It Started Somewhere
di Shaimond Foye
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Host Shaimond Foye discusses the history behind popular products, places and things we know about but may not know the story behind them.
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- Episode 26: The History of the US Postal Service: From Horseback to High-Tech · 8 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 26Join Shaimond on 'It Started Somewhere' as we dive into the fascinating history of the US Postal Service. From its humble beginnings at a Boston tavern in 1639 to becoming the…
- Episode 25: The History of the Drivers License · 8 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 25In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the history of the driver's license, tracing its origins from the early 20th century to the present day. The…
- Episode 24: The History of the 8-Hour Workday and the 5-Day Work Week · 8 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 24In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond delves into the history of the 8-hour workday and the 5-day work week. The episode uncovers how work schedules evolved…
- Episode 23: The History and Evolution of the US Congress · 7 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the history and transformation of one of America's most critical institutions, the United States Congress. The…
- Episode 22: The Story of Guinness World Records · 9 minIn this episode of It Started Somewhere, we explore the history behind the Guinness World Records. Join host Shaimond as we uncover how a pub argument in the 1950s led to the…
- Episode 21: The History of Ice Cream · 5 minJoin host Shaimond in this episode of 'It Started Somewhere' as we delve into the rich history of ice cream. From its ancient origins in China and Persia to the indulgent treats…
- Episode 20: The History of Dentistry: From Ancient Practices to Modern Innovations · 8 minJoin host Shaimond on 'It Started Somewhere' as we explore the journey of dentistry from ancient rudimentary dental work in 7000 BCE to today's advanced techniques. Discover…
- Episode 19: The Evolution of Recorded Music: From Phonautographs to Streaming · 10 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond takes listeners on a historical journey through the evolution of recorded music. The episode begins with the 1857…
- Episode 18: The Evolution of Money: From Barter to Bitcoin · 9 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the fascinating history of money, tracing its evolution from ancient bartering systems to modern…
- Episode 17: Microwaves: From Accidental Discovery to Kitchen Essential · 9 minWelcome to 'It Started Somewhere,' where host Shaimond explores the extraordinary history behind ordinary objects. In this episode, discover the fascinating journey of the…
- Episode 16: The History of Popcorn: From Ancient Civilizations to Modern Day · 9 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond delves into the rich history of popcorn, tracing its origins back to ancient civilizations in the Americas around 3600…
- Episode 15: A History of Soap · 8 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond delves into the history of soap, tracing its origins back to 2800 BCE in ancient Babylon. Discover how early soaps were…
- Episode 14: Congestion Pricing: From Theory to Global Application · 9 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the history and implementation of congestion pricing. The concept originated with economist William Vickrey in…
- Episode 13: The History of the Internet and World Wide Web · 7 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' Shaimond explores the history of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Discover how the 1960s Cold War era led to the creation of…
- Episode 12: Antibiotics: From Ancient Remedies to Modern Medicine · 9 minJoin host Shaimond on 'It Started Somewhere' as we delve into the fascinating history of antibiotics. Discover how these life-saving drugs transformed from ancient moldy bread…
- Episode 11: From Clickety Clack to Digital: The Evolution of Typewriters · 11 minJoin host Shaimond in this episode of 'It Started Somewhere' as we explore the rich history of typewriters. Learn about early prototypes, notable inventors like Henry Mill and…
- Episode 10: The Evolution of Trains: From Wagonways to Bullet Trains · 8 minJoin host Shaimond on It Started Somewhere as we explore the history and evolution of trains. Discover how they evolved from horse-drawn carts to modern high-speed marvels…
- Episode 9: The Evolution of Social Media: From ARPANET to TikTok · 8 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the rich history of social media, tracing its roots from the early days of ARPANET in the late 1960s to the…
- Episode 8: From Tesla to Smart Homes: The Fascinating History of Remote Control · 11 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the fascinating history of remote control technology. Starting with Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking wireless…
- Episode 7: The Evolution of Video Games: From Turing's Chess to Modern Epics · 9 minIn this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the fascinating history of video games. The journey begins in the 1940s with Alan Turing's AI-informed chess…







