He had a difficult childhood, but had an extraordinary gift for languages, which paved the way for business opportunities, immense wealth and a different career prospect: archaeology. From his early childhood on, the ancient world always fascinated Schliemann. He was … Continued
There have been rumors that the greatest writer did not do his own writing. Is so, then who did? Was it Ben Jonson? Christopher Marlowe? Sir Francis Bacon? The Earl of Essex?Others? Come and hear the discussion of what was … Continued
For someone who wrote such incredible stories, how close did fiction replicate the truth? This Alexandre had his father die when he was 4. The father was a banished and ignored war hero from the Napoleonic wars. The son recreated … Continued
He came from a privileged background. He began writing and became the patriot voice of the British Empire. His words and his stories inspired generations. His children’s stories became classics (just ask Disney). Come and hear about him and his … Continued
This holiday traces to the 4th Century and a priest named St. Valentine. Come and follow the history of the man and subsequent literary and business people who have impacted that holiday into our time. What did Chaucer say? What … Continued
We have a great deal of information about early Jewish history and culture because of the Old Testament. Where did their traditions come from? How did those traditions tie into the events of the Old Testament? What is the background … Continued
During the first two decades of the new century, our nation struggled with development and then with war. When the 1920s began, many were disillusioned with the world and migrated to Paris and became the Lost Generation. Hear the stories … Continued
As we started this century, some very distinctive American voices began to take shape. Emerson, Thoreau, Fuller and other Transcendentalists let it be known that this country had a voice and a purpose. Lincoln and Twain later added a point … Continued
During the developmental century of the founding of our country, there were very distinctive voices that spoke of a people trying to find their identity. Some of the voices were political, some were pragmatic and all were looking for who … Continued
In the early 1800s, the celebration of Christmas had pretty diminished into something that was mostly ignored. What brought about the change? How did one small story of Charles Dickens change our perception? What did Thomas Nast do that made … Continued