Episodes 110
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.5 (6,715)
Since Oct 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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30%
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About This Podcast

Brains On Universe presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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Recent Episodes

How did soccer start?

May 13, 2026 27m

Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet. But how did it get its start? And why do some people call it “soccer”, while others call it “football?” Hear the answers to these questions as Joy and…

Bird poop facials and toilet masks: Skin care of the past

May 06, 2026 26m

There are so many trends in skin care, from fun-shaped pimple patches to Korean sheet masks. They might seem like the latest fad, but did you know some of these beauty treatments have been around for…

Why did it take so long for the U.S. to pick its national anthem?

Apr 29, 2026 30m

It’s super common for a country to have a national anthem. That’s an official song that is sung at special events and is supposed to bring people together. The United States of America’s anthem is…

From Skibidi to Slay: The stories behind slang

Apr 22, 2026 32m

Skibidi, rizz and slay are examples of slang. Slang words are fun, zippy terms that usually spread from one small group of people, to the entire world. This week Joy and co-host Dax explore the…

The Titanic was called unsinkable, so why did it sink?

Apr 15, 2026 29m

The Titanic sank only four days into its voyage. Even though the ship was lost to the ocean, the history and stories survived. Join Joy and her co-host Juniper as they find out how this mega ship was…

S8E5 Daylight Saving: The surprising story behind why we change our clocks

Apr 08, 2026 28m

Twice a year, many countries move their clocks by an hour. But why? It turns out humans have been messing with minutes and hours for centuries. Join Joy and co-host Rehema as they explore the history…

S8E4 From sickness to sweetness: the story of Candy Land

Apr 01, 2026 25m

Candy Land is iconic. The cute characters, the simple rules, it’s the perfect game for kids of all ages. But it all started as a way to cheer up children stuck in the hospital. Learn how this game…

S8E3 How diamonds became the symbol of love

Mar 25, 2026 25m

Today, it’s almost cliche to give someone a diamond ring to prove your love. But 100 years ago, that wasn’t the case. Back then, diamonds were seen as luxury items for the rich and famous. But thanks…

S8E2 Why are they called Teddy Bears?

Mar 18, 2026 24m

Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? Maybe it’s a unicorn, or an axolotl, or a classic stuffed bear. Whatever it is, you can thank a former U.S. President for helping make stuffies a thing. Join…

S8E1 First Things First Spectacular

Mar 11, 2026 37m

We’re so thrilled to be back that we’re celebrating with a very special episode. It’s a First Things First Spectacular! We’ll be playing three different rounds of the game where we put things in the…

S8 Forever Ago Season 8 is coming!!!

Mar 04, 2026 1m Trailer

Get ready to explore the before... some more! That's right, a brand new season of Forever Ago is around the corner. Tell your friends! Let your enemies know by sending them a cryptic message 🎧🕰️ ⒻⒶ🔙🔜…

Forever Ago is coming back and we want your help

Dec 04, 2025 1m Bonus

Woooohooooo and historical HUZZAH! We are coming back next spring and can't wait for you to hear all that we have planned. Now that Forever Ago and the entire Brains On Universe are independent, we…

We’re back! Brains On Universe has a new headquarters

Oct 08, 2025 8m

We’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new…

A big update about Forever Ago and the Brains On Universe

Jun 11, 2025 3m

We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. But, our new home is going to be bigger and better…

Where did school uniforms come from?

Jun 10, 2025 35m

Our world is filled with uniforms. From mail carriers, to sports teams to students! This week, Joy, cohost Hannah and Articles of Interest’s Avery Trufelman trace the history of school uniforms, from…

Josephine Baker: Diva and WWII spy!

Jun 04, 2025 34m

Joy and co-host Obasi are so obsessed with historical spycraft that they become top secret spies! Their mission, should they choose to accept it: investigate the life of superstar Josephine…

Play ball! The first team sport

May 28, 2025 30m

Today, sports are popular all over the world!  But have you ever wondered what the first team sport was?  This week, Joy and cohost Xenia learn all about the Mesoamerican Ball Game, which is more…

Smarty Pass Bonus: First Things For Shizzle

May 26, 2025 2m

Joy is a real cool customer. How cool? Well, let’s just say she regularly sleeps in feline PJs, aka the cat’s pajamas. Cat’s pajamas are slang for something being really cool. To prove how much slang…

How did the Girl Scouts get started?

May 21, 2025 33m

Joy is so excited to be going on her first big camping trip, but she needs help – STAT! How do you put up a tent, anyway? And how do you make perfect, ooey gooey s’mores?! Luckily, her Girl Scout…

Where does maple syrup come from?

May 14, 2025 28m

Today’s episode is all about the best breakfast topping, the sap that slaps…maple syrup! If you’ve ever had maple syrup on your pancakes or waffles, you have the Native people of what’s now called…

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Forever Ago has published 110 episodes since October 2018, covering topics in History, Kids & Family.

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