Reading and discussion of Hilary Mantel's riveting reimagination of the life of Thomas Cromwell and the Court of Henry VIII. Fans of both Tudor history and of excellent historical fiction will love this book. The sequel, "Bring Up The Bodies" which follows Henry's minister through the Fall of Anne Boleyn has recently been released. The novels are worthy of extensive discussion and debate, both as works of fiction and how they relate to historical events. As Tudor history goes very well with win …

Hi Everyone! I started this meetup because there are so many books I want to read, and I think that discussing them with others will make it more fun, challenging, and fulfilling. My academic background is in Philosophy and Anthropology . . . but there is so much more to discover! This is a meetup for people who love learning and thinking about the world around them: sociology, history, philosophy, evolution, primatology, cognitive science, cultural studies, biographies, political science, curre …

The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival (www.anatolianfestival.org) is a cultural and historical event that includes exhibitions, food, art craft, performances, dances and live music activities. More than 45,000 people from United States and around the world attend the four-day event each year. The 1st Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival was held in OC Fairgrounds, the 2nd one at OC Great Park, the 3rd year, the festival came back at the OC Fairgrounds. This year again in OC Fairgrounds, the f …

We were the first. Aye, we started it all, the very first Pirate Meetup was OC Pirates. Here be a place fer ye pirate history enthusiasts and historical reenactors to swap stories of high seas adventures and boast about yer booty. Ta join us, ya best tell us who ye be and why ye want ta join our motley crew in yer introduction or ye nay be getting in! We be nay jus' an online community, participation by attendin' our Meetup events an' RSVPin' fer events be necessary t' maintain yer membership. …

Ancient Aliens? UFOs? Prehistoric Civilizations? Ancient Mysteries? Gods & Angels? Alternative History Of Human Race? Forbidden Archeology?Exopolitics?.....If you like any and all of this stuff than this is the RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU. We are sharing knowledge, news and personal experiences without being ridiculed by friends, family, or co-workers. We also review new books and watch DVD documents and TV shows.

Dear Volunteer Diggers, Calico Early Man Site is the only archeology site in the Western Hemisphere ever deemed important enough to be worked by Dr. Louis S.B. Leakey. Project Director from 1964 until his death in 1972, Dr. Leakey knew that the thousands of artifacts found in this barren desert environment were eerily similar in appearance and manufacture to those he found in Africa. This striking similarity intrigued and mystified him. The implications for the presence of some of the earliest …

Whether you are telling a story or simply listening, be you a beginner or a master storyteller, we welcome you. This is a safe environment to develop your stories and talents. We enjoy everything from Live Performances, Folktales, Fairy Tales, Oral History and personal stories.

(LTBKIT=Welcome!, Android Developers, Users, & Entrepreneurs of the US.California.SoCal.Orange County area! Since 2009, we are Your oldest & largest professional community group and we are Here to Serve You! MJZ5CB: quick intros (LTBKK3=Find and join like-minded local developers, designers, & users meeting & succeeding in Android! Get your problems solved, put on presentations, help others, find & offer jobs, and team up on projects. Just join and RSVP & come to our meetings, share knowled …

MDMS5V: Meetup.com/OC-Polyamory: Orange County's Polyamory with Integrity Community Group, since 2010 MJ6AZ9: For those in or visiting America's Southern California's Orange County, we are your community group catering to all levels of & interest in polyamory, from ol' timers to those just curious about the community or if it might be for them. If you're in or around OC and one of the increasing many actively living the poly lifestyle, or just experimenting with it, or want to meet other local …

THIS GROUP IS PRIVATE. Membership is by invitation only. We are a No Drama, ladies social group. We may get together for lunch at a nice quiet cemetery, have afternoon tea at a museum, or dinner at a local haunted house. We are individuals with a unique style each our own. We don't follow trends, but sometimes we may start them. We know what we like and are open to finding more of interest. Many of us have interests in several topics such as literature, history, tea, science, theater, beading, a …

Mocha Chip Book Club is designed to help our kids explore and enjoy learning that includes African diaspora history and culture, beyond the Black History Month in February. As parents of color, we want our kids to embrace their heritage as well as love their hair, lips, nose, and skin tone—characteristics that are rarely celebrated or revered as beautiful. Book clubs are generally a more social, less academic way to explore comprehension and meaning while learning from the insights of others. Th …

This is a group/class for people (21 and over) wanting to learn more about anything having to do with drinks and bartending. From how to make proper, simple, delicious drinks, to an advanced understanding of classic drink recipes, history, and culture. For everyone from the home enthusiast and party host, to the working bartender seeking more knowledge. Topics include: Classifying drink types, drink history, classic and contemporary recipes, methods of preparation, tool usage and techniques, spi …

This group is designed for those who long for a return to our great nation's founding principles and her constitution. We will study and discuss the constitution whiling enjoying other social activities. We'll visit presidential libraries, historic sites and maybe the occasional winery :)

Volunteer: If you want to make a difference and "be the change," Consider volunteering for worthwhile community service events. Giving back & helping others is rewarding, fulfilling, satisfying, and fun! "Never before has man had such a great capacity to control his own environment, to end hunger, poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and human misery. We have the power to make the best generation of mankind in the history of the world." "We dare not forget today that we are the heirs o …

Hello, I am Mela, the host and organizer of Solo Travel Tales. Welcome to our site. I hope you will join us for one of our travel-cultural-history meetings and events. We share tips, info, photos and lots of stories regarding independent travel. Our meetings are filled with travel tales and information; sharing our personal tips, resources, photos, laughs and the wonderful travel stories that usually accompany a good adventure. Our attendees are 'real' travelers and are eager to listen and share …

The 9-12 Patriots is your first step to taking your country back! There has never been a more pressing time in history to get back on track from what our original founding fathers had envisioned for this great nation! We are at a pivotal point in history that requires ACTION not only words! If you're fed up with politics as usual with both parties then this is your place to be heard and more importantly, to where we all can do something to remind our elected officials that they work for us, not …

Hello there! This Meetup is run by the same folks who brought you the OC Asatru Meetup, and is for studies and discussion pertaining to the Poetic and Prose Edda, Icelandic Sagas, Scandinavian/Germanic folklore, the Kalevala, and historical texts (Tacitus, Bede, Saxo, etc). We're a friendly and drama-free group. Please when applying to the group, give some information about who you are.

Nerds of a feather flock together, right? All those with nerdy interests are welcome. Come discuss your love of Doctor Who, vintage computers, Russian history, graphic novels, sabermetrics, or the Oxford comma. This group is for 20- and 30-somethings who are looking to meet fun, down-to-earth people their age who also happen to share some supposedly 'less than cool' interests. We're up for all kinds of events such as hiking, movie marathons, museum trips, dinner parties, and anything that lets o …

Do you struggle to captivate people at your meetings and presentations? Do you cringe in fear when you’re called up to make a speech at a wedding or a birthday party? Or do you simply want to improve your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills? Come visit Arcadia HC Toastmasters, a club with no shortage of friendly, open, and diverse people who always welcome prospective members like you to observe and--if you’d like--join the club. With over 75 years of history, we are one of the …

"Its all about cash flow" Using All Inclusive Trust Deeds & Lease Options Next Seminar is Sat June 15th at        10am in Temecula Locking in today's government subsidized historically low interest rates is absolutely the opportunity of a lifetime. These rates will become very valuable as interest rates rise. Think about it. When current rates rise just 1% payments increase by 20%. A three point rise increases the payment by over 60%.  We will show you how to use current seller financing, how to …

The Trojan League of Orange County brings the history, traditions and accomplishments of USC to prominence in Orange County. TLOC activities include offering scholarships each year to USC students from Orange County, hosting a Fall reception for counselors, hosting a Spring reception for admitted students, and holding an annual benefit highlighting a university department and donating proceeds to that department. Membership Membership is open to women who have attended USC for at least two years …

Hello and Welcome to Environmental Awakening! This meet up group was going to be canceled so I took it over.  I am Gary Mitchell and I am the Director of Planet Rehab (www.PlanetRehab.org) and we are an environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting the environment.  We have an Animal Sanctuary (located in San Dimas) with approx. 350 animals + a Butterfly Habitat that we open to the public to help them understand WHY it is so important to protect what is left of the planet's ecosystems (many o …

This is an official study group of the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts, where we study and practice European medieval and renassance martial arts from authentic original sources: http://www.thearma.org/ As a martial art, it is practiced with as much realism as is feasible. It also means that it is not a passive art like some Asian '-Do' arts, nor a sport like modern boxing, wrestling, or MMA, nor a performance art for the stage, screen, or renfaire, nor a Live Action Role-Playing group …

Get a feel for what it is like to be a member of the Women's City Club of Pasadena. This is a private social club for the benefit of its members and guests only. Women on the Rise is a group within the Women's City Club of Pasadena, the proud owners of the beautiful historic Blinn House. Since 1945, the club has been a place for women to have fun, share about the professional lives, and contribute to charity. This group is designed for women who are up to something and successful. This group …

We are finishing up our process of becoming an official SpiralScout Circle. Please feel free to join this meetup group and we will contact you with more information about becoming a part of our Circle after we are official. http://www.spiralscouts.org/ SpiralScouts™ International is a program for girls and boys of all faiths working, growing and learning together. SpiralScouts is based on the idea of children and parents of both genders working together. Our program encourages girls and boys to …

A group for Masons and Intellectual Christians of any denomination willing to learn from one another. This group is for genuine discussion about what is viewed as important about moving forward this day in age. It is group for learning and not conversions. Please identify yourself as a Mason who considers him/herself as a Christian, a Mason, a Christian with a specific belief system or denomination that you identify yourself as. It is my perception that there are values that both Christians of a …

Designed to help you become effective in dating and finding your life partner, this professionally-led series uses small group therapy and in-field practice exercises to help you develop healthy dating skills from a science-based and Christian perspective. Topics covered include: whole person attracting, self-esteem & confidence, body image, letting go of baggage, the art of mingling, finding the right partner, first dates, and sexual intimacy. For singles (18-39) who are searching for their lif …

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