History   

“Wonderful Things!” 1922 released Modernism into the world. We will look at the movement leaders and their 100 year-old works: Ulysses, The Waste Land, Mrs. Dalloway (with a bit of King Tut thrown in).

I will offer 2 lectures-what brought about the Rebellion and the role of Women in the Civil War. In just two lectures I hope to spark a deep interest in learning more about our Civil War.

This discussion-based class centers around the New York Times Best Seller "How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them" by UC Professor Barbara Walter. Students are encouraged to read parts of the book as the class is discussion based. Zoom in and forecast where America might be headed. This is a class for all caring citizens to join the discussion and seek solutions.

This short class focuses on the writings of our Founding Father, Ben Franklin. We will read excerpts from his world-renowned autobiography, his thoughts on choosing a mistress, the science of farting and his living will. He is an amazing person whose pen was biting and whimsical.

This short class focuses on the writings of our Founding Father, Ben Franklin. We will read excerpts from his world-renowned autobiography, his thoughts on choosing a mistress, the science of farting and his living will. He is an amazing person whose pen was biting and whimsical.

The History of the Witch explains how the Catholic Inquisition, more specifically Bishop Kramer, invented the word "witch" and used it to persecute female healers - midwives, herbhelists, etc.

A majority of Americans alive in 1963 still do not believe the Warren Report. A second Congressional inquiry suggested there likely was a conspiracy. Many key witnesses met strange deaths after JFK died. They could not all be coincidences. Roger Peterson has met and talked with several people who witnessed the assassination. He has published three articles on the case, two in AMERICAN HISTORY magazine.

The American West has rich mining histories, but mining in the old days was a unique, dangerous and difficult job. This lecture looks at what life was like for miners, the work they did, how they lived, and how mining helped open the West for settlers.

Public relations is the only form of marketing where, when it’s done correctly, you aren’t aware of it. This invisible form of persuasion is everywhere, from food marketing to politics. Learn about Edward Bernays, the nephew of Sigmund Freud who is considered “The Father of Spin” for his genius (and notoriety) in crafting ways to manipulate public opinion. We’ll then review many historical and contemporary examples of how you are being influenced without knowing it.

Grand Canyon is famed for its North Rim and more frequently visited South Rim. Each side has its own allure, but this course will look at the "interesting" side of Grand Canyon with the people who have made some of Grand Canyon's history and lore.

This course will continue the exploration of Theodore Roosevelt and the progressive movement in the United States. We will review and analyze the impacts of the movement from 1900-1920.

Earp is one of the most memorable of Old West figures. More than 20 films have been made about him plus a popular TV series. But he wasn't like what the movies claimed...and he didn't think of himself as a lawman either. Roger Peterson interviewed three people who personally knew Earp. His work has been cited in Earp's biography and that of his third wife Josie, and American History magazine published Peterson's cover story on Earp's life. The Wild West History Association Journal gave the 2020 Best WWHA Journal Article to Peterson for his story "Wyatt Earp: Boomtown Sport."

On the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, more that 60% of Americans think that there were other people involved with his murder and the cover-up of the crime. Following the recent scholarship of Phillip F. Nelson and others, you will discover what happened on that fateful day in Texas, as well as the preceding and succeeding days when the crime was prepared, the cover-up executed, and the nation betrayed. The course will be comprised of lectures with abundant historical images and class discussion.