Society for the Advancement of Social Studies
All the history you knew but forgot, and
all the booze you need to forget it again.

The Society for the Advancement of Social Studies (SASS), The Brooklyn Brainery, and Public Assembly are proud to present a series of free lectures designed to both entertain and enlighten. On the first Tuesday of month, we will discuss a different historical topic that you probably knew at one point but don’t remember anymore.

This will be accompanied by fun games, surprise guests, and most importantly THEMED DRINK SPECIALS from the good folks at Public Assembly, which everyone knows is the best way to ensure maximum knowledge gained.
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September 30th
6:49 PM

October Lecture!! Hooray!

What you need to know:

We are excited to announce that our next lecture will be “Real and Scary Historical Halloween,” so get ready to be creeped out by things that aren’t just in your imagination. You’ll be introduced to a cornucopia of ancient corpses, figure out which islands/basements to avoid if you don’t want to be eaten by cannibals, and learn exactly what it is that makes serial killers so special.

Last month’s meeting was standing room only, so show up early to get a good spot and take advantage of Pete’s awesome happy hour.

  • Pete’s Candy Store
  • October 17th, 7 - 8:30

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Real and Scary Historical Halloween

Mummies of the World

Whether nature made them by accident, or people made them because people do weird things, mummies always provide a rare glimpse of life in the olden days. Become familiar with the different icky ways mummies are made, and get ready to meet some dead celebrities.

Serial Killers: Qu’est Que C’est?

Serial killers are nuts! Learn what separates them from boring regular murderers, and hear stories of some of the past’s most infamous creepsters.

Cannibals and the People they Eat

Could you ever bring yourself to eat another person? Our special guest lecturer, the learned Jonathan Soma, will help you make an informed decision by teaching you about cannibals who live everywhere from the jungles of South America to  suburban basements.