Theodore Roosevelt
He was President #26. By that time, America had gotten used to what a President could and should be. Then, along came a man who changed all the perceptions of what we had. He was a man born to wealth … Continued
He was President #26. By that time, America had gotten used to what a President could and should be. Then, along came a man who changed all the perceptions of what we had. He was a man born to wealth … Continued
Starting with the 1912 election, what was being set up that created the atmosphere for World War I? How could one assassination trigger a world conflict? What drew the United States into a war halfway around the world? Who and … Continued
To understand the causes of the war, we have to go back into Germany at the time of Bismarck. Who was he and what did he do? What was going on in Russia and why did Lenin and Stalin come … Continued
How did we get the modern English Bible? During this presentation, we cover the stories of John Wycliffe and his ultimate sacrifice; William Tyndale, his lifetime of effort, and what it cost him; Martin Luther and his rejection of a … Continued
Henry VII through Elizabeth I. The name of that line of kings and queens in English history inspires curiosity and wonder. Would anyone trade a kingdom for a horse? Could any man ever have six wives? What was the “Divine … Continued
From Homer to Virgil to Dante to Tennyson. The mention of his name conjures images of greatness. We hear of him from Homer and his feats of military might. Virgil becomes a guide of choice for Dante on his discovery … Continued
Could someone who died over 400 years ago still have such an impact? What do we know about him? Come and see and tour Stratford and retrace his steps to London and the Globe Theatre. Come and experience what he … Continued
For someone who lived a very recluse life, Jane Austen created characters that have dominated literary discussions for 200 years. What was her world all about? Who was she and how did her life impact her art? Come and see … Continued
How could a genius math professor create a story that would transform children’s literature? Come and take a tour of the school where he taught. You can even see how the Harry Potter world was impacted. Hear about the impact … Continued