
Brains On Universe 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. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media lemonad... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation for KidsKids & Family | |||

We can learn a lot about what a culture thinks is important through its fashion. These days, most men don't wear makeup to work, or lace collars, or powdered wigs, but that wasn't always the case! Joy and co-host Max go on a journey to the history sp... more
Pizza is a food loved around the world. It started as a local dish served by street vendors in Naples, Italy. Not everyone loved it right away. But over time, pizza changed, and the world fell in love. Join Joy and co-host Zsa Zsa as they learn the f... more
Hundreds of thousands of flights take off each and every day. Airplanes make it possible for us to connect with people around the world and see all different parts of our beautiful planet. But how did we figure out how to get humans up in the air in ... more
For as long as there have been humans, there have been toys! But do you know the history behind some of your favorites? Join Joy and Evette as they tackle the history of three top toys: the yo-yo, the hula-hoop and slime. They’ll answer questions lik... more
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It’s a really good show my favourite episode is the history of Sesame Street
Real cool show been listening for a few years and forgot To review 😂 anyway love your show and I sent an idea for and episode on the mail bag hope it gets listed soon I am a bit of a d&d freak been playing for 5 years and that is the episode I want to hear hope you list it any love your show
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Forever Ago is a family-friendly history show that explores everyday objects and ideas through the lens of how they came to be. Episodes cover a wide range of topics—from sports origins and national symbols to slang, toys, food history, and scientific curiosities—always with accessible storytelling and kid-friendly explanations. The show blends humor, interactive segments, and expert or guest input to make historical thinking engaging for listeners of all ages. A notable strength is its mix of practical, tangible topics (like the origins of Teddy Bears or Daylight Saving Time) with broader cultural and social context, often featuring short guest discussions and interactive caller participation. This format makes it a strong fit for families... more
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Forever Ago launched 8 years ago and published 118 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Forever Ago include:
1. Dr. Robyn Le Blanc
2. Billy Coleman
3. America the Beautiful (as a character)
4. Ross Mumford
5. Maite Gomez-Rejon
6. Ajael Wade
7. Derek Pitts
8. Hanna Diamond
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