In this episode, join a fictional family as they tour the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. There families from all over the world came to marvel at the wonders of the modern age. What it might have been like for a family exploring the awe-inspiring exhibits, thrilling rides, and cultural displays? From the excitement of the first Ferris wheel ... Show More
Jan 2025
The Ridiculously Ambitious History of the World's Fair, Part One: A Crazy Plan, and Crazy Success
Have you ever dreamed of going to a science fair as an adult? If so, the world's fair is for you -- these massive international exhibitions occur around the world, usually running for three to six months. And each world's fair include exhibits from a significant number of countri ... Show More
47m 17s
Sep 2021
"The Strangest Gathering of Men"
September 15, 1893. About 4,000 people are intently listening to a monk on a stage in Chicago. They’re at an event called Parliament of the World’s Religions – an unprecedented gathering of leaders from many different faiths all over the world, held at the Chicago World's Fair. T ... Show More
26m 14s
