They say there’s truth in fiction, so this month, we’re looking at the real history behind our favorite fantastical tales. It’ll be fun, it’ll be nerdy, and no one will make any “fake news” jokes.
Event details:
- Tuesday, May 9th
- Doors at 7pm, Talks at 7:30
- At The Bedford
- Facebook Invite
With talks on:
- The Real World Impact of Star Wars’ Jedi
- A History of Dragons
- Harry Potter and the Fandom Online
Lecture details:
The Real World Impact of Star Wars’ Jedi
Amateur historian, experienced SASS speaker, and self-proclaimed Hufflepuff Kevin Valliere helps the audience master the basics of how the Jedi became a very real religion and inspired progressive movements across our world.
A History of Dragons
Josephine Livingstone, culture staff writer at the New Republic / hilarious and insightful person, delves into the expansive lore surrounding the earth’s most fascinating beast.
Harry Potter and the Fandom Online
Brooklyn cultural phenom Theresa Buchheister, who is also the co-founder and artistic director of Title:Point, shares the story of Harry Potter in relation to it’s online fandom to prove they’re as intertwined as Voldermort and Quirrell’s turban.