
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.
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| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyEducation for KidsHistory | |||

We’re so thrilled to be back that we’re celebrating with a very special episode. It’s a First Things First Spectacular! We’ll be playing three different rounds of the game where we put things in the order they came in history. We’ve brought in three ... more
Get ready to explore the before... some more! That's right, a brand new season of Forever Ago is around the corner.
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Woooohooooo and historical HUZZAH! We are coming back next spring and can't wait for you to hear all that we have planned. Now that Forever Ago and the entire Brains On Universe are independent, we need your support more than ever. We make the show f... more
We’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that. If you want... more
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Hiiiiii! How are you guys doing?? (That’s all I can think of lol.)
To alblack16:
Ooh those are some great grades. I’m in public school but I get graded pretty harsh like I’m in 9th grade and if I get like 49/50 I automatically get like a C 😬 which is such a big bummer I have this one teacher who always gives me Ds for no reason. So I could use some Bs lol are into any sports or extra curricular activities? What grade are you in.
Have fun with your week
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Not to rush any one but can I be in ... more
Hi Joy dolo you are so cool we hate mayo omg I can’t believe it you only have 100 episodes 😭 we need more forever ago
You’re so good at doing podcast I would so love to meet you. I live two hours away from Dallas. I wish I could come to your life event but I sadly can’t. Thank you so much for making this podcast. It helps me go to sleep every night and it’s so nice to be able to listen to it every day and more.
I can not wait for the new season I am so freaking excited 😜
To Metus the Rock: It’s ok! I’m just happy that I qualify as a leader! Thanks!
To PodcastGurl❤️: Hi! You can definitely be in Pompeii!
To everyone: Anyone who wants to be in Pompeii with me can!
To Gwen: Wow! I’m honestly not sure what you should do. That ex-friend sounds terrible. I’m sorry.
To Alblack: I’m super glad you’re staying! I’m a person who hangs on to things too 🤣
To SoftballGirl#26: Metus the Rock is another person reviewing on here! He had the idea to make groups with Greek... more
I was struggling to get my 6 & 8 yo to grok history, and this podcast did it! It’s been especially helpful for hard to explain topics, like Jim Crow laws. It’s fun, interesting and Joy is a talented and wonderfully weird host.
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Exploring the fascinating histories behind everyday topics, episodes span a variety of subjects including food, sports, and notable historical figures. Each installment mixes playful dialogue with engaging discussions designed for family audiences, making history both entertaining and educational. Unique elements often include audience participation and humorous takes on serious subjects, fostering a sense of community among listeners while simplifying complex ideas for younger audiences. This approach likely resonates well with those looking for a fun and informative way to foster interest in history, especially for children and families.
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Forever Ago launched 7 years ago and published 101 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. Hanna Diamond
2. Jacques Abtey
3. Chandra Colvin
4. Nicole Johnson
5. Francis Lam
6. Hugh Humpback
7. Shala Lynch
8. Rhiannon Giddens
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