For most people, a salon is the place where you get your hair done. For the great thinkers of the European Enlightenment, a salon was an intellectual gathering to discuss literature, art and philosophy. For AP European History students at Naaleh, a salon is an opportunity to delve into 18th century thought—with coffee, cocoa and snacks. Students played the roles of thinkers from John Locke to Voltaire to Mary Wollstonecraft, debating human nature, the role of government, women’s rights, and so much more. The activity was an exciting foray into the world of the intellectual elite of the 1700s, complete with costumes, strong opinions and a hefty dose of fun, proving once again that there’s never a dull day at Naaleh.