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Artifactual Scholar Lectures in History and culture All lectures can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Mr.

Giampaolo Di Gregorio, the Artifactual Scholar, is an historian, archaeologist, and educator with a passion for telling the stories of our past. He has presented numerous historical lectures and discussions on a variety of topics in American and European history, including :

the US Civil War
the French Revolution
the Renaissance
the archaeology of a northern plantation
the significance of the Statue of Liberty

He is available to discuss these topics or any that would meet the interests of your group. Di Gregorio is a Visiting Lecturer in the History Department at Bridgewater State University and an Instructor in the Anthropology Department at Wheaton College. Additionally, he has several years of experience as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service and as a professional archaeologist.

As we celebrate our 250th birthday, here is a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Thanks to all of the participa...
07/04/2026

As we celebrate our 250th birthday, here is a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Thanks to all of the participants and the folks at Mansfield Cable Access.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Indep...

After a long hiatus, finally a new History Short. Looking at federal agents targeting immigrant groups, warrantless arr...
03/26/2026

After a long hiatus, finally a new History Short. Looking at federal agents targeting immigrant groups, warrantless arrests, mass deportations.... not current events, but the early 20th century- The Palmer Raids

Immigration raids, mass deportations, fear of others...an episode from early 20th century American history.

As part of the 250th Anniversary celebrations for Mansfield, MA, I created this short video about the history of one of ...
08/21/2025

As part of the 250th Anniversary celebrations for Mansfield, MA, I created this short video about the history of one of the town's historic sites- the Card Chapel. Thanks to the Mansfield Historical Society, 250th Celebration Committee, and Spring Brook Cemetery.

A new looks at the Bread and Roses strike in Lawrence, MA.
04/06/2025

A new looks at the Bread and Roses strike in Lawrence, MA.

Textile workers in Lawrence, MA take action in 1912.

Here's a new about a minor 19th century conflict, the Pastry War.
09/23/2024

Here's a new about a minor 19th century conflict, the Pastry War.

A war between Mexico and France sparked by pastries? Well, sort of.

01/04/2024

Happy New Year!!

2023 was quite the year for the Artifactual Scholar. Presented 144 talks on a wide variety of topics.

Looking forward to exciting adventures in 2024.

Hi all. I just set up a new website. Check it out, and let me know what you think.
06/06/2023

Hi all. I just set up a new website. Check it out, and let me know what you think.

Our lectures on history, art, and culture are designed to engage and inform audiences. Join us for an entertaining and educational experience that will expand your knowledge on these fascinating topics.

Getting ready for a talk in Walpole.
01/27/2022

Getting ready for a talk in Walpole.

Another new just in time for the Christmas holiday. https://youtu.be/A2CBhIp6Rn0The story behind the popular Christm...
12/22/2021

Another new just in time for the Christmas holiday. https://youtu.be/A2CBhIp6Rn0
The story behind the popular Christmas carol.

The story of the popular Christmas carol

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