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Forever Ago
Forever Ago
American Public Media

Brains On presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of... more

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Episodes

Banjos Pt. 2: Bluegrass, Beyoncé and Beyond

We’re back with part two of our string-tastic story of the banjo! In the last episode, musician Rhiannon Giddens helped... more

24 Jul 2024 · 24 minutes
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Olympic History

This summer it’s the 2024 Olympic games! In honor of this sporty season, Forever Ago host Joy Dolo quizzes producers... more

22 Jul 2024 · 1 minute
Banjos Pt. 1: From Gourds to Grammys

Today’s episode has a lot of pluck! It’s all about the banjo. For over 100 years, the banjo has been... more

17 Jul 2024 · 24 minutes
The flower hunters: how tropical orchids fueled a craze

Uh oh! Joy picked up a free plant from a Buy Nothing group that can speak sign language and perform... more

10 Jul 2024 · 26 minutes
Don't steal my thunder! The history of idioms

The cat's out of the bag!  We’re back with a brand new episode, and we didn’t cut any corners!  This... more

02 Jul 2024 · 24 minutes
Who invented wheelchair basketball?

Less than a hundred years ago, wheelchairs were big clunky wooden chairs that couldn’t even fit through most doorways.  But... more

26 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Movie Forever Ago

Joy is building a movie theater in the basement of Brains On! Headquarters. She’s got the popcorn, air conditioning, and... more

24 Jun 2024 · 1 minute
Smash Boom Best: Bubble Gum Vs. Gummy Bears

This week, we’ve got a very special episode from our besties at Smash Boom Best!This debate is a tasty tussle... more

19 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?

Popcorn is a buttery, tasty treat. You can find it everywhere, from circuses to sports games. But it’s probably best... more

12 Jun 2024 · 30 minutes
Hole in One: History of the bagel

Today, bagels are a classic American breakfast food. But less than 100 years ago, most people in the U.S. had... more

05 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
Forever Ago
Banjos Pt. 2: Bluegrass, Beyoncé and Beyond
Forever Ago