How Rome evolved to become one of the world’s greatest empires- and the lasting impact it has on the world today. 

Arabia’s impact on technology and science- how we benefited from those innovations.

The forgotten African Kingdoms and their influence- how the African culture impacted the world. 

Were the Middle Ages really the Dark Ages? - and how religion and the black plague impacted society. 

 How the art and technology of the Renaissance revitalized Europe and the world. 

How the Reformation changed religion forever and has had a lasting impact on religion 

How World War 1 set the stage for the fascism that resulted in the Holocaust and World War 2. 

The war that involved the vast majority of the world and centered on both ideological and human rights issues.  

The history of the Holocaust and some of the individuals who showed strength and valor during this horrific time.  

The history of the national effort  made by black people and their supporters in the 1950s and 1960s to eliminate segregation and gain equal rights.