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A kids history podcast that explores the origin of one thing every episode, while teaching listeners to think critically about the past. Hosted by Joy Dolo
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03/04/2024

Forever Ago's episode, "Tomb raiders: How Egypt's treasures ended up all over the world" is up for a WEBBY!! And we need YOU to vote for us! Head to the link in our bio before Thursday, April 18th and cast your vote!

15/02/2024

Molly Bloom, host of and , has a lifelong dream of being pied in the face! If we get 150 new Smarty Pass subscribers by tonight the one and only Joy Dolo, host of , will do the honors! And we only need 19 MORE sign-ups!

Help us make it happen and support the podcasts your kids love by subscribing today. Smarty Pass comes with all sorts of awesome perks for you and makes it possible for us to keep the shows going strong.
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14/02/2024

Hey Forever Ago fans! We’re only 45 Smarty Pass subscribers away from getting Molly pied!!! If we reach our goal of 150 sign-ups before tomorrow, everyone will get to watch the epic event go down...sign up today at www.smartypass.org to help us reach our goal!

14/02/2024

Your will go down in history with these Forever Ago valentines!

08/02/2024

Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing clips from our episodes highlighting the influence of Black Americans. Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph had an unusual start for someone who was going to one day be called the “fastest woman in the world.” Diagnosed with polio as a child, she had to relearn to walk. But that didn’t stop her from going on to win three gold medals in track. To hear Wilma’s story, check out our episode on women in the Olympics!

03/01/2024

Several happy accidents led to the invention of modern chewing gum. A happy accident also explains why bubble gum is pink!

29/12/2023

Can you put gum history in order? We've got jawbreakers, which are giant round super-hard candies that sometimes have gum at the center, then blow pops — those are lollipops with bubble gum in the center, and gumball machines. Which came first?!

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/12/27/chew-on-this-the-surprising-history-of-gum

23/12/2023

Synthesizers are a relatively new instrument. But some instruments have been around for a long time - centuries even! Can you guess which one of these instruments came first?

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/12/20/how-the-synthesizer-changed-music-forever

21/12/2023

Synthesizers are everywhere in music today, but they weren't always easy for musicians to use. The first synthesizers were HUGE — some of them took up the size of an entire room! It wasn't until the Moog synthesizer came along that the machines were smaller and easier to use for musicians.

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/12/20/how-the-synthesizer-changed-music-forever

19/12/2023

Libraries first started out as exclusive clubs where people paid to get access to books. It wasn't until the 1800s that libraries started to become free and open to the public. And it wasn't until even later that they began welcoming kids!

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/12/13/check-it-out-the-history-of-childrens-libraries

15/12/2023

Children's books are beloved by families, but they weren't always around. In fact, one of these books was one of the first books designed to make reading fun for kids. Can you guess which one?

Listen now or check the comments to see if you're right!

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/12/13/check-it-out-the-history-of-childrens-libraries

12/12/2023

This week's First Thing First is all about sun protection. Let’s put these items in the order they were created: waterproof sunscreen, bucket hats! Which do you think came first?

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/12/06/operation-ozone-how-the-world-patched-up-the-hole-in-the-sky

09/12/2023

Why do we eat latkes at Hanukkah? And where did the tradition come from? (Hint: Swipe to the end to find a surprise from our friends at The Splendid Table and The One Recipe!)

https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2022/12/20/joan-nathans-traditional-crispy-latkes

08/12/2023

Climate change can feel like an overwhelming problem, so it’s important to shine a light on environmental success stories. One such tale? How the world came together to save the ozone!

05/12/2023

Historically, preemies weren’t given much special attention and care. But in the late 1800s, the incubator was invented! Incubators help keep premature newborns alive by keeping them warm. News of the invention spread across the globe, but most doctors were skeptical. To prove how well they worked, Dr. Martin Couney put incubators, and the babies they helped save, on display!

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/29/babies-on-the-boardwalk-history-of-the-nicu

04/12/2023

In this week's First Things First, we've got three different baby items: the pacifier, the stroller, and the baby bottle. Which do you think came first?

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/29/babies-on-the-boardwalk-history-of-the-nicu

01/12/2023

So many of you hopped in the Forever Ago time machine to explore the before this year! AND, we found out you LOVE birthdays!
♫ Happy Birthday to You! ♫

Thanks SpotifyPodcasts for sharing this info on our Forever Ago fans!

30/11/2023

This week, join Molly and Forever Ago host Joy Dolo for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: the Snacktacular Road Trip! And don’t forget the snacks!

Your family won’t want to miss our last video livestream expedition filled with Smash Boom debates, interactive games and live chats! Join in TODAY, Friday or Saturday!

Welcome to Brains On! We're an award-winning science podcast for kids and curious adults from American Public Media.

30/11/2023

Thanks SpotifyPodcasts for including our Thanksgiving episode in "Episodes You Won't Want to Miss!"

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/14/gobble-gobble-whats-the-real-history-of-thanksgiving

30/11/2023

In 1900, women were allowed to compete in the Olympics for the first time, but only in a few events. And slowly, more and more women have participated in the games. But it won't be until next year's Olympic games that there is expected to be an equal number of men and women athletes participating!

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/22/who-was-the-first-woman-to-win-an-olympic-medal

28/11/2023

It’s Giving Tuesday. Unlike Black Friday or Cyber Monday, today isn’t about getting deals… It’s about supporting a good cause. And hey, when you donate, you can choose to get a personalized message from Brains On host Molly Bloom! It’s a great way to surprise and delight the curious kid in your life. Donate now and you’ll have it in time for the holidays. Go to brainson.org/donate!

27/11/2023

Guess which game became an official Olympic sport first! The sports are Ping Pong, Basketball and Volleyball. What do you think?!

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/22/who-was-the-first-woman-to-win-an-olympic-medal

24/11/2023

Today, athletes like Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are Olympic rockstars. But did you know that when the Olympics started, women weren’t even allowed to compete? And when they did join the games, female athletes struggled to get the same recognition as men. Explore the surprising and triumphant history of how female athletes became Olympic stars.

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/22/who-was-the-first-woman-to-win-an-olympic-medal

21/11/2023

The way we think about and celebrate Thanksgiving has changed many times over the years and will probably keep changing. We worked with our friends at The Splendid Table to share recipes that celebrate all the different cultures from all over the world that exist in the United States!

https://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/categories/thanksgiving

20/11/2023

The United States is made up of different cultures from all over the world. So why would we all celebrate Thanksgiving the same way? We asked you, our listeners, to tell us how your families are celebrating the holidays in your own way. Here's what you told us.

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/14/gobble-gobble-whats-the-real-history-of-thanksgiving

17/11/2023

We often hear about the history of the first Thanksgiving. But what really happened at that first celebration, and how did that lead to a national holiday turkeys and sweet potatoes on tables all over the United States each year?

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/14/gobble-gobble-whats-the-real-history-of-thanksgiving

16/11/2023

Today we’re looking at three Thanksgiving-y things: canned cranberry sauce, the first presidential turkey pardon, and the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Which do you think came first, which came second and which came most recently?

Listen to hear the answers! https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/14/gobble-gobble-whats-the-real-history-of-thanksgiving

13/11/2023

Superman isn’t just any old superhero — he was the very first costumed superhero! He paved the way for Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Batman and all the other caped, masked and spandexed superheroes.

In this episode, join Joy, her cohost Aaliyah, and special guest Molly Bloom to hear how his origin story was written by two teens from Cleveland in the 1930s, inspired by their experiences as children of immigrants.

10/11/2023

Did you know superman's origin story was written by two teens from Cleveland in the 1930s, inspired by their experiences as children of immigrants?

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/07/superman-an-immigrants-story

09/11/2023

Superman was the very first costumed superhero. He paved the way for Spiderman, Batwoman, Black Panther and all the other caped, masked and spandexed superheroes. Do you know which of these superheroes came first?

https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/11/07/superman-an-immigrants-story

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Between her birthday, Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, February is always very busy for Joy! To help her prioritize, she and cohost Aaliyah met up with some inspiring Black scientists last year to learn how they settled on their career paths. Check out our episode “Do Scientists Have Superpowers?” to hear what they learned!

Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing clips from our episodes highlighting the influence of Black Americans. Madame C.J. Walker was born in Louisiana just a few years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Despite a difficult childhood, she grew up to become America's first female self-made millionaire! To hear her story, and learn more about African American hair styles, check out our episode "Love is in the Hair!"

It's February 1st, which means it's officially Black History Month! Throughout the month we'll be sharing clips of some of our episodes highlighting the contributions of Black Americans. Check out this episode all about the hidden history of Black Cowboys!

Who doesn’t love gum? It’s fun, sticky, and sweet! But did you know people have been chewing on stuff for centuries? #bubblegum #gum #kidscontent #kidspodcast #kidslisten #podcastsforkids #historyforkids #history #

Some instruments, like guitars, use vibrations to make sounds. But others use electricity! So how do these funky fresh electronic instruments work, anyway? #music #musichistory #howstuffworks #kidspodcast #kidslisten #kidscontent #podcastsforkids #historyforkids #scienceforkids

Synthesizers are revolutionary instruments. These electronic devices use knobs, buttons and sliders to make different sounds — and you can hear them in all sorts of music. Take a listen, and let us know which song is your favorite! Then, check out the new episode of Forever Ago to hear more of Joy's Dolophone Bleep Boop 5000, plus learn all about the history of synths! #synthesizers #synth #music #musichistory #historyforkids #kidspodcast #kidslisten #kidscontent #podcastsforkids #historypodcast

Libraries are popular with everyone, but they're especially beloved by kids and their families. But, it wasn't so long ago that kids weren't welcome at all. This week's episode tells the story of the country's first libraries that actually wanted kids there. #library #libraries #libraryprograms #librarylife #kidspodcast #kidslisten #kidscontent #historyforkids #podcastsforkids

When it comes to climate change, it can feel like there are so many problems. One problem we came together to solve? The depletion of the ozone layer! But, how did it get destroyed in the first place? Joy and co-host Asa explore the birth of ozone-depleting chemicals called CFCs. #ozone #ozonelayer #Chlorofluorocarbons #historyforkids #environmentalscience #historypodcast #kidscontent #kidspodcast #kidslisten #podcastsforkids

Babies who are born too early often get extra care in the hospital at the NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. But the NICU didn’t always exist – and it took doctors a long time to figure out how to care for these babies. Join Joy, co-host Betty and their pal Ruby Guthrie to hear how one person saved thousands of premature babies by putting them on display at an amusement park in New York City. #preemiestrong #nicubaby #nicu #historyforkids #kidslisten #kidspodcast #kidscontent #podcastsforkids #history

Join Joy and co-host Asa as they explore the history of Thanksgiving. Did the Pilgrims and Native Americans actually sit down for dinner together? Why do we eat turkey? And why do many Native Americans consider Thanksgiving a Day of Mourning? #thanksgiving #pilgrims #nativeamerican #nativeamericanhistory #nmai #historyforkids #podcastsforkids #historypodcast #kidspodcast #colonialization #kidslisten #kidscontent

Superman isn’t just any old superhero — he was the very first costumed superhero! He paved the way for Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Batman and all the other caped, masked and spandexed superheroes. Brains On host Molly Bloom joins Joy to hear how his origin story was written by two teens from Cleveland in the 1930s, inspired by their experiences as children of immigrants.

Are you ready to explore the before? Forever Ago is a history podcast for the whole family, and it's coming back on November 8th, 2023! Joy Dolo and her cohosts have all kinds of fascinating stories for you. Tune in to learn all kinds of new stuff, play games like First Things First and hear from listeners like you! New episodes drop Wednesday starting November 8th. #foreverago #historypodcast #historyforkids #kidspodcast #kidslisten #kidscontent

We’re working on a Forever Ago episode about the history of Thanksgiving and we want to hear from you! We’re looking for stories about how people have infused their own culture into the holiday. Record yourself describing your special Thanksgiving foods and send it to us at brainson.org/contact. #foreverago #historyforkids #thanksgiving #thanksgivingtraditions #thanksgivingfood #historypodcast #podcastsforkids #kidspodcast #kidslisten

Tomorrow, we're heading out on our first field trip! Unearth an awesome archeological adventure with the Brains On! gang in The Big Dig. Join Molly, Marc, Sanden, and Forever Ago’s Joy Dolo on an online video livestream expedition filled with Smash Boom debates, interactive games and live chats! Don't miss out! Get your ticket at brainson.org/fieldtrips!

Do you know the birthday song? We bet you do! People all over the world sing a version of “Happy Birthday to You.” It’s even been played in OUTER SPACE! Way less well-known, though, is the story behind the song, and the sisters who wrote it! https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/07/05/happy-birthday-to-you-the-story-of-the-worlds-most-popular-song #happybirthday #birthdaysong #podcastsforkids #kidspodcast #kidslisten #kidscontent

Electric cars may seem like the latest technology, but they were actually first invented in the late 1880s! Early car inventors were trying to solve a BIG problem caused by horse-drawn carriages...problems of the P-O-O-P variety! https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/06/28/its-electric-the-history-of-electric-cars #electriccar #ev #electricvehicle #historyforkids #podcastsforkids #kidspodcast #kidslisten #kidscontent

Where did the weekend come from? And why is it two days, instead of one or five? Turns out, it all started when factories began opening up in the 1800s. Learn how workers pushed for more time off – and eventually helped create the two-day weekend! https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/06/21/tgif-where-did-the-weekend-come-from #tgif #theweekend #historyforkids #historypodcast #podcastsforkids #kidslisten #kidscontent

Head down to the Forever Ago ranch to hear the stories of three incredible Black cowboys. These cowboys tamed wild horses, arrested bandits and became legends in their own time! The stories of Black people in the Wild West have often been erased from history books, but some people are trying to change that. https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/06/14/yeehaw-the-hidden-history-of-black-cowboys #blackcowboys #wildwest #blackhistory #cowboys #historyforkids #historypodcast #podcastsforkids #kidspodcast #kidslisten #kidscontent

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