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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.

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We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. But, our new home is going to be bigger and better and the absolute BEST. We can't wait until it's read... more

Our world is filled with uniforms. From mail carriers, to sports teams to students! This week, Joy, cohost Hannah and Articles of Interest’s Avery Trufelman trace the history of school uniforms, from their start 800 years ago in England, to their pop... more

Joy and co-host Obasi are so obsessed with historical spycraft that they become top secret spies! Their mission, should they choose to accept it: investigate the life of superstar Josephine Baker.

Josephine danced and sang on the biggest stages of E... more

Today, sports are popular all over the world! But have you ever wondered what the first team sport was? This week, Joy and cohost Xenia learn all about the Mesoamerican Ball Game, which is more than 3,000 years old! And they meet someone who is still... more

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Recent Guests

Hanna Diamond
Author of Josephine Baker's Secret War, which details Baker's spy activities during World War II.
Episode: Josephine Baker: Diva and WWII spy!
Jacques Abtey
Josephine Baker's manager who acted as her spy handler during WWII.
Episode: Josephine Baker: Diva and WWII spy!
Chandra Colvin
Reporter at Native News and member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Minnesota Public Radio
Episode: Where does maple syrup come from?
Nicole Johnson
The head official and instructor at the Native Youth Olympics
Native Youth Olympics
Episode: How teens invented the Native Youth Olympics
Francis Lam
Charming and talented host of The Splendid Table podcast
The Splendid Table
Episode: The history and mystery of mayonnaise
Hugh Humpback
A humpback whale who shares his experiences
Episode: Songs of the Humpback Whale: How one record helped save the whales
Shala Lynch
Filmmaker who made a documentary about Shirley Chisholm
Episode: Who was the first Black woman to run for president?
Rhiannon Giddens
Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist
Episode: Banjos Pt. 1: From Gourds to Grammys
Ella Shea
A high school student who is about to start college and has experience with guide dogs.
Episode: How guide dogs came to lead the way

Hosts

Molly Bloom
Host of Brains On and Smash Boom Best, Molly Bloom engages audiences with her humor and informative style, fostering interest in a wide range of topics.
Joy Dolo
Co-host of Forever Ago and an engaging personality known for her humor and interactive approach to educational content.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9.1k ratings
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    Religion has nothing to do with whether someone is right. People of all religions believe in different things and/or agree on things despite differences. I am simply stating that I do not agree with this podcasts or some of its reviewers. I also happen to be a Christian. My faith is a big shaping aspect in my opinions so I bring it into the review section. Hope this cleared things up.

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    avacado jean
    United States2 months ago
  • Love it!!!!!

    So fun I love do k pop byeeeeee x Kat

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    BigFanfromNE
    United States2 months ago
  • Y’all weird

    Just because you LBGTQ plus or you don’t care about people being gay or anything like that that doesn’t mean you’re not a bad Christian God told us to love everybody we gotta stop this -Molly bloom

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    5
    Brains on universe
    United States2 months ago
  • I finished every episode in about 2ish weeks give or take

    I love the pod I’ve learned a lot about Radom history

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    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many reviews highlight how well the episodes capture children's attention and make complex topics accessible.
Listeners appreciate the humor and engaging content that makes learning history fun for kids and families.
Some critiques mention the appropriateness of certain themes for different family perspectives, but overall, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#81
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#80
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#226
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#85
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#10
South Korea/History
Apple Podcasts
#15
China/History

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Josephine Baker: Diva and WWII spy!
Q: What was happening in the early 1940s?
During the early 1940s, Germany was invading neighboring countries, and Josephine Baker's interest in World War II history was used to highlight the international conflict during this time.
Where did school uniforms come from?
Q: How do you feel about wearing a uniform?
Hannah feels fine about wearing uniforms and appreciates not having to rush to choose outfits.
Where did school uniforms come from?
Q: What did these American school uniforms look like back then?
Some early uniforms were inspired by military designs, featuring square collars and Navy pants or skirts, similar to modern uniforms.
Where did school uniforms come from?
Q: When did people start seeing school uniforms in the US?
School uniforms became more popular in the United States during the 1800s, just after the Industrial Revolution.
Play ball! The first team sport
Q: How do archaeologists know all of this? Did they find some sort of ancient rule book?
Archaeologists piece together history through everyday objects, art, and even the natural world, not from written documents.

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Exploring the surprising histories of everyday topics, this show presents a fun and engaging way for families to learn about the past. Episodes cover a wide range of subjects such as school uniforms, ice cream flavors, and the origins of various traditions, all while maintaining a playful and conversational tone. The hosts incorporate humor and creativity, making complex historical ideas accessible and entertaining for younger audiences. Noteworthy for its emphasis on critical thinking and community involvement, the program fosters an interactive learning environment through listener questions and supports public media initiatives.

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Forever Ago launched 7 years ago and published 97 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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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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