The Rest Is History
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Forever Ago
by Brains On Universe
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| Date | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 1 | #57 |
About the show
Brains On Universe presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
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Latest episodes
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More slang words: Aura, OK and glitch
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Wizard of Oz mystery: Who stole the ruby slippers?
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The rise and fall of fancy men
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How pizza took over the world
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How did air travel first take off?
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Toy Time! What’s the history behind yo-yos, hula hoops and slime?
August 19, 2026 · 31 minFor as long as there have been humans, there have been toys! But do you know the history behind some of your favorites? Join Joy and Evette as they tackle the history of three top toys: the yo-yo, the hula-hoop and slime. They’ll answer…
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Sneak peek: Hoax Hunters explain the Pokemon Shock
August 14, 2026 · 7 minThis is a sneak peek of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass subscribers. It’s a follow up to the Forever Ago episode about the history of Pokemon. This time, Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters to investigate a phenomenon…