How Historians Think: Evidence, Argument and the Search for Truth
Toby Lincoln
- Regions:
- London, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- professional
- Fee:
- Unknown
- Category:
- Humanities
- Updated:
- 4th June 2026
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This talk explains what historians actually do. It looks at how historians use evidence, ask questions, deal with uncertainty, and construct arguments about the past. It is particularly relevant at a time when misinformation, artificial intelligence, and political polarisation make critical thinking more important than ever.
This is a good talk for schools, adult education groups, literary societies, history groups, and general audiences interested in how knowledge is made.
Views: 28 | Enquiries: 0About Toby Lincoln
Dr Toby Lincoln is a historian, educator, and university lecturer who gives clear, engaging talks on history, China, artificial intelligence, education, and the changing world of knowledge. He specialises in making complex subjects accessible to general audiences, drawing connections between the past and the issues shaping our lives today.
His talks are suitable for U3A groups, Rotary and Probus clubs, historical and literary societies, schools, universities, professional groups, and online audiences. Each session is designed to be informative, lively, and discussion-friendly, with no prior knowledge required.
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