- DURATION 60 mins x 6 + plus discussion group
Event Description
A series of talks revealing hidden moments of history that are truly eye-opening. Do you know about the time a dead Pope was dug up, put in their robes, and forced into a bizarre trial? Can you give the number of times that Rasputin was killed? Or how about the story of the greatest swordsman that ever lived. All these unbelievable, but true, stories and more can be found within this series of 6 talks. You can dip in and out, or complete all 6 as a history course.
In the final week (session 7) on Wednesday 15th December, we will ask participants to bring their own tale of Forgotten History to share in breakout rooms with other members of the group. This will be 'show and tell' style!
- Duration: 60 mins x 6 + plus discussion group
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Jem
Jem is a published historian and historical fiction writer. He writes and speaks about a broad range of subjects covering different areas and continents. His greatest joy is uncovering little-known fascinating facts and sharing them with an audience.
Preparing for the Event
For the best experience, you will need to have Zoom downloaded onto your computer. Please ensure you're connected to broadband/wifi rather than using your mobile phone connection (3G/4G).
We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
More Information
What if I can’t make the event?
If a recording’s available for the event, you can still register for it and we will send you an email with a link to a recording shortly after it ends.
Will my camera be on and will I be visible to the other people?
Your camera and microphone does not need to be on for you to enjoy the event. The choice about whether to do this is completely yours.
How do I watch the live event?
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How do I sign-up for and access the recording? (Recorded events only)
Book the event as normal (as if you are attending live). After the event ends you will automatically receive a post-event email with a link to the recording, as long as the event was recorded. You do not need to do anything else and there is no separate booking process for recordings only. Please note it can take up to 24 hours for Zoom to process recordings.