Stuff Mom Never Told you
Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Q&A with Heterosexuality Historian Hanne Blank
In this episode, Hanne Blank discusses her new book, “Straight: ...
In this episode, Hanne Blank discusses her new book, “Straight: A Surprisingly Brief History of Heterosexuality." The term “heterosexual” was coined in 1868. Tune in to learn more about heterosexuality and the development of the American middle class.
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Are introverts undervalued?
Susan Cain's book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a ...
Susan Cain's book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” has generated a surge of interest in introverts. But are introverts getting a fair shake? Join Caroline and Cristen as they take a closer look at introversion.
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Beyond Bake Sales: A History of the PTA
In this episode, Caroline and Cristen look back on the ...
In this episode, Caroline and Cristen look back on the history of U.S. public education and the Progressive Era. PTA began with the 1897 formation of the National Congress of Mothers. So what’s the difference between the PTA and PTOs? Tune in to find out.
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Why do we paint our nails?
Nail polish sales have skyrocketed since 2011, and historically nail ...
Nail polish sales have skyrocketed since 2011, and historically nail polish and colors denoted class from ancient China to Victorian England. Tune in to learn how Revlon turned modified auto paint into a billion-dollar beauty industry.
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When did women start running marathons?
On April 16th, 1972, women were finally allowed to run ...
On April 16th, 1972, women were finally allowed to run in the Boston Marathon. (Amateur rules prohibited women from running until research proved that it wouldn’t ruin their wombs.) Join Caroline and Cristen as they take a look at women and marathons.
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Can you judge a book by its cover?
It's no secret that first impressions count for a lot, ...
It's no secret that first impressions count for a lot, but how does the science of first impressions actually work? Listen in to learn more about how people judge first impressions -- and whether these judgments are accurate.
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The Potty Politics of Public Restrooms
Public restrooms are loaded with politics. Did you know that ...
Public restrooms are loaded with politics. Did you know that public restrooms were originally intended for men only? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the strange history of public restrooms, touching on potty parity laws, civil rights and more.
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Lady Pilots: Beyond Amelia Earhart
While Amelia Earhart might be the world's most famous female ...
While Amelia Earhart might be the world's most famous female aviator, she's certainly not the only one. In this episode, Cristen and Caroline take a closer look at the astonishing stories of female pilot pioneers, along with the impact of Amelia Earhart.
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Where did spring break come from?
The origin of spring break dates back to a Colgate ...
The origin of spring break dates back to a Colgate University swim coach, and Fort Lauderdale was the first spring break capitol. Tune in to learn more about spring break, along with the relationship between spring break and sexual health.
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Do age gaps matter in romantic relationships?
A typical U.S. couple will have an age gap of ...
A typical U.S. couple will have an age gap of 2.3 years -- but this wasn't always the case. Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the average age gap, May-December relationships and the ultimate question: How large is too large of an age gap?
