Explore the fascinating genre of alternate history in media, where writers and artists imagine scenarios of a past that never was. In this panel, we’ll discuss some of the most popular and influential works of the genre in media, such as Watchmen, Anno Dracula, and Loki. We will also examine the themes, challenges, and implications…

Dive into the historical depths of Wisconsin’s waterways! Steam-powered ships have carried both cargo and passengers across the Great Lakes since the early 1800s, but their use didn’t reach its prime until around the turn of the twentieth century. We will explore the stories of those vessels, crews, and passengers that didn’t quite reach their…

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…