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Host Shaimond Foye discusses the history behind popular products, places and things we know about but may not know the story behind them.
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Update frequency:
every 19 days
Average audio length:
8 minutes
Video podcast
English
United States
26 episodes
since Oct. 11, 2024
episodic
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Join Shaimond on 'It Started Somewhere' as we dive into the fascinating history of the US Postal Service. From its humble beginnings at a Boston tavern in 1639 to becoming the largest logistical network outside the military, discover how America's postal system evolved. Learn how Benjamin Franklin …
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In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the history of the driver's license, tracing its origins from the early 20th century to the present day. The episode covers the initial lack of driving regulations, the first written permission in New York in 1899, the introduction o…
In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond delves into the history of the 8-hour workday and the 5-day work week. The episode uncovers how work schedules evolved from agrarian sun-up-to-sun-down routines to the industrial era's grueling long hours. It traces the labor movement's arduo…
In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the history and transformation of one of America's most critical institutions, the United States Congress. The episode delves into the creation and structure of Congress, detailing its two chambers, the House of Representatives and t…
In this episode of It Started Somewhere, we explore the history behind the Guinness World Records. Join host Shaimond as we uncover how a pub argument in the 1950s led to the creation of a book that has become the ultimate authority on record-breaking feats. Learn about the contributions of the McW…
Join host Shaimond in this episode of 'It Started Somewhere' as we delve into the rich history of ice cream. From its ancient origins in China and Persia to the indulgent treats enjoyed by royalty, and the evolution into the beloved dessert we know today. Discover how innovations like Nancy Johnson…
Join host Shaimond on 'It Started Somewhere' as we explore the journey of dentistry from ancient rudimentary dental work in 7000 BCE to today's advanced techniques. Discover early dental practices, like flint-tipped drills in the Indus Valley and gold wire prosthetics in ancient Egypt, through to g…
In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond takes listeners on a historical journey through the evolution of recorded music. The episode begins with the 1857 invention of the phonautograph by Edward Leon Scott de Martinville, a device that could trace sound waves but not play them back…
In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the fascinating history of money, tracing its evolution from ancient bartering systems to modern cryptocurrencies. The episode delves into the origins of bartering around 6000 BC, the development of commodity money, the revolutionary…
Welcome to 'It Started Somewhere,' where host Shaimond explores the extraordinary history behind ordinary objects. In this episode, discover the fascinating journey of the microwave oven, from its accidental invention by engineer Percy Spencer in 1945 to becoming an indispensable part of modern kit…
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