This week we're talking about the history of science fiction! From The Tempest to Tron, we'll talk about our favorite authors, directors, and characters.

Recorded April 28, 2021

Produced by @secretloft

Ariel: @ariel.ist

Alex: @dr.wires

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This week we're talking about the history of fairy tales. From the salons of Europe to your favorite Disney adaptations, we'll talk about the gritty original stories before they were toned down for the kids.

Recorded April 21, 2021

Produced by @secretloft

Ariel: @ariel.ist

Alex: @dr.wires

http://secretloftnyc.com/

This week we're talking about the history of drugs, from amphetamines to Xanax. From ancient ayahuasca ceremonies to smoking legalized spliffs on the front steps of the NYPD headquarters, humans have always consumed mind-altering chemicals. We talk about the history, the science, and our own personal experiences.

Filmed April 14, 2021

Produced by @secretloft

Ariel: @ariel.ist

Alex: @dr.wires

http://secretloftnyc.com/

This week we're talking about the history of NYC Nightclubs! From Mancuso's Loft to Schrager's Studio 54, from the party monsters of The Limelight to the hipsters of Webster Hall.

Filmed April 7, 2021

Produced by @secretloft

Ariel: @ariel.ist

Alex: @dr.wires

http://secretloftnyc.com/

This week we're talking about Spring and the origins of Easter, including Ishtar, Ēostre, Passover, Easter, Jesus, Judas, Fabergé and Peeps!

This week we're talking about the history of the Olympics. From racing in the nude to swimming in the Seine, and how to score a perfect 10!

Recorded March 24, 2021

Produced by @secretloft

Ariel: @ariel.ist

Alex: @dr.wires

http://secretloftnyc.com/

This week we're navigating our ship through the history of pirates! From ancient pirate queens to dark web and Silk Road fiends.

This week @dr.wires and @ariel.ist discuss Louis XIV’s love for calves and red shoes, Marie Taglioni’s silhouette inspiring scoliosis, the hottest swan in Matthew Bourne’s lake, and so much more!

This week we're talking about space! Covering astronomers, astronauts, aliens and other out of this world phenomena.

This week we're talking about the history of street art and graffiti.

Recorded February 17, 2021

Produced by @secretloft

Ariel: @ariel.ist

Alex: @dr.wires

http://secretloftnyc.com/