Shanties on the High Seas
After a quick introduction (if desired) the participants will share songs of the sea as we sing, learn, teach and laugh together. Lyrics will be provided for any songs that aren’t known by everyone. All singing abilities are welcome! Its more important to want to sing and have fun than to be pitch perfect!
Read MoreNotorious She-Pirates: Real Women of the High Seas
Learn the true history of famous pirate queens like Anne Bonny, Mary Read and Grace O’Malley, as well as other, lesser-known but equally courageous Women of Fortune who ruled the seas.
Read MoreReligions of the Caribbean
Atlantis Technology
A presentation on the technology of Atlantis. What we think, know, and still use from this missing ancient city.
Read MorePlato and the Story of Atlantis
Mysteries of Steam
What is SteamPunk without the steam? Join Magister Aloysius Von Diesel as he travels back to ancient Greece to investigate the first known use of steam to perform a task, to Victorian England to pump water, power early factories, and even cleal the Thames river of a powerful odor. Then on to the New World…
Read MoreBrief History of Pivotal Technology
This is a brief survey of technologies that profoundly impacted human culture and civilization. So what is your favorite? The stirrup, lets you finally put some real power behind that saber cut. Or maybe the Archimedes Screw. I will entice the audience to provide their thoughts and then contrast them with my own list. This…
Read MoreUndersea Odyssey: A Mermaid’s Guide to Subaquatic Travel
Dive into an enchanting panel presented by a live mermaid, where you’ll discover a treasure trove of travel tips for mingling with the locals on your own submarine adventure. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of undersea etiquette and learn the secrets of making waves in subaquatic society. Join us for an unforgettable journey beneath…
Read MoreSunken Lands: Where the Heck is Ponape, Anyway?
An examination and exploration of lands once above water, but which are now submerged. The presentation ranges from the mythical to the actual, and from Atlantis to Zealandia.
Read MoreMer-beings in History and Story
Nearly every coastal culture had a tradition of non-human aquatic beings, who range from gods and monsters to – wives and husbands. I will present lore and stories and poems about mermaids and mermen from around the world: Africa, Aboriginal Australia, Japan, the Inuit lands, ancient Assyria, Scotland, Thailand, and many more!
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