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Here you will find keynote speakers, who all are able to talk about Local History. Click on the individual keynote speakers and read more about them and their keynotes.
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Andrew Roberts
Andrew Roberts enthralls audiences with detailed information about transformative figures in European history. As a best-selling author and well-respected television commentator, he offers entertaining accounts of historical importance during keynotes.
UK
Graduating from Gonville & Caius College in Cambridge with a degree in Modern History, Andrew Roberts has delved into the lives of some of the most heralded and controversial historical figures in the world. In 2011, he worked as a commentator...
Dan Buettner
Renowned explorer and best-selling author, Dan Buettner, unlocks the secrets to living a longer, healthier life.
USA
Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest,...
Robert D. Ballard
President of Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) and professor best known for his 1985 discovery of the Titanic
USA
Our keynote speaker Robert D. Ballard has a unique profile. An explorer, discoverer and historian, Dr. Ballard’s fascinating journeys can teach us a great deal about our past, and they have encouraged others to take tremendous strides in the...
Tony Juniper
Environmentalist, sustainability adviser and special adviser in the Prince’s Charities International Sustainability Unit
UK
Through numerous years of work and research keynote speaker Tony Juniper has become a well-known British environment advisor. His work has resulted in several books and articles and Tony is considered a successful sustainability advisor in many...
About Local History
- There is the so-called Big History, a discipline which examines all of human history from the big bang to the present. And then there is local history, the part of history that focuses on specific areas: cities, neighborhoods, counties, provinces, etc.
- What is so fascinating about local history, and how is it written and kept? How can you get started if you want to delve into local history, for example the history of your own region?
- Keynotes about local history look into questions like these as well as related topics and discussions.