History Episodes:
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Can We Be More Effective With Language?
Have you ever wondered what’s up with double negation, the history of gender neutral pronouns, or why swearing is taboo? Then get ready for this week’s guest, linguist …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Why Does Gynecological Care Affect Us All?
Did you know that in ancient Greece, the stereotype that women were “overly emotional” came from the false idea of a “wandering womb?” Neither did we! Dr. Karen …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Who Was John Hancock?
You probably learned about the Founding Fathers in school…or maybe you had a deep Hamilton phase like the rest of us, but what about the lesser known figures …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Happened To Local Newspapers?
So much of our news consumption these days comes from social media and cable news, but whatever happened to local newspapers? Journalist, author, and educator Meg Heckan joins …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Is White Supremacy A Covert Killer?
If you loved our episode on the women of the far right then this one’s for you! We’re returning to the world of white nationalism to uncover the …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s The History Of Eyeliner? with Zahra Hankir
Kohl. Mebari. Kajal. Eyeliner. It may go by many names, but most people know exactly what this iconic makeup tool is, and how to use it to enhance …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Why Do We Play With Dolls? with Freyja Hartzell
Dolls play a huge part in our childhoods. Whether it was your best friend, or it gave you the creeps, your doll probably had some role in making …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Was Going On In The Middle Ages? with Dr. Janina Ramirez
Warrior princesses. Gender-bending Vikings. Nuns who were writing about orgasms and writing world-class music. This week, Dr. Janina Ramirez is taking us back to the 400s—and introducing us …
About Getting Curious Podcast
A weekly exploration of all the things Jonathan Van Ness is curious about. Come on a journey with Jonathan and experts in their respective fields as they get curious about anything and everything under the sun.