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Origin of Everything

Why Are There SO Many Confederate Monuments?

Season 2 Episode 25

Origin of Everything takes a field trip to Washington, D.C. and explores the painful history and legacy of America's Civil War. Danielle looks at Confederate and Union Civil War monuments and what spurred their construction after the war.

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The Rise of Beer
12:21
People across the globe love beer. A LOT.
The Problem with Museums
12:14
Are museum collections ethical?
Why Doesn't the US Have Paid Parental Leave?
11:34
Danielle looks at the history of maternity leave.
How a Spy Changed Horror Movies
10:52
You may not know their names, but these screams are so ubiquitous in horror films.
Why Are Prescription Drugs SO Expensive?
10:15
Today Danielle examines the history of pharmaceutical regulation in America.
A Brief History of Men's Underwear
11:02
Danielle takes a "brief" look at the history of male undergarments!
When did the News Start?
11:39
When did the News Start?
Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?
10:07
Why did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin plant a flag on the moon?
Why Do We Go to Prom?
11:01
Why Do We Go to Prom?
Do We Still Need Libraries?
13:12
In the internet age what's the point of libraries?
Why Do We Have Housing Projects?
11:23
What's the history behind public housing?
Why Do Students Have So Much Debt?
12:14
Going to college in America ain't cheap.
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