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Is the Rosa Parks Story True?

Is the Rosa Parks Story True?

Season 1 Episode 20
8:14
When DId Marriage Become about Love?

When DId Marriage Become about Love?

Season 1 Episode 23
7:28
What If Islam Conquered Europe?

What If Islam Conquered Europe?

Season 1 Episode 25
8:37
The Origin of Race in the USA

The Origin of Race in the USA

Season 1 Episode 26
9:22
What If There Were No Taxes?

What If There Were No Taxes?

Season 1 Episode 27
8:58
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?

Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?

Season 1 Episode 28
9:06
The 2nd Amendment Explained

The 2nd Amendment Explained

Season 1 Episode 29
9:28
When Men Wore High Heels

When Men Wore High Heels

Season 1 Episode 30
6:27
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Origin of Everything

Why was Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls?

Season 1 Episode 19

Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls might seem strange to modern eyes and sensibilities, but up until the 1940’s a lot of people thought pink was the more masculine color and blue was clearly more feminine. So how did we end up in a world where it’s 100% confirmed that pink is the marker of all things girly and blue denotes boyhood? Well it’s a long strange story, so watch the episode to find out!

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Today Danielle examines the history of pharmaceutical regulation in America.
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Danielle takes a "brief" look at the history of male undergarments!
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13:12
In the internet age what's the point of libraries?
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11:23
What's the history behind public housing?
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