History Episodes:
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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 …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s The Cultural History Of The Calorie? with Dr. Athia Choudhury
What’s in a calorie? So much more than what you see on a box of cereal or a restaurant menu. The story of the nutritional calorie is the …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s The History Of Pockets? with Dr. Hannah Carlson
You know the feeling when you try on a dress and realize—it has pockets? Those pockets were more than 500 years in the making! Dr. Hannah Carlson joins …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s Happening With The Supreme Court? with Strict Scrutiny
What’s better than one constitutional law expert? THREE! This spring we had the honor of speaking with Professor Melissa Murray about the Supreme Court’s recent term. Now she’s …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Who Were History’s Queer Seamen? with Dr. Seth LeJacq
Sea Daddies! Sea Queens! Land hoes! This week, we’re getting wet and wild with Dr. Seth LeJacq to learn what life was like for queer sailors in the …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Many Hard Rights Can One Supreme Court Take? with Professor Melissa Murray
In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court of the United States will hand down decisions that could have major implications for LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, tribal sovereignty, and …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Did New Orleans Become New Orleans? (Part Two) with Dr. Kathryn Olivarius
New Orleans was one of America’s most important cities in the early 1800s. It was also one of the most deadly. This week, to mark the new season …
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