History Episodes:
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What’s The History Of Gay Cruising?
“Everybody’s doing it, but nobody’s talking about it because it’s so secretive.” Alrighty, curious people, we’re getting spicy & kicking off Queer History Month with a smash (not …
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PRETTY CURIOUS | Is Gilded Age Hair So Big Because It’s Full Of Secrets?
Think Gilded Age hair is super 19th century? Uhhh – think again! The hairstyling practices and salon culture that we’ve come to know today draw major inspiration from …
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What Is Project 2025? with Strict Scrutiny
The Destiny’s Child of constitutional law (aka Strict Scrutiny) is back on Getting Curious to help us digest and dissect all the wack-a-doodle nonsense that is: Project 2025. …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Gay Was Abraham Lincoln?
We’re looking for a man in politics. Thick thighs. 6’4”. Gray eyes. Abraham Lincoln, course – or as we’re lovingly referring to him on this episode: GAY-braham Lincoln. …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Gay Republicans?
Neil J. Young is here to answer all our burning questions about the history of gay people within the Republican party! Neil and Jonathan go back to the …
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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 | What Was The U.S. Up To From 1945-1980?
The Vietnam War caused a ton of strife both domestically and internationally, but so many details were hidden from the public for a long time. Naturally, Jonathan has …
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