Through engaging and thought-provoking seminars, explore the triumphs, trials, and transformations that have shaped societies across time. Whether you’re a lifelong learner, a curious enthusiast, or someone seeking to understand how the past connects to the present, these topics promise to captivate and inspire. Designed for diverse audiences, from novice learners to community groups, these seminars bring the past to life in a way that’s relevant, dynamic, and enriching.

Explore Our Seminar Topics:

Foundations of History

• What is History?—Delve into the nature and purpose of studying history. Is it what you think?

Indigenous Cultures and Early Empires

• Early Native Peoples—Explore the diverse societies that thrived in the Americas before European contact.
• Environment and Indigenous Cultures—Discover the interconnectedness of nature and culture among Indigenous peoples.
• Indigenous Empires in the Atlantic World—Examine the powerful civilizations that existed before European colonization.

Colonial Encounters and Early America

• Conquistadors and Colonies—Learn about the dramatic encounters between Europeans and the Americas.
• Origins of England’s Empire—Trace England’s early steps into global colonization.
• Colonies and Cultures—Understand the cultural exchanges and clashes that shaped colonial societies.
• Indentured Servitude—Unpack the lives and legacies of laborers who built the New World.
• Convict Settlers in the Atlantic—Investigate the role of convict labor in shaping early settlements.

Revolutionary America

• Origins of the American Revolution—Explore the roots of the revolutionary spirit.
• The American Revolutionary War—Follow the battles and ideas that gave birth to a nation.
• US Constitution—Analyze the creation of the United States’ foundational document.

Slavery and Its Legacies

• The Cotton Gin and Slavery—Examine the economic and human impact of the cotton boom.
• Abolition of Slavery—Discover the movements and individuals who fought for freedom.
• Political Origins of the Civil War—Trace the tensions that led to America’s bloodiest conflict.
• Abraham Lincoln and the US Civil War—Learn about Lincoln’s leadership and the war’s transformative effects.

Migration, Frontiers, and Urbanization

• Irish Potato Famine—Understand the migration and hardships spurred by Ireland’s Great Hunger.
• The Frontier—Investigate the myths and realities of America’s western expansion.
• Settling the Frontier—Learn about the challenges and opportunities of frontier life.
• European Migration in the 19th Century—Explore the waves of immigration that shaped modern cities.
• Building Cities in the 19th Century—See how industrialization transformed urban landscapes.

Wars and Global Transformations

• The Spanish-American War—Discover America’s rise as a global power.
• World War I—Understand the causes, horrors, and consequences of the “Great War.”
• The Great Depression—Learn about the economic collapse that reshaped the 20th century.
• World War II—Examine the global conflict that defined a generation.
• The Cold War—What made the global Cold War “cold?”

Broad Historical Movements and Events

• The Black Death—Study the pandemic that transformed medieval society.
• The Protestant Reformation—Discover the religious upheaval that reshaped Europe.
• The Enlightenment—Dive into the era of ideas that championed reason and science.
• The Scientific Revolution in Europe—Learn about the groundbreaking discoveries that changed the world.
• The French Revolution—Explore the revolution that redefined liberty, equality, and fraternity.
• The Treaty of Versailles: A Peace Treaty?—Investigate the controversial treaty that ended World War I.

Special Topics

• A History of Money—Trace the evolution of currency and its impact on societies.
• Convicts in America vs. Australia—Compare the histories of convict transportation in two continents.
• Conducting Historical Research—Learn how to use the tools of a researcher in order to uncover the secrets of the past.
• Lifelong Learning—A history of the movement to democratize and expand learning beyond traditional schooling.
• Public Speaking—Methods for how to speak to diverse audiences in the 21st century.
• Building a Platform—Explore the journey of creating Platform, a lifelong learning initiative born from a passion for education and community enrichment.

Each topic is designed to provide new perspectives, spark meaningful discussions, and connect the dots between the past and the present. Let’s journey through history together—book a learning seminar today!