History Speakers

History keynote speakers bring the past to life, helping audiences understand how historical events, leadership decisions and cultural changes have shaped the world we live in today. From historians and authors to broadcasters and documentary presenters, history speakers cover topics such as ancient civilisations, world wars, political history, social change and historical leadership lessons. Their talks often draw links between the past and modern business, leadership and society, showing how history can inform decision-making and strategy today. Hire a history speaker as a great way to educate, inspire and engage audiences with powerful stories, important lessons and fascinating insights from the past.

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Kemba Smith

Criminal Justice Reform Activist, Founded the Kemba Smith Foundation, Former State Advocacy Campaigns Director & Author of ‘The Kemba Smith Story’
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Dr. Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins

Core Investigator & Health Scientist at the Philadelphia VA Medical Centre, Vice Provost Postdoctoral Fellow & Won The National Journalism Award for Investigative Reporting
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Lenora Billings-Harris

President and CEO of UbuntuGlobal, Co-Founder of The Inclusive Leaders Institute, Author of ‘The Diversity Advantage’ & a Member of the Speaker Hall of Fame
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Carina White

Co-founder of C&R Management Service, Co-Founder of the Black Mums Upfront Podcast, Social Activist & Former Director at GameChangers Youth
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Buki Mosaku

Founder of DiverseCity Think Tank & Creator of the MBNT & Author of ‘I Don’t Understand? A Practical Guide to Navigating Bias in the Workplace’
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Jodi-Ann Burey

Created & Hosts the Black Cancer Podcast, Co-Chair of Deaf Spotlight, Author of ‘Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work’ & Had Her Article Included in Harvard Business Review’s Top 100 Most Viewed Articles in History
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Aisha Suleiman

Founding Member of Amazon’s Black Employee Network, Head of Culture & Inclusion at IPG Mediabrands & Recognised on the EMpower 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders List
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Yomi Adegoke

British Journalist, Broadcaster & Cultural Commentator, Columnist for The Guardian, Former Multimedia Producer for Channel 4 News & Co-Host of the ‘Slay In Your Lane’ Podcast
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Emma Dabiri

Broadcaster, Academic & Teaching Fellow at SOAS’ Africa Department, Social Historian & Author of ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’
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Emmanuel Jal

Musician, Actor, Peace Ambassador, Former Child Soldier & Spokesperson For The Make Poverty History Campaign
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Luther Blissett

Former Professional Footballer, Watford’s Record Appearance Maker & All-Time Leading Goal Scorer, Director of Football at Burnham, Football Pundit on Channel 4 & Football Speaker
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Michael Portillo

TV Presenter & Broadcaster, Hosted the ‘Great British Railway Journeys’ Programme, Hosts ‘ Sunday with Michael Portillo’ on GBN, Former Conservative MP & Secretary of State for Defence, Chaired the Judges of the Man Booker Prize & Former British Chairman of the British-Spanish Tertulias

Hiring a leading history speaker brings a unique and valuable perspective to events by connecting past events with present-day challenges. These speakers translate complex historical moments into clear, relevant lessons on leadership, strategy, risk and decision-making, helping organisations better understand patterns and long-term thinking. By drawing on real-world examples from history, they offer fresh insight into topics such as resilience, change and innovation. This makes their content highly engaging and practical, enabling audiences to reflect, learn and apply historical lessons to modern business and organisational contexts.

History speakers cover a wide range of topics that bring the past to life while drawing clear connections to the present. Common areas include major historical events, political history, military history and social change, as well as the stories of influential figures and leadership throughout history. Many also explore themes such as decision-making, crisis management and innovation, using historical case studies to provide practical lessons for modern organisations. In addition, speakers often tailor their content to specific industries or themes, ensuring their insights are relevant, engaging and applicable to today’s audiences.

The cost to hire a history speaker can range from around £1,000 for local or emerging experts to more than £100,000 for internationally recognised historians and television personalities. Mid-tier national historians, authors and broadcasters typically range between £5,000 and £10,000, with fees varying based on the speaker’s profile and demand. Other factors such as travel, audience size, event duration and whether tailored presentations or Q&A sessions are required can also affect pricing.

As every event is different, contact SpeakOut to discuss your requirements and find a speaker that fits your brief and budget today!