He was born in Haile in the Duchy of Magdeburg, Germany in 1685. His musical talent was discovered very early, much to the chagrin of his father. His education included some musical training, but his father withdrew him from that. … Continued
That beautiful building has stood for over a 1000 years. Its walls ring with history. You walk among the famous kings and queens and prime ministers and politicians and poets who are all buried there. The building has been remodeled … Continued
The stories about Jesus’ birth in the nativity begin with the opening chapters of Matthew and Luke. Artists throughout history have tried to recreate those momentous times. Come and see the works of the masters such as: Durer, Da Vinci, … 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
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
Do your life plans always turn out the way you expect? His certainly did not. What were his life expectations? What caused the changes? Come and hear the stories of the man who helped shepherd the country through some of … Continued
The man and his art. His very name inspires awe and almost reverence in seeing what he did. His art transcends time and culture and perception. His greatest masterpiece (arguably) was the Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel ceiling was done … 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
