Quiet, dainty, well-behaved - what could be more boring than Cinderella? Many rulers have been inspiring, powerful - even ruthless. This course will explore some of the famous queens and princesses throughout history who don't quite resemble our 'traditional' Disney-esque princesses.

This class will provide a brief overview of the War of the Roses, a conflict between noble houses in Britain that lead to an upheaval of the British throne. We will examine the various claims on the British throne, Yorkist rebellion, and other important events and concepts.

This class will overview the top public health crises – what is happening today, and what is happening in the near future. After going over what exactly “public health” is, we will discuss the challenges that face public health workers and ordinary citizens alike across the globe, and how we can all jump in to prevent or deescalate these issues. Class has a discussion component. Students should come in with an open mind about current global issues.