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The Unusual History of Every Thing

The Unusual History of Every Thing

Melanie Dellas and Karen Lacy

The Unusual History of Every Thing is a podcast for lovers of the weird history of common things in our world. Join cultural object preservationists Melanie Dellas and Karen Lacy as they uncover the unusual histories of every thing around us.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Unusual History of Every Thing episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Unusual History of Every Thing for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Unusual History of Every Thing episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Unusual History of Every Thing - The Un-Yule-sual History of the Christmas Yule Log

The Un-Yule-sual History of the Christmas Yule Log

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12/28/21 • 9 min

The yule log, which wasn’t a log at all, but instead an entire tree, is originally a Nordic tradition dating back to medieval times. The burning of the Yule log is one of the oldest pagan rituals, which was lit to entice the sun to return as part of the Yule festival in Scandinavia. On this episode, we explore the history of the yule log and why people refused to cut the tree into pieces before they burned it.

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The Unusual History of Every Thing - S2E1: Objects Of Protection

S2E1: Objects Of Protection

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10/09/18 • 19 min

Throughout history people have been afraid of the unknown. The scratching on the window, the feeling of being watched, movement out of the corner of their eye. How can you protect yourself from what you can’t see? Many cultures have answered that question through the use of herbs, stones, amulets and prayers. Whatever the case may be, objects of protection are always around us. Join cultural object preservationists, Melanie Dellas and Karen Lacy, as they uncover the unusual histories of every thing. Special thanks to our producer, Jessica Crossman; our graphic designer, Tasha Hobbs; and our loving families. Take our poll at the end of the podcast on our Facebook page!
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The Unusual History of Every Thing - S1E5: Straws: Suction Tubes for Reverse Axial Withdrawal
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03/20/18 • 16 min

Muse Stories joins cultural object preservationists Melanie Dellas and Karen Lacy as they uncover the unusual histories hidden around us. In this week's episode, we talk about the first straw (but certainly not the last), and the development of the modern straw. We even demonstrate how to drink the Shamrock Shake the correct way!
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The Unusual History of Every Thing - S1E8: Interview with the San Diego Air and Space Museum
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04/10/18 • 11 min

Karen interviews Gordon Permann, long-time volunteer at the San Diego Air & Space Museum Annex at Gillespie Field, on the Ryan X-13!
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The Unusual History of Every Thing - S4E11: The Unusual History of Mermaids

S4E11: The Unusual History of Mermaids

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07/14/20 • 32 min

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The Unusual History of Every Thing - S4E9: The Unusual History of Love Potions

S4E9: The Unusual History of Love Potions

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06/09/20 • 20 min

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The Unusual History of Every Thing - S4E1: The Unusual History of Gum

S4E1: The Unusual History of Gum

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02/11/20 • 28 min

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The Unusual History of Every Thing - S3E18: The Unusual History of Christmas Trees

S3E18: The Unusual History of Christmas Trees

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12/10/19 • 34 min

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The Unusual History of Every Thing - S1E1: The Unusual History of Gnomes

S1E1: The Unusual History of Gnomes

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02/25/18 • 17 min

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The Unusual History of Every Thing - S2E7: Our Timing is Off: The Quest for an Accurate Calendar, Part 1
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01/22/19 • 25 min

No matter who we are or what we do, calendars play a major role in our lives. We organize, plan, celebrate and count down with the use of a calendar. And we’re not the first ones. Early on, the first people would measure time by observing the period of light and dark that alternated continuously. The earliest calendars were strongly influenced by the geographic location of the people who made them. Put Part 2 of this podcast into your calendar now, because Part 1 may just surprise you! Special thanks to our producer Jessica Crossman.
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Unusual History of Every Thing have?

The Unusual History of Every Thing currently has 145 episodes available.

What topics does The Unusual History of Every Thing cover?

The podcast is about Culture, History, Archaeology, Podcasts, Books, Education and Anthropology.

What is the most popular episode on The Unusual History of Every Thing?

The episode title 'S3E3: The Unusual History of the Tooth Fairy' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Unusual History of Every Thing?

The average episode length on The Unusual History of Every Thing is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Unusual History of Every Thing released?

Episodes of The Unusual History of Every Thing are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Unusual History of Every Thing?

The first episode of The Unusual History of Every Thing was released on Feb 25, 2018.

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