Instructor: Anette Isaacs

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German born and raised, Anette Isaacs is a historian and public educator who has presented hundreds of programs on more than 40 topics (all pertaining to her native country's history, politics and culture) all over the United States. She holds master's degrees in American studies, political science and history and currently serves as the director of OLLI at Florida International University in Miami.


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Discover the surprising German roots of three beloved icons: blue jeans, teddy bears and fine porcelain. In German historian Anette Isaacs' lively course, you will meet Levi Strauss, Margarete Steiff and the alchemists behind Meissen's white and gold - visionaries whose inventions shaped fashion, childhood and luxury. A playful and enriching dive into history, creativity and pure German ingenuity!


German born and raised, Anette Isaacs is a historian and public educator who has presented hundreds of programs on more than 40 topics (all pertaining to her native country's history, politics and culture) all over the United States. She holds master's degrees in American studies, political science and history and currently serves as the director of OLLI at Florida International University in Miami.


February 17, 2026 to March 3, 2026, Online