by JP Dean | Jul 17, 2019
Learn more about the dark rock that helped to turn an empire into a powerhouse of industry. Presented by Andre M. Mahdi All it took to shake the earth and build an empire was a useful lump of flammable rock. Let’s discuss the powerhouse that is coal, and the...
by JP Dean | Jul 16, 2019
A feminist and historical look at prostitution in the 19th century. Presented by Captain Karl August Bergmann & Sarah Worman The industrial cities of the nineteenth century saw a marked increase in prostitution. This presentation intends to take a feminist look at...
by JP Dean | Jul 15, 2019
Presented by Andre M. Mahdi To go explore the 1893 Chicago Exposition is a great adventure, but to find a way avoid the crowds and still see all that it had to offer was almost impossible for one day. If you want a few shortcuts, hints, and even some lost gems come...
by JP Dean | Jul 11, 2019
Violet Rays & Good Vibrations: Sex and Medicine in the Age of Tesla (18+) A discussion of the development and uses of the vibrator and violet wand in the late 1800’s. Presented by Alexei Bashkirov Join the only-slightly-mad scientist Alexei Bashkirov as he...
by JP Dean | Jul 10, 2019
A discussion of how physics and human perception can be combined with craftsmanship to help create outstanding props. Presented by Alexei Bashkirov You know HOW to make those cool props, and you’ve got a good handle on finishes. But have you ever thought about...
