

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History Is Alive: How the Past Gives Meaning to Your Present
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: “Who controls the past controls the future.” What did Orwell mean? Explore history, meaning-making, and how narratives shape us.About this Event?️ History Is Alive: How the Past Gives Meaning to Your PresentThe past is constantly shaping how we think, what we value, and what we believe about ourselves. And yet, as George Orwell once warned:“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”It’s one of the most unsettling lines ever written about history — and it raises a fascinating question: what did Orwell actually mean by this? Why would the story of the past matter so much that entire societies fight over it?Join us for a lively, thought-provoking seminar that explores how history works beneath the surface of our modern world. We’ll look at how collective memory forms, why societies build narratives about their origins, and how the past continues to influence identity, values, and meaning in everyday life. You’ll come away with a sharper sense of how history is not just something we study — it’s something we live.This isn’t a lecture about dates. It’s about why the past still matters — and how learning to think historically can change the way you see the world.? Presented by Dr. Scott Craig, an award-winning historian and university lecturer with over 15 years of teaching experience, this one-hour session is perfect for curious adults who enjoy big ideas, meaningful conversation, and lifelong learning.✅ What to ExpectA welcoming, conversational environment — no prior knowledge requiredFascinating stories and ideas that connect the past to modern lifeA chance to meet like-minded lifelong learnersA meaningful break from routine that will leave you thinking differently?️ Date &amp; Time: Friday, 30 January | 12:00–1:00 PM? Location: Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside QLD?️ Tickets: FREE – Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat now✨ Be part of Platform Lifelong Learning — Brisbane’s home for enriching community seminars. Come explore the past not as something distant, but as something that continues to shape your life every day.
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chermside
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Chermside Library
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- **full address**: Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside, Australia

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- **organizer**: Platform Lifelong Learning (https://allevents.in/org/platform-lifelong-learning/27110716)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside, Australia
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Platform Lifelong Learning
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about History Is Alive: How the Past Gives Meaning to Your Present ?
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