Library Talks
Ask your local library to host one of the following history presentations.
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Hidden Inhabitants: Research Tips for Writers, Investigators & History Nerds
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.
02
The Story of English
This presentation is for all 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.
04
Dying the Good Death in Medieval Dublin: A Tour of the 15th Century City
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!
03
Strange Deaths & True Crimes from Medieval Ireland
This presentation highlights true crimes from medieval legal records. Find out how medieval coroners functioned, what kinds of crimes led to hangings, what to do if you find a dead body in your home, and so much more!
