Explore "cultural_significance" with insightful episodes like "From the Vault: Washing of the Waters, Part 1", "Celebrating and Honoring Juneteenth", "From the Vault: The Invention of the Mirror, Part 1", "From the Vault: The Invention of the Spoon, Part 2" and "Where do numbers come from?" from podcasts like ""Stuff To Blow Your Mind", "The Daily Show: Ears Edition", "Stuff To Blow Your Mind", "Stuff To Blow Your Mind" and "Stuff To Blow Your Mind"" and more!
The idea of healing via immersion in sacred or special waters dates back to prehistory, and it’s still alive and well in the modern world. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe consider the myth, history and reality and healing waters. (originally published 03/14/2023)
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis apologizes for its Juneteenth-“inspired” watermelon salad and Dulcé Sloan explains exactly what Juneteenth is, why it's celebrated, and how it should be commemorated. Also, Roy Wood Jr. highlights stories of slaves who were able to escape from servitude and Pharrell Williams discusses his efforts towards making Juneteenth a national holiday via juneteenthpledge.com.
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Smoking pools of dark reflection. Propagator of uncanny doubles. Gateway to inverse kingdom. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe venture into the world of mirrors, discussing their predecessors, their invention and way humans relate to the world on the other side. (originally published 8/5/2021)
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It’s time for another invention-based classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. In this episode, Robert and Joe discuss a very old invention that we can scarcely imagine life without: the spoon. (originally published 3/11/2021)
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Join Robert and Joe as they continue their discussion on numeracy and the origins of numerals on Stuff to Blow Your Mind.
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Welcome back to another episode of the Art of Manliness podcast. In this edition, we talk the history of beards with Allan Peterkin, author of 1000 Beards: The Cultural History of Facial Hair. Find out why popes are beardless, what psychologists have said your beard unconsciously says about you, and why politicians don't have beards anymore.
Whether using polished metal surfaces or clear glass, human beings have enjoyed admiring their reflections for centuries. In this episode, Josh and Chuck reflect on the types, mind-melting physics, superstitions and rather interesting history of mirrors.
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