Women have served as spies in every war of US history. In this presentation you will hear the stories of individual spies from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War II, and the Cold War.

Using stories and examples from leaders in multiple periods of world history, these 6 principles are taught and explained. What did George Washington, Alexander the Great, Augustus Caesar, and Joan of Arc all have in common?

The Roman Republic lasted almost 500 years but collapsed into an Empire. Why did this happen? About 500 years later, the Empire will collapse completely. What took down this 1000 year civilization? This can be two different lectures with more details covered or a general summary of both events.

Why do people color eggs , kiss under mistletoe, wear green in March, and change their calendars on January 1st? What are the ancient and medieval origins of our biggest holidays? A lecture could be done highlighting a group of them or a more detailed lecture on just one holiday.

“Know your enemy” applies to the world of sex trafficking and sexual predators. This presentation focuses on how some of them find their victims, approach them, and then ensnare them. Understanding their strategies should empower us with how to reduce their effectiveness. Taught by a survivor who grew up in the home of predators and heard how they found and entrapped their victims.

Hear the incredible story of Sister Blandina, a real nun who befriended Billy the Kid, took on the practice of mob lynching, built orphanages and schools, and helped to settle the Wild West. Her story is one of courage, fierceness, and charity in a time and place that desperately needed it. Then meet Mary Fields, an ex-slave who became a feared stagecoach guard and such a beloved member of the West that Montana declared a public holiday in her honor. Finally, Charlotte Thurmond, the inspiration for Miss Kitty and all other female saloon owning gamblers.

What is the history behind some of the most commonly used images and symbolic numbers in Western cultures? We often use them without knowing their significance or origin.

Why spades and clubs? Has the queen always ruled the chess board? What is the significance of the faces on a traditional deck and have they always represented the same royalty? We will look at the orogin of the games and the real-life people who influenced the games.