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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November 21st
6:59 PM
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December Lecture!!!!

What you need to know:

December’s lectures will cover the history of Russia from the start of imperialism to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Come learn about crazy czars, rad revolutionaries, pissed-off peasants, and demanding dictators. Oh yeah, and our guest lecturer is a real-live Russian guy who knows more facts than you can shake a beet at.

Noble Comrad DJs Yolki and Palki will be providing you with auditory pleasure throughout the evening.

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In Soviet Russia, S.A.S.S. teach YOU!

Imperial Russia: The Craziest Place You Ever Heard Of

Russia is giant, cold, old, and doesn’t know if it lives in Europe or Asia. This means that it’s history is quite distinct from that of any neighboring countries. Our first lecture will present you with overview of pre-revolution Russia and the brilliant nutcases who told everyone who lived there what to do.

Eff This, We’re Sick of Farming Potatoes for You!

See what made the oppressed majority finally rise up and take matters into their own hands, and listen to the fascinating account of the revolutionary years that lead up to the formation of  the U.S.S.R.

More Than Kin, and Less Than Kind

Pay attention to this one, it’s relevant to current events! Our final lecture will cover the history of the Soviet Union, and what it was like for the men and women tryin’ to make it happen out there on the steppes.