Forever Ago
Forever Ago

Forever Ago

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Brains On presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.

Recent Episodes

Who were the gladiators?
NOV 13, 2024
Who were the gladiators?
<p>Gladiators were professional fighters who lived thousands of years ago in ancient Rome. But they weren&#39;t just fighters, they were also influencers who helped sell products and were hugely popular with fans.<br></p><br/><p>Join Joy and co-host Juliette as they explore the history of these athletes – and learn how some of them tried to escape their lives of constant battle. They’ll hear the story of one of the most famous gladiators of all time, Spartacus, and the revolution he led. Plus, a sporty new First Things First!<br><br><strong>Featured Expert:</strong><br>Dr. Fiona Radford is a historian who specializes in ancient Rome. She also co-hosts <a href="https://partialhistorians.com/" class="default">The Partial Historians</a> podcast. <br></p><br/><p><strong>This episode was sponsored by:</strong><br>Greenlight - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit <a href="http://greenlight.com/inclined" class="c-link">Greenlight.com/inclined</a><a href="http://greenlight.com/" class="c-link">.</a><br><br>Goodie Witch Books - Combine the spirit of Halloween with the magic of giving with <em>Goodie Witch!: Spreading the Magic of Kindness, </em>available at Amazon.<br><br>Wild Interest: Let your kids&#39; imaginations run wild and check out the new podcast Wild Interest wherever you get your podcasts. <a href="http://wildinterest.com/" class="in-cell-link">wildinterest.com</a></p>
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25 MIN
The Ten News: Election Day Kid Takeover
NOV 5, 2024
The Ten News: Election Day Kid Takeover
<p>Tune in for a super special election day episode from our friends at The Ten News!</p><br/><p>🗳️ It’s Election Day and Pamela is driving Ryan to the polls</p><br/><p>🎙️Ten’ers Tupelo and Everrett have taken over the studio!</p><br/><p>🤯 Get caught up on the key things to remember about today.</p><br/><p>⁉️ Ten’er Alonso has an important question</p><br/><p>🌐 And let’s not forget about the rest of the world. Ten News Correspondent Jamie looks at elections around the world.</p><br/><p><strong>About The Ten News:</strong><br>The Ten News releases weekly 10 Things You Need to Know episodes on Thursdays and monthly Deep Dives. The episodes are packed full of news, stories, and fun for kids and their families. <br><br>Follow <em><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeni.us%2FThe_Ten_News&data=05%7C02%7Cnico%40brainson.org%7C2dcc2ed699a143b3ddee08dcfdbfe3e6%7C8245ecb6b08841218e216c093b6d9d22%7C0%7C0%7C638664247854914580%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q0Pax7yINB%2F%2BFvDnaQjy5BqY%2FoZPL8ZTHp5VhnsQkH8%3D&reserved=0" title="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeni.us%2FThe_Ten_News&data=05%7C02%7Cnico%40brainson.org%7C2dcc2ed699a143b3ddee08dcfdbfe3e6%7C8245ecb6b08841218e216c093b6d9d22%7C0%7C0%7C638664247854914580%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q0Pax7yINB%2F%2BFvDnaQjy5BqY%2FoZPL8ZTHp5VhnsQkH8%3D&reserved=0">The Ten News</a></em> wherever you listen to podcasts, and visit us online at <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetennews.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnico%40brainson.org%7C2dcc2ed699a143b3ddee08dcfdbfe3e6%7C8245ecb6b08841218e216c093b6d9d22%7C0%7C0%7C638664247854931101%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=396TYklzsXadsWhWxAO3j8csEijhwr8ESwF%2FY8z4GQk%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL:<br/>http://www.thetennews.com/<br/><br/>Click to follow link.">www.thetennews.com</a> to check out past episodes, sign up for news updates, and dive deeper into the world around you!</p>
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11 MIN
Gotcha! The history of April Fool’s Day
OCT 30, 2024
Gotcha! The history of April Fool’s Day
<p>Happy April Fool’s Day! Just kidding, we know it’s October. But that doesn’t stop Joy from celebrating April Fool’s Day all year round — especially with lots of banana peels and whoopee cushions! Join Joy and co-host Michalea as they explore how the prankiest day of the year might’ve started. They’ll hear about some of the most epic pranks throughout history, from hot dog-flavored fizzy drinks to spaghetti-growing trees. Plus, Brains On! host Molly Bloom drops by to talk about how posting fake information online is bad news. And last but not least, another mischievous game of First Things First!</p><br/><p><strong>This episode was sponsored by:</strong><br>Greenlight-Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit <a href="http://greenlight.com/inclined" class="c-link">Greenlight.com/inclined</a><a href="http://greenlight.com/" class="c-link">.</a></p>
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26 MIN
Smarty Pass Presents: Truth or Truth
OCT 28, 2024
Smarty Pass Presents: Truth or Truth
<p>Usually, bonus episodes like this are exclusively for Smarty Pass subscribers but this month we’re sharing them with all our listeners. If you like this bonus episode and want to hear fun games every month, plus ad-free episodes, sign up for Smarty Pass!</p><br/><p>Forever Ago host Joy Dolo is producing the greatest film ever made: her life story! The only problem is her friend and script editor Molly Bloom has a few questions about Joy’s story. When did Joy graduate from college? When did she get glasses? When did she start performing improv? There’s only one real way to get to the answers Molly needs and that’s with a game of First Things First!</p><br/><p>To get more bonus episodes like this every month, sign up for Smarty Pass at SmartyPass.org.</p>
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8 MIN
Who was the first Black woman to run for president?
OCT 23, 2024
Who was the first Black woman to run for president?
<p>2024 is an election year, where Americans will vote for a new president. Join Joy and co-host to Em as they learn all about what it takes to be President, and hear about Shirley Chisholm, a trailblazer who was the first Black woman ever to run for the office. Plus, a brand new game of First Things First!</p><br/><p><strong>This episode was sponsored by:</strong><br>Greenlight - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit <a href="http://greenlight.com/inclined" class="c-link">Greenlight.com/inclined</a><a href="http://greenlight.com/" class="c-link">.</a><br><br>Goodie Witch Books - Combine the spirit of Halloween with the magic of giving with <em>Goodie Witch!: Spreading the Magic of Kindness, </em>available at Amazon.</p>
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27 MIN