Since 2004 Emeritus Professor, historian, and explorer Jack Hardy has presented talks on over 74 different topics onboard more than 90 cruises.  His richly-illustrated destination-specific talks focus on the history, culture, and major attractions of many popular destinations - from the North Atlantic and Baltic to the Eastern and Western Mediterranean as well as South America.  Enrichment talks include numerous intriguing topics (see complete list under Past Talks).  He has published more than 100 articles and several books. His travels have taken him to more than 110 countries around the world. Jack is an avid SCUBA diver, skier, and bicyclist.