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This course explores the life of Galileo Galilei, an Italian natural philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician, who made fundamental contributions to the sciences of motion, astronomy, and more. His discoveries revolutionized astronomy, some of which eventually resulted in an Inquisition process against him. We'll start with his early childhood, examine his amazing inventions, discoveries, and his trial for heresy.

This PowerPoint program exposes a secret, backstabbing counter plot by the Massachusetts Bay Governor to block the American rebels' efforts to remove English control over their lives and livelihoods. Once the contents are revealed by Franklin from London, it will cost him his political standing, reputation, any hopes of any concessions or compromise with the crown, and his job as Postmaster in America. When he leaves England he is a changed man.

Take a virtual tour of the most famous cities of the once great Maya Empire and discover the Mayan people, their rituals and even their beauty secrets.

This PowerPoint presentation goes into great detail on the steps that a CIA Case Officer employs in acquiring someone in a foreign country with access to valuable information unavailable in any other way, to spy for the USA, and the meticulous planning and clever techniques used to communicate that intelligence safely and securely without compromising it, or jeopardizing both parties over long periods of time.

Born in Genoa, Italy in 1449, as a young man he sailed the Atlantic as an apprentice seaman and became obsessed with finding an all-water route to India with its wealth of silks and spices. After many rejections, he got the financial backing he needed to make his first voyage. What happened during and after that voyage set the stage for his next three explorations; and the controversy about his intentions and actions that make his reputation and legacy come into question.

Born in Corsica, he began as a youth with an uncanny ability to envision winning strategies in games that he applied later in dynamic battlefield situations.  His interests and curiosity contributed to the solution of a 3,000 year-old historical civilization mystery and doubled the size of a great nation.  A complex man who never forgot a kindness or forgave a transgression. See how two successful revolutions evolved and how they had an impact on each other.

This panhandle born girl rose from obscurity to be a giant in aviation and in business. Though not receiving the publicity that Amelia Earhart is accorded, she accomplished much, much more in a life filled with triumphs and heart break. At one point she held every woman's aviation record, was instrumental in forming the WAAC (Woman's Auxiliary Army Corps), the WASP (Woman's Airforce Service Pilots), was an acclaimed test pilot, was the first woman pilot to break the sound barrier, and was the driving force in forming the first woman's astronaut group.

Two of WWII's important generals were Florida men. General James Van Fleet commanded units in battle in the 1st, and 2nd World Wars and in Korea. His career included being the head football coach at University of Florida. He commanded the 8th Infantry regiment on D-day at Utah beach. Marine General Roy Stanley Geiger is best known as the only Marine General to command an army sized force in battle. That battle was one of the best known and famous for its ferocity, Okinawa. Few know he was the father of the Marine air arm during his 40 years of distinguished service.

Learn about the life of John F. Kennedy compiled by one who admired him and was inspired by "Camelot." Historical photos will survey Kennedy's life from PT-109 to the oval office, from Hyannis Port to Dallas. The presentation will be done in "Kennedy's voice." Join us for this unique memorial to our 35th president.