“Haunted History” A Series of Short Lectures Presented by The Society for the Advancement of Social Studies

 The Society for the Advancement of Social Studies (SASS!) is proud to present a series of free lectures designed to both entertain and enlighten. Once a month we meet at a bar to discuss historical topics that you probably knew at one point but don’t remember anymore. Plus, themed drink specials.

Monday night’s event on Haunted History will consist of three short lectures:

Cultures of Death: An Informal History, in which the Morbid Anatomy Library‘s Joanna Ebenstein will talk about how death-themed arts, crafts and amusements have been used as medication for our own feelings on the topic.

The History of Ghost Stories, Featuring Historic Ghost Stories, in which Todd Cobb tells us why cultures the world over are fascinated by these nebulous beings.

Madame Tussaud: Hot Wax and Cold Stiffs, in which Michelle Legro reveals the grisly beginnings of this Times Square classic.

More info on the event at http://getsaucedatsass.tumblr.com/