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Television: Our Fascination with the Boob Tube Aug 11, 2019

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Television may be the single most influential invention ever. We get our information and entertainment from it. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about where it came from and how it's evolved over the years.

Oceans: What Really Lies Beneath the Surface? Aug 07, 2019

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The oceans of Earth are as mysterious as space. We've yet to discover even a fraction of them. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about what we know about oceans and what might lie beneath the surface.

Traditions: Where Do They Come From? Aug 04, 2019

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Traditions bind us together. Many are old. Some old traditions are actually relatively new. We just think they're old. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about where some of our most cherished traditions come from.

Twistory Part 2: History with a Twist Jul 31, 2019

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An old favorite is back for Part 2. More fascinating stories you've probably never heard. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about some of history's most interesting twists.

Fads: What Were We Thinking? Jul 28, 2019

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Fads come and go. Few ever last. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about some historic fads and some hilarious ones from each of their generations.

Fear: Phobias, Nightmares, and Why We're Scared Jul 24, 2019

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No matter how brave you are everybody fears something. There's practically a 'phobia' for everything. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about why we fear and some of the more common phobias and some of the more unusual ones.

Superheroes: From Superman and Beyond Jul 21, 2019

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We've always had heroes, in real life and in fiction, but the superhero grew out of the Great Depression. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about the history of superheroes and how they've evolved in the modern world.

Treasures Part 2: From Religious Relics to El Dorado Jul 17, 2019

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Phil and Campbell Valentine revisit a subject that sets the imagination on fire. Treasures. There's more to treasures than gold. They also discuss booby-trapped treasures that still keep archaeologists at bay.

Fashion: The History of Why We Wear What We Wear Jul 14, 2019

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First came clothes, then came fashion. Why do we wear clothes? And where did fashion come from. Phil and Campbell Valentine explore the origins of fashion and some of the more bizarre tastes down through history.

Disappearances: From the Freaky to the Faked Jul 10, 2019

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Thousands of people disappear every year, many without a trace. Some are the work of foul play. Some are accidents. Many are on purpose. Phil and Campbell talk about some of the most mysterious disappearances in history.

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