Speaking

Danièle is passionate about using history to change people’s lives for the better, bringing energy, expertise, and a sense of humour to all her engagements. As a TEDx speaker, weekly podcaster, former college professor, and professional speaker, she’s made history come alive for well over a million people worldwide.

Watch Danièle’s TEDx Talk: History in Three Dimensions

Here are just some of the topics Danièle can speak on at your library, bookstore, history festival, conference, or corporate event:

How to Live Like a Monk:
Medieval Wisdom for Modern Life

Plague, war, bad weather - life in the twenty-first century can be stressful! Why not take some time to learn from people who have seen it all before? Combining the fascinating lives of medieval monks with the latest findings in modern psychology, Danièle will give you simple strategies you can implement right away to help you find more calm and happiness, even in challenging circumstances.

How to Work Like a Monk:
Medieval Wisdom for the Modern Workplace

As people who lived where they worked, medieval monks have a lot to teach us about keeping ourselves healthy, happy, and productive. In this talk, you’ll learn five quick and immediately actionable strategies that have stood the test of time - and modern science. Whether you’re working from home or in the corner office, Danièle will help you get medieval on your workday and thrive.

Mythbusting the Middle Ages

As everyone knows, the medieval period was a violent and disgusting time when the people were filthy and the world was flat…. Or was it? In this funny and engaging presentation, Danièle explores five of the biggest modern misconceptions about the Middle Ages. You’ll learn about medieval people’s bathing habits, politics, religious beliefs, and sex lives through manuscript images, stories, and replica objects.

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  • "Danièle made the information accessible and entertaining. Love her sense of humour."

  • "Informative session in a very ‘unstuffy’ format—lighthearted and easygoing."

  • "Danièle is an engaging speaker with a thorough knowledge of the middle ages. Please bring her back for another talk!"