Did you know even the ancient Egyptians played with toys? Join us as we learn all about the history of toys and toymaking through the ages.
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Jan 26
A Miracle of Nature: The Science of Trees
Trees begin their lives as tiny seeds that sprout roots and shoots when they get enough water, sunlight, and warmth. As a tree grows, its roots spread underground to absorb water and nutrients. The trunk grows taller and thicker each year, adding rings that show the tree’s age. L ... Show More
8m 28s
Jan 22
The Story of Skiing and Snowboarding
Skiing began thousands of years ago as a way for people to travel across snow in cold regions. Early skis were made of wood and used for hunting and transportation. Over time, skiing became a sport and a form of recreation. Snowboarding developed much later, in the 1900s, combini ... Show More
8m 12s
Mar 2022
The History of Toys (or Why Do We Love a Little Guy?)
Jen, Ginny, Nat, & Corrie take a tour through the colossal of history toys, asking the age-old question, why do we love a little guy? Outline: 1 since the dawn of time, ppl have wanted other ppl to check out the little guy they made. 2 imitative and instructive 3 the earliest toy ... Show More
2h 14m
Jun 2022
002: Let's Talk About Toys
<p>As moms, we are always trying to find ways to better our children's lives, and we all know children learn through play. So we think that if kids learn through play, and my job as a mom is to help my child learn, grow, and develop, then I will give them all the toys I can ... Show More
16m 7s
Mar 2022
Ridiculous History Presents: A History of "Adult" Toys, Part 1
<p>While it's a taboo subject in the modern day, it turns out people have been improvising ways to pleasure themselves since, well, the dawn of history. In this week's two-part takeover episode, Ben and Noel join Eli and Diana Banks, real-life spouses and creators of the hit podc ... Show More
56m 35s
Jan 2024
The Story of How Star Wars Toys Revolutionized Movie Merchandising (Part 2)
On this episode of Our American Stories, the "Nostalgia Awakens" is a Star Wars action figure exhibit from enthusiast and museum curator Jarrod Roll. He's here to share the story of how Star Wars toys revolutionized movie merchandising, licensing, and even how children play. Supp ... Show More
17m 58s