BRF02: "Hat"

01/16/21 • 37 min

Hats have evolved from being integral to protect against the elements to having ceremonial significance and now primarily as a fashion accessory. We discuss hats, hat pins, magic hats, significant hats and mercury poisoning (obvs). We journeyed from the oldest hat in circa 3500 B.C. through to 9th century Scandinavia, 19th century North America, 20th century England and beyond as we uncover some of the interesting stories and facts we came across in our research.
Barely Researched Facts is a facts-based show (barely) brought to you by ArtNowThus, a Mumbai-based experiential arts company. Born out of the infamous lockdown of 2020, the show is a trip down dissection lane – of words. Every episode, the hosts Ragini and Shar choose one word and deep dive into it. Every interesting fact we can find, we research – somewhat casually – and bring to you, pairing it with some good humour and casual chat between two friends. Come take a listen!

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BRF01: "Pepper"

Barely Researched Facts is a facts-based show (barely) brought to you by ArtNowThus, a Mumbai-based experiential arts company. Born out of the infamous lockdown of 2020, the show is a trip down dissection lane – of words. Every episode, the hosts Ragini and Shar choose one word and deep dive into it. Every interesting fact we can find, we research – somewhat casually – and bring to you, pairing it with some good humour and casual chat between two friends. Come take a listen!
In this pilot episode, thanks to our word of the day 'Pepper', we learn a lot about this very important and historic spice and its (notably very extremely Indian) origins. Its journey from the nostrils of poor old Ramses the Great in 2000 B.C to the dinner tables of most of the contemporary western world is interesting to say the least!

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BRF03: "Mask"

This episode features an abrupt great segue into talking about the plague, the miasma and germ theories in science, rotting organic matter (Yay!), mask wearing in the western medical world in the 1900s and a fifteen minute long death scene! Intrigued yet? Well how about a guest appearance by one of our mums? Now that's a clincher!
Barely Researched Facts is a facts-based show (barely) brought to you by ArtNowThus, a Mumbai-based experiential arts company. Born out of the infamous lockdown of 2020, the show is a trip down dissection lane – of words. Every episode, the hosts Ragini and Shar choose one word and deep dive into it. Every interesting fact we can find, we research – somewhat casually – and bring to you, pairing it with some good humour and casual chat between two friends. Come take a listen!