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In this sweeping social history that covers the past seventy thousand years, Brian Fagan and Nadia Durrani look at the endlessly varied role of the bed through time. This was a place for sex, death, childbirth, storytelling, and sociability as well as sleeping. But who did what with whom, why, and how could vary incredibly depending on the time and place. It is only in the modern era that the bed has transformed into a private, hidden zone, and its rich social history has largely been forgotten. 

Before modern inventions and conveniences, humans had ingenious ways of solving problems. So how exactly did humans survive before fridges, without clothes or before surnames were invented? Find out the answers to these questions and more, right here. Hosted by Ollie Guillou.

Ever wonder how people lived before phones, microwaves, or even toilet paper? What Did We Do Before...? is a fun, kid-friendly history podcast that travels back in time to discover what life was like before modern inventions. Each episode explores one everyday object — from toothbrushes to traffic lights — revealing the clever, weird, and surprising ways people used to get by. Hosted by Bryan Betz, this show blends fascinating history, humor, and storytelling to spark curiosity in listeners of all ages. Perfect for curious kids, families, and classrooms who love to ask, “Wait… what did...

There is an old adage that “it takes a village to raise a child.” This is also true for the United States Forest Service, a sprawling outfit that employs 30,000 people spread over nine regions and across 600 ranger districts ranging anywhere from 50,000 to more than 1 million acres. This expansive organization has always required the help of an army of unpaid wives, sons, and daughters. ”What Did We Get Ourselves Into?” tells the stories of those intrepid women who gave their lives to “the outfit” without any expectation of notoriety or reward. Over the course of several episodes, ...