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 7th
11:39 AM
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Our First Event!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Our first expedition will be The Holy Crusades, in which we will explore how Christianity got its groove back and then promptly lost it. You’ll study the exciting 500 years of history in 15 minutes or less, learn about Eleanor of Aquitaine and her femme cohorts, and discover the debacle of the Children’s Crusade.

  • Pete’s Candy Store
  • September 26, 7-8:30



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The Holy Crusades: how Christianity got its groove back and then promptly lost it.

Byzantium to Bummerville

Over 500 years of history artfully boiled down into a delicious and easily digested, condensed-soup of an overview. Learn the major causes of the Crusades, what went down in Jerusalem, and how these medieval battles pertain to modern day relations in the Middle East.

Eleanor of Aquitaine and Other Sexy Ladies of the Crusades

While the menfolk were all going about stabbing things (typical), these babes were busy deciding the fate of the newly formed Christian states. Taught by a real live high school teacher…it’s the history lesson you always dreamed of!

The Children’s Crusade: The Goonies Times 30,000 

When professionally trained warriors fail, it’s time to send in the unarmed pre-teens. You’ll want to give your undivided attention to our fascinating account of this odd and unfortunate event.

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