Turning from the 2015 Lecture Series' focus on the First World War, the 2016 History Lecture Series looked to the University's immediate environs: Seattle. Drs. John Findlay, Quintard Taylor, Linda Nash, and James Gregory examined Seattle's history through the lens of political, environmental, demographic, and radical history. Ranging from an introduction to the origins of Seattle's founders to an examination of Seattle's incredible growth, from its relatively homogenous early years to its increasingly diverse modern makeup, "Excavating Seattle's Histories: People, Politics, Place" offered new perspectives on Seattle's history. The Series challenged assumptions on what makes Seattle the city it is today and pointed to the many different possible futures. To watch videos of this year's lectures, follow the link: History Lecture Series 2016.