Forever Ago

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Brains On Universe Visit website › History · EN · 129 episodes · latest 2026-11-11

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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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How the phone went from the wall to your pocket

2026-11-11 · 35 min

Here’s a wild fact: there are more cellphones on the planet than there are people. That’s a lot of phones! But believe it or not, phones you can use on the go are pretty new. Today, Joy and co-host Sebastian explore the…
The emperor who tried to live forever

2026-11-04 · 32 min

Today we learn about Qin Shi Huang, a man who did a lot of big things. He was the first emperor of China, he started the Great Wall and he had thousands of life sized statues built. But his dream was to do something…
Who invented Trick or Treating?

2026-10-28 · 32 min

Trick or treating is a fun time. You go around ringing door bells, dressed in a costume, and you get candy! But how did this sweet tradition get started? Turns out it has roots that go back hundreds of years! Join Joy…
Sneak Peek: Molly debates Sanden in Sloths vs Cheetahs!

2026-10-26 · 23 min

Molly Bloom as a debater? It’s true! This is a sneak peek at a bonus episode we just shared in our Smarty Pass feed. Molly debates Sanden in a Smash Boom Best showdown between Cheetahs and Sloths. To hear the full,…
Mystery History Sounds: Put your listening to the test

2026-10-21 · 36 min

This week Joy and co-host Gabi are having a history sound extravaganza! Join them as they listen to mystery sounds from the past and learn a little about the history behind them. Plus, a special musical First Things…
Joy Dolo debates: Watermelon vs Cotton Candy

2026-10-14 · 40 min

Today we're sharing an episode of our sister show Smash Boom Best! In today’s debate, we’ve got two sweet treats that are delights to eat. We have Forever Ago host Joy Dolo arguing for watermelon, the colorful fruit…
What's the history of chocolate?

2026-10-07 · 39 min

Chocolate. You know it. You love it. You can’t get enough of it. Today, we think of chocolate as a sweet treat, but for most of human history, it was actually a bitter drink. This week Joy and co-host Camila go coo-coo…
Sneak peek: The history of pineapple pizza

2026-10-05 · 9 min

This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus,…
More slang words: Aura, OK and glitch

2026-09-30 · 34 min

This week Joy and co-host Xenia are back with another slang episode that’s the pig’s elbow (trust us, it’s a good thing). Learn about how “aura” went from meaning a cool breeze, to getting cool points– and how one of…
Wizard of Oz mystery: Who stole the ruby slippers?

2026-09-23 · 33 min

We’re not done with Wizard of Oz history yet! Today it’s the tale of Dorothy’s famous ruby red slippers. A pair of these famous movie props went missing years back, and it took the FBI and local authorities working…

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Oldest episode in feed: 10/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length: 25 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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