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The Story Behind

The Story Behind tells the extraordinary history of the ordinary. Everyday objects are more closely examined, from their ancient beginnings through the present—all within 5-10 minutes.

Society Social Sciences History

by Emily Prokop - 151 episodes

Dry Ice | Science We Didn't Know What To Do With (TSB002)10 years ago

07:44

Sugar Skulls | A Sweet Mexican Tradition (TSB003)10 years ago

05:58

Gunpowder | 'Cause Baby You're a Firework (TSB004)10 years ago

07:15

Secret Ballots | A "No Duh" Solution to Election Day Violence (TSB005)10 years ago

10:06

Peanut Butter | Cheap, Easy and Worth Fighting For (TSB006)10 years ago

09:14

The Electoral College | A Post-Election Special Episode (TSB007)10 years ago

09:00

Sadie Hawkins | Marry the Man Today (TSB008)10 years ago

08:51

Hoodies | For the Everyday Athlete, Rapper and CEO (TSB009)10 years ago

08:13

Comic Sans | The Font Choice of Batman and the Pope (TSB010)10 years ago

08:49

The Cornucopia | From Greek Mythology to the Hunger Games (TSB011)10 years ago

08:11

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