The name "Henry Ford" is one of the most recognizable in American History. He was not educated, not a brilliant automotive engineer nor was he the first American to build...
Dive into the mother of all parliaments. Learn how Parliament evolved from a King’s council during the Anglo-Saxon period to the modern body that we know today. Do you know...
Twenty-five reasons that Florida Man and all the books making fun of Florida have it wrong, from Apalachicola to Zolfo Springs. Join us as you learn more about the “Florida”...
Margaret Thatcher, the "Iron Lady" of British politics, who set her country on a rightward economic course, led it to victory in the Falklands war and helped guide the United...
Everyone knows The Yearling, but Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' contributions to Florida go way beyond that heartbreaking childhood tale. Learn about her life in Florida and understand why this writer is truly...
"Let women stay at home and hold their peace," says a male character in Aeschylus play Seven Against Thebes, written in 467 B.C. Wandering Women have been ignoring his advice...
Few individuals have impacted the thinking and behavior of a nation like the Rev. Martin Luther King. An outstanding student, he graduated from college at 18 and went on to...
In response to the popular Roadside Attractions lecture from Summer 2021, where Cathy Salustri talks about both favorite roadside attractions of yesteryear and those still in operation, Salustri has created...
This presentation will provide information regarding crucial differences in the documents we generally refer to as “Advance Directives” and “DNRs.” The benefits, interpretations and decisions when drafting these documents will...
Collage—the juxtaposition of various images glued on a canvas—was beloved by the Surrealists who loved the often unexpected imagery the art form created. Other artists, like Frida Kahlo, used the...
It doesn't matter your own political leanings — learn about some of the Republican lawmakers who have helped shape Florida. Please note: "Great" can also mean "distinguished" and while the...
