History

Origin of Everything

Every aspect of our daily reality, whether its the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that get us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves, emerge from thousands of intersecting histories. And on this show, we're going to explore them ALL! . . . Okay, maybe not ALL, but you get the idea.

Farewell

1m 59s

Farewell

Episodes

  • The Rise of Beer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Rise of Beer

    S3 E2 - 12m 21s

    People across the globe love beer. A LOT. Danielle traces the history of beer and how we got from fermented corn to the craft beers so many enjoy today. She looks not just at the science of brewing, but also the various fermented beverages that cropped up around the world over the centuries.

  • The Problem with Museums: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Problem with Museums

    S3 E1 - 12m 14s

    Are museum collections ethical? How did these institutions end up with their vast array of artifacts and remains from every corner of the globe? Well, chances are there was some definite shadiness involved. Danielle examines this complicated debate and looks closely at the cases of Saartjie Baartman and Chang and Eng Bunker.

Extras + Features

  • Welcome To Origin of Everything!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Welcome To Origin of Everything!

    S1 - 29s

    If you're curious about where it all comes from, then this is place for you. Every week, we're going to investigate the fact that every aspect of our daily reality, whether its the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that get us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves, emerge from thousands of intersecting histories.

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