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The Stuff of History presents a thoughtful and often funny, curated selection of fascinating forgotten histories that give insight into some of the Western world's most important cultural moments. Told from the perspective of the overlooked, the book will present the curious and adventurous listener with the stories behind icons that surround us and inform our everyday lives, be they people or objects.

A New York Times Bestseller An eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it...

Stuff You Missed: History is a fast-paced show that uncovers the forgotten, overlooked, and surprising stories hiding between the lines of history books. Each episode dives into lesser-known events, unusual figures, and hidden moments that shaped the world, giving listeners a fresh perspective on the past and revealing the fascinating details most people never learned in school.

Where would we be without the humble toothbrush? What about a wine glass, a pair of high heels or the toilet? Comedian Katy Brand explores the extraordinary stories behind ordinary objects to help us appreciate the little things that make life so much more liveable. Did you know the first electric toothbrush was made in 1880? Or that the fork shaped British table manners and, to this day, influences the taste of the food? Or that our beds are a reflection of our attitudes to sleep, sex and status?

Our world is filled with stories and ideas that can help us learn and grow.Basically, life is full of fascinating stuff.Join The Motley Experience founder, Aristidis Marousas, as he explores various topics, uncovers interesting facts, and discusses big ideas on Stuff Explained.Experience Your World.Visit our website for more original content.Follow/Like us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.#StuffExplained Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Stuff For Kids" is like a podcast version of an encyclopedia, made just for curious young minds! Designed for kids aged 7-12, this fun, engaging, and inspiring podcast takes listeners on thrilling adventures around the world, diving into history, science, and so much more. From the mysteries of the Pyramids and Machu Picchu to the incredible stories of Amelia Earhart and Steve Jobs, we explore famous moments in history, the wonders of space, and even chat with professionals in exciting careers. Perfect for kids who love to learn and explore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Greetings and Salutations, earthlings! We are Jose and Isaiah and this is STUFF WE ARE OBSESSED WITH!! Yet... another podcast that no one wants, but, we have plenty of weird hobbies...and therapy is expansive...so why not share it with the world! We are going to talk about the strange, unusual, the paranormal, the abnormal, the bizarre, and strange--already said that one...oh....-- Take a journey with us into the Stuff We Are Obsessed With...

A show that explores the extraordinary stories behind the ordinary stuff you use or do every day! From familiar foods and common clothing items to technologies that you use and games that you play, Stuff Tales covers all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that come from? And why is that a thing? Hosted by Kunal Mandal, brought to you by WYN Studio.

An irreverent, geeky, and occasionally gory History podcast where we discuss the past and the stuff that made it. Mixing material culture, microhistory, and storytelling, we find new angles from which to examine world history through strange and interesting objects. We are two history professors from different cultures and a generation apart in age. Join us as we laugh and learn together.

In This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed, civil rights scholar Charles E. Cobb Jr., describes the vital role that armed self-defense played in the survival and liberation of black communities in America during the Southern Freedom Movement of the 1960s.

The podcast on man things

The brains behind Medals Going Home have decided to try and make a podcast! Despite doing a lot of different things with historical items I know literally nothing about history! It was my worst subject at school. So it’s time to change that. I’ll be sitting down with friends and family to talk about some of the items I’ve been working on, some of the stories behind the items and all the interesting things we have done together. But also asking and answering general questions about anything and everything. Who doesn’t need to know more stuff! This podcast is about knowledge. Stuff we ...

We give you background info , facts and information on your favorite topics. Such as movies , myths and history.

Ever wonder how things used to be? On "Let's Talk About Stuff," we dig into all sorts of history – from ancient times to more recent events. We'll tell you about amazing discoveries, big changes, and the everyday lives of people who lived long ago. Get ready for a journey through time!

Join me JackFacts in learning about food history ranging from ingredients to dishes. I share what I learn on my own with y'all. Meaning that I am always looking for input on what to read, watch, or learn from next!

Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.

Did you know that a heavy rain was responsible for the demise of a Dynasty, during which the Great Wall was built?Did you know that Italian merchant and explorer Marco Polo finished his master piece about China in prison?And an Emperor proclaimed African giraffes as magical Chinese unicorns Qilin.Follow the podcast, ‘Stuff you missed in Chinese history,’ to learn more fun facts during the past few thousand years in this country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the podcast, I feed random topics into an AI tool that generates a deep dive analysis audio conversation. This is the result! The source document is included in the description. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True Weird Stuff is the award-winning podcast hosted by Sheri Lynch. Surprising, odd, bizarre - and sometimes insane. Always true. Let us tell you a story…

Welcome to the mind of Musician, Peter Marchant - A podcast exploring music, history, art, travel and health. Keep Peter's podcasting and music going by subscribing on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.