched operations in 1950 by assisting universities and cultural institutions in the creation of group travel programs for their members. Today, ATA is a leader in educational and branded group travel and offers an array of programs and services that marry travel and learning, such as study abroad programs, call center services, and international conferences.
Facebook: @AcademicTravelAbroad
Twitter: @AcademicTravel
Media Contacts:
Lisa Hanlon
Wondrium
lisa.hanlon@beyondprgroup.com
914-954-1553
Melinda Schrom
Academic Travel Abroad
New York, August 12, 2021- Wondrium is proud to collaborate with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on the premiere of the long-form documentary Reporting 9/11 and Why It Still Matters, exploring what it was like to be a working journalist covering the terrorist attacks on America 20 years ago and how they changed the country. Executive producers Allison Gilbert and Phil Hirschkorn, co-editors of the landmark book Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11, interviewed 45 broadcast and print journalists who shared their urgent, first-hand accounts of the events that unfolded that tragic day in New York City, around Washington, D.C., and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The nearly two-hour film, Reporting 9/11 and Why it Still Matters, provides a definitive account of what journalists encountered at the attack sites, traveling with President Bush and aboard Air Force One, reporting from the anchor desk and the sky above Manhattan, at New York’s Ground Zero, at the Pentagon, and in the fields of Shanksville following the crash of United Flight 93.
Journalists featured in the film include: Tom Brokaw, Scott Pelley, Byron Pitts, Dana Bash, Barbara Starr, David Martin, Major Garrett, Rehema Ellis, Anne Thompson, Ann Compton, Savannah Guthrie, Jane Clayson, Bob Pisani, Jon Scott, Eric Shawn, Linda Wertheimer, Maggie Haberman, William Rashbaum, Aaron Brown, Don Dahler, Jamie McIntyre, John Miller, among many others.
Gilbert also hosts the documentary’s companion multi-part series, Women Journalists of 9/11: Their Stories, which highlights contributions of female journalists who covered 9/11 and its impact on their personal lives and careers. Struck by falling debris when the second trade center tower collapsed, Gilbert explores through candid conversations how the media landscape has changed for women in the past generation.
Reporting 9/11 and Why It Still Matters and Women Journalists of 9/11: Their Stories will launch exclusively on Wondrium starting September 1st. A special sneak preview of the documentary will be made available on the Wondrium YouTube page from August 30-September 1st.
"The tragic events of 9/11 changed the arc of history and altered the lives of all who lived through it. As a trusted source of nonfiction content with the goal of objectively informing audiences, the idea of working on a film that commemorates the 20th anniversary made sense for Wondrium. Among the countless stories of 9/11 that demand to be heard are from those of journalists and reporters who were on location, covering the events as they unfolded. Reporting 9/11 and Why It Still Matters puts a spotlight on their courageous efforts as they recount the personal and professional decisions they made minute-by-minute amidst chaos, confusion, and uncertainty," said Jason Smigel, VP Product Development. "This unique journalistic perspective provides a powerful and important contribution to America’s collective memory," Smigel added.
"Each journalist, whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, whether broadcast or print, was changed by 9/11. And because these reporters, producers, photographers, and news executives were also eyewitnesses to the attacks, in many cases skirting death themselves, their lives in the two decades since have been wholly transformed in substantive and unexpected ways," said Gilbert.
Allison Gilbert is an Emmy award-winning journalist and author of numerous books, including the first biography of Hearst newspaper columnist Elsie Robinson (1883-1956) to be published by Basic Books, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, in August 2022. Gilbert started her career as a TV writer and producer and has worked at CNN, WNBC-TV, WABC-TV, and was part of the original launch teams for New York 1 News and MSNBC. Gilbert is the official narrator of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s core historical exhibition audio tour, and her voice is introduced by Robert De Niro on the museum’s "Witnessing History" tour, the only female journalist to be so honored.
Phil Hirschkorn, the director of Reporting 9/11 and Why it Still Matters, is the founder of Real News Productions, LLC. He previously spent 25 years reporting and producing stories for national news networks, CNN, CBS, PBS, and FOX. He began covering Al Qaeda after its 1998 truck bombings of U.S. embassies in East Africa and is the only journalist to cover gavel-to-gavel the ensuing trial in New York federal court, in 2001, as well as the subsequent prosecution of Zacarias Moussoaui for the 9/11 conspiracy, in Virginia federal court, in 2006. Hirschkorn led one of the first CNN field crews dispatched to the World Trade Center on 9/11 and appeared in the CNN documentary "America Remembers." He extensively covered the investigation of the attacks, including the work of the 9/11 Commission, and the rebuilding of the trade center site. He produced the documentary "CNN Presents: 16 Acres," in 2002, and a series of stories on the 10th anniversary of the attacks for CBS News, in 2011.
"Other than perhaps the first moon landing, 9/11 was the most watched news event in history in the United States and around the world. We’ve been fortunate to assemble some of our best storytellers to share their riveting accounts of what they saw and felt as they told and showed the world what was happening," Hirschkorn said.
About Wondrium Wondrium (f.k.a. The Great Courses Plus) is a global subscription video on demand (SVOD) service offering over 7,500 hours of a broad slate of intellectually stimulating, nonfiction learning content. Wondrium takes the learning experience to the next level, combining the library and legacy of in-depth content from The Great Courses with the best in entertaining, engaging, and educational content. The service provides a resource that complements people’s daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their hobbies, habits, and find something they will love to learn about.
About The National September 11 Memorial & Museum The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is the nonprofit organization that oversees operations for the 9/11 Memorial and 9/11 Memorial Museum. Located on eight of the 16 acres of the World Trade Center site, the Memorial and Museum remember and honor the 2,983 people who were killed in the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The Memorial plaza design consists of two reflecting pools formed in the footprints of the original Twin Towers surrounded by swamp white oak trees. The Museum displays more than 900 personal and monumental objects while its collection includes more than 72,500 items that present intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning and recovery linked to the events of 9/11 and the aftermath. The Museum also explores the global impact of 9/11 and its continuing significance through education programs, public programs, live talks and film features that cover contemporary topics designed for diverse audiences. For more information or to reserve a ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, please visit 911memorial.org.
Media Contacts:
Beth Feldman
Beyond PR Group
917-797-8054
beyondprgroup@gmail.com
Lisa Hanlon
Beyond PR Group
914-954-1533
lisa.hanlon@beyondprgroup
Lindsay Colker
Elevate Communications LLC
916-296-3099
lindsay@elevateprco.com
CHANTILLY, VA (April 26, 2021)--New Licensing Agreements with Kino Lorber, MagellanTV, and Craftsy add hundreds of new titles to robust catalog of over 7,500 hours of enrichment programming at launch this summer.
The Teaching Company, the nation’s leading developer and marketer of premium-quality media for lifelong learning and personal enrichment, announced today that it will debut Wondrium early this summer, the next generation of its global streaming platform, rebranded from The Great Courses Plus.
Wondrium also announced it has signed new licensing agreements with Kino Lorber, MagellanTV, and Craftsy to provide trusted informative content for the ad-free, subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service at launch. Altogether, they will help fill the service’s library with more than 7,500 hours of streaming video including award-winning, international documentary and independent films, docuseries, short-form series, featurettes, courses and tutorials. The Great Courses titles will remain available to members, along with materials from existing partners A&E Television Networks, Scientific American, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and The Culinary Institute of America.
The Great Courses, best known for featuring the world’s leading professors and experts, has been a well-regarded and trusted resource for lifelong learners to pursue their passions and expand their knowledge of academic subjects. In 2015, the launch of the brand’s streaming service, The Great Courses Plus, opened the door for a broader audience and a new range of topics. Wondrium takes the learning experience to the next level, offering the best in entertaining, engaging, and educational content, and will provide a resource that complements people’s daily media habits, allowing them to pursue their passions, dig deeper into subjects, hone their habits, and find something they will love to learn about.
“We are passionate lifelong learners and believe that nothing compares to the feeling of satisfaction and excitement that comes with learning something new. We’ve spent the last 30 years crafting moments and experiences that have given our members those ‘Aha!’ moments. Now, we’re expanding that notion even further beyond the format factor we are best known for and diversifying our content offering to include a wider variety of resources, formats, and experiences for our members to enjoy when they want, where they want, and how they want,” said Paul Suijk, President & CEO of The Teaching Company. “We’re so excited to introduce Wondrium to the world and partner with great providers of nonfiction programming to bring our members a robust collection that both enriches and quenches their thirst for knowledge.”
Wondrium will be available across mobile, web, and connected TV platforms, including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, and Android with the same three pricing options as The Great Courses Plus: a Monthly Plan at $20/month, a Quarterly Plan at $15/month (billed $45 every 3 months),and an Annual Plan at $12.50/month.
About The Teaching Company Creating unique learning experiences since 1990, The Teaching Company is the nation’s leading developer and marketer of premium-quality media for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. The Great Courses and The Great Courses Plus are the premier, consumer-facing brands of The Teaching Company. Delivered in engaging, expertly produced video and audio formats—in convenient online, digital, video-on-demand, and DVD formats—these carefully crafted content experiences provide access to a world of knowledge from the most accomplished experts, instructors, and storytellers. The content-rich, proprietary library spans over 1,200 titles with more than 26,000 lectures designed to expand horizons, deepen understanding, and teach new skills in subject categories such as the arts, science, literature, self-improvement, history, music, philosophy, theology, economics, mathematics, business, professional advancement, photography, cooking, personal development, and more. The Teaching Company of Chantilly, Virginia is owned by Los Angeles-based Brentwood Associates. More information can be found at www.TheGreatCourses.com and www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com.
Media Contact:
Lindsay Colker
Elevate Communications
lindsay@elevateprco.com
“A serious force in
American Education.”
“All-you-can-stream access to [an] excellent
library of college-level lectures.”
“Tired of binge-watching?
Try some binge-learning.”
Check out our FAQ’s first
Please e-mail us and let us know about your experience.
We try to respond to all e-mail inquiries within 24 business hours.
1-800-832-2412
We’re open:
Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET
Sat-Sun: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Wondrium
4840 Westfields Blvd. Suite 500
Chantilly VA 20151
Investor?
Wondrium is a brand owned and managed by The Teaching Company, LLC, a privately-owned company. Interested in investing or have questions about our ownership structure?
Contact us at
investorrelations@wondrium.com
This upgrade requires that you change your password. We've sent a link and instructions to your email address to help you easily reset your password and start exploring the new Great Courses Plus immediately.
