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The Problem with Museums

The Problem with Museums

Season 3 Episode 1
12:14
The Rise of Beer

The Rise of Beer

Season 3 Episode 2
12:21
Why Are There 12 People on a Jury?

Why Are There 12 People on a Jury?

Season 3 Episode 6
11:08
Where did Advice Columns Come From?

Where did Advice Columns Come From?

Season 3 Episode 8
8:05
Economic Lessons from Past Pandemics

Economic Lessons from Past Pandemics

Season 3 Episode 9
10:11
How We Discovered Germs

How We Discovered Germs

Season 3 Episode 11
9:07
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Origin of Everything

Welcome To Origin of Everything!

If you're curious about where it all comes from, then this is place for you. Every week, we're going to investigate the fact that every aspect of our daily reality, whether its the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that get us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves, emerge from thousands of intersecting histories.

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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!
Why Are There SO Many Confederate Monuments?
10:16
Danielle looks at Confederate and Union Civil War monuments.
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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