Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson: architect, educator, farmer. lawyer, statesman … and the man who defined American independence.

J.D. Sutton brings Thomas Jefferson to life, recalling the story of how our Declaration of Independence was created, and speaking of his enduring hope for the spread of freedom and self-government throughout the world.

Benjamin Franklin
Franklin was a scientist, printer, writer, inventor, statesman and one of the most significant men of the 18th Century--a man who tamed lightning, documented the Gulf Stream, started the first fire department, the first free lending library, insurance company, the Philadelphia Hospital, and the University of Pennsylvania. He was a man of many talents and influences. He was born a Briton and died an American.

Bill Pacer embodies Ben Franklin. Enjoy a journey with a man whose ideals and statesmanship changed the world; whose influence and genius is still felt; and whose dedication to freedom and self-government helped birth a new nation.

Somewhere in Time: Time Travel Romances
Join a discussion on the nature and evolution of Time Travel Romances.

The Adventurer's Club
Have you been there, done that and gotten the T-Shirt? Have you ever said, “No sh*t, there I was…”? This is the place for you! Come share your tales of adventure, daring and peril!

Victorian Sci-Fi Lit
From Jules Verne’s “From The Earth To The Moon” and H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine”, these men are part of the inspiration for Steampunk. Come learn about the founding fathers of Science Fiction.

Ladies’ Victorian Hairstyles for a Modern Age with Talloolah Love
Learn how to have that edge with your hairstyle when you go out on the town.

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Makeup Techniques with Andrea Mast Kessel
Andrea shows hot to transform faces into any look imaginable through the use of makeup, proper tools, tips and techniques.

Native American Myth Busters
Discuss the facts, myths and outright lies that surround Native American history and culture

Time Travel and Parallel Universes
A recent discovery by a group of California scientists shows that a quantum state is now observable with the human eye. Consider its implications: Time travel may now be feasible. Doc Brown would be proud.

In Search Of… Cryptoarchaeology
The Bagdad Battery, the Antikythera Mechanism and more are discussed.

Gender, Race & Equality in Fandom
Come listen to real people discuss the real issues of how Gender, Race and Equality affect Sci-Fi fandom.

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Pirates: Fact and Fiction
From Blackbeard to pirates in the 21st century; listen to a discussion on the evolution of piracy from the onset to modern day. See how much has changed and how much has stayed the same both in real life and on the silver screen.

The Clockwork City of Alexandria, Egypt
The city of Alexandria from the first to third century CE was a city of clockwork and Steampunk. The city of the Ptolemies and Cleopatra literally had vending machines, steam powered altars which mimed miracles. Come find out more about the original Steampunks!

Victorian Food Preservation
Not everything always came in a can or a jar. Back in the day you had to can it yourself! Come learn about old school food preservation techniques.

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A Lecture on Ætheric Spectrology
Æ theric Spectrology is the science and study of ghosts, spirits, and other spiritual phenomena through the use of the psychic senses. Often used in support of empirical scientific inquiry, it is nevertheless a distinct discipline with its own peculiar rules and methodologies. Far from being the slap-dash mélange of dramatic theatre and cosmic mumbo-jumbo one might expect from the reports from the parlors of so-called Spiritualist Mediums, Ætheric Spectrology seeks to bring the scientific method to bear on some of the most baffling and intriguing questions of the Modern Era using the unique senses of the human spirit that science has yet to duplicate.

Historical Reenacting: The Glory and the Pitfalls
Focusing on the American War for Independence, American Civil War (or War of Northern Aggression if you prefer), and the Middle Ages, living historians discuss what it takes to preserve our historical heritage and save it from being lost to the ravages of ignorance and apathy.

Makers Panels
“ Hey! Isn’t that part of an old vacuum cleaner?” “I saw something like that in my grandmother’s kitchen!” They design it, build it, make it, mod it, paint it, stick pieces and parts together that were never meant to be! Come see some of the greatest makers in the South!

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Traditional Fiber Arts
Bring your knitting needles and share ideas, techniques and resources.

Steampunk Superheroes
Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Professor X…what if they weren’t creations of the 20th century, but came out of the minds of Verne or Wells? Aesthetics, motivations, actions, mannerisms, and their wonderful toys!

The Science of Steampunk
Steampunk has come of age and is the darling of the Fandom community. But while its aesthetics definitely tingle the senses, do all those wonderful toys come short of being realistic?

Come listen to the Professor as he delves into ray-guns, strength-enhancing exo-skeletons, balloon-affixed flying machines, digital mechanical computers, and other sorts of Steampunk goodies to show you the truth behind the fiction!

Tesla vs. Watt
The Great Debate: Tesla vs. Watt. If you like radio shows like "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" and "Whadyathink?" - you'll love Tesla v. Watt. Can you answer these questions: Which is better - a ray gun or black powder? What makes for a better love scene - an electric trolley or a steam engine? Espresso or Frozen Margarita? Then you just may be the contestant we are looking for. You don't need to know much about Tesla or Watt, but you do need to know how to have a good time, how to take joke, how to be funny, and be comfortable making up and pulling answers out of your butt at a moment's notice. The prize for the winners? Bragging rights and a big smile. The game is fun, and a great way to start your day.

 

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