Happy Hour: The Battle of Britain
June, 1940—In the past two months, Nazi Germany has conquered Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Great Britain stands alone against the formidable German war machine. Now, Germany decides […]
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Happy Hour: J.R.R. Tolkien: Myth & Modernism
J.R.R. Tolkien was a towering figure in the world of twentieth-century English letters. His labors on Beowulf continue to shape the literary landscape, his work on the Oxford English Dictionary […]
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
We’ve all been waiting. Now it’s here. DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the beloved cinematic return of the global phenomenon (rated PG). In the summer of 1930, the Crawleys grapple […]
Happy Hour: Vampire Literature: An Anthology
Co-Authors Dr. Robin Werner and her colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Lewis, will discuss their book titled Vampire Literature: An Anthology. Specifically, they will talk about the anthology’s inspiration and the challenges […]
The Questionable Identity of William Shakespeare
The question may be met with chagrin by traditionalists, but to some, the identity of William Shakespeare is not positively decided. Dr. Felicia Hardison Londré, Ph.D, presents a thought-provoking analysis […]
DBE Kansas Proudly Hosts: The 38th Annual British Faire and Tea
The British Are Coming! All ESU members and guests are invited to the 38th Annual British Faire sponsored by the Daughters of the British Empire in Kansas. This annual fundraising […]
The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union to A Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley Hall
The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union toA Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley HallPrescot, Merseyside L34 4AG EnglandNovember 20–23, 2025 From $2,500 pp double / $3,400 pp […]