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Leaders Who Made the Western World
From Socrates to Kennedy, this lecture will examine key figures who influenced the ideas and beliefs of the modern western world. Special attention can
be given to particular individuals or concepts..
Presenter: Marsh Jones
Lesbian History
Learn about this new field of historical inquiry that has changed and grown since the beginning of the gay and lesbian rights movement.
Presenter: Marva Nelson
Queen Victoria and Victorian England: Myths and Manners
Few know the personable, witty, and powerful woman that was England’s longest reigning ruler. Myths and legends of Victoria will be examined and
the morality that she allegedly embraced will be considered in the context of modern social and moral standards.
Presenter: Marsh Jones
The British Monarchy through the Ages
From a king with six wives to a queen whose empire stretched around the world, the British monarchy has provided
history with a lively and sometimes unbelievable tableau. This lecture will cover key monarchs and their reigns. A comparison of the modern and medieval
monarchy will be offered and we will speculate on its future.
Presenter: Marsh Jones
Jack the Ripper and Victorian Crime
The serial style killings of five London prostitutes in the late 19th century remain unsolved to this day. Investigators have speculated that a number of
individuals from the son of Queen Victoria to an artist could have been “Jack the Ripper.” This is a classic “whodunnit” that paved the way for the Sherlock
Holmes mysteries as well as today’s CSI-style programs.
Presenter: Marsh Jones
The First Amendment
What does the First Amendment to the Constitution actually say? Why do so many Americans believe it to be more
important than ever before? This controversial discussion includes a history, key court cases, and contemporary issues and challenges.
Presenter: Stephen Brown
From Alexander to Ellen: A Brief History of LGBT People
This talk will offer a brief survey of gay history, focusing mostly on the 20th century.
Presenter: John Poling
The Power and Influence of the Press in the Nineteenth Century
The printing press was invented in the 1450s, but it was not until the late 18th and early 19th centuries that printed news became a source of information
for reading members of society. Learn how advances in printing technology turned the newspaper into a widely circulated means of communication.
Presenter: Marsh Jones
The Rise and Fall of the British Empire
From Timbuktu to Hong Kong, the effects of 19th- and early 20th-century British imperialism were a catalyst for the development of our modern
national boundaries, governmental systems, and cultural practices. We can focus on the empire as a whole or examine a particular continent, nation, or
ethnic group.
Presenter: Marsh Jones
Women’s History
This talk can cover notable women in history or key events in women’s history tailored to your group’s interest. A great choice during March - Women’s
History month!
Presenter: Marva Nelson
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