Library Talks

Explore unexplained evidence and lessons learned from a seasoned paranormal investigator.

This presentation is for the word nerds! The English language is messy, but it’s also flexible and adaptable; we break grammar “rules” all the time and give new meanings to words. Historical events forged English as we know it, and current events and popular usage continue to propel it forward.

This talk offers a glimpse into the history of English, and you’ll see how the language's adaptability became its superpower.

This presentation focuses on the people and places involved in Dublin's customs for authenticating wills in the late 15th century. In the aftermath of a person's death, their will traveled all over the medieval city, from St. Patrick's Cathedral to the market cross to the town hall. See it all through the eyes of a medieval Dubliner!

Historical records are selective about the voices they preserve. So how can we uncover the hidden inhabitants of the locations we investigate? How do we learn the names and stories of the women, servants, and enslaved people who didn’t leave many records behind? With the haunted Oliver House as a case study, this presentation explores some of the
ways we can give a voice to historically marginalized people.

This presentation highlights true crimes from medieval legal records. Find out how medieval coroners functioned, which kinds of crimes led to hangings, what to do if you find a dead body in your home, and so much more!

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