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How did things we see every day come to be? Charlotte discusses the origin stories of some common inventions we use a lot today, including t-shirts, general anaesthetic, chewing gum, and the Slinky. Find the full notes and list of resources for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

This episode focuses on weird time travel stories that potentially "prove" a glitch in the Matrix. Whether you're a cynic (like Charlotte) or a believer (like Ellie), listen to this episode and let us know what you think! Find the full notes and resources for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

Hamilton has taken the world by storm over the past few years, and as we love to focus on powerful women in this podcast, we learn about the Schuyler sisters and what their lives were actually like historically, compared to their portrayal in the show. Learn more about this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

In another interesting war story (listen to episode #3 for an incredible story about the Great Emu War of Australia, 1932) , we learn about Corporal Wojtek, a bear—yes, a bear—who served alongside the Polish army in World War II. Learn more about this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

Charlotte's here to talk about 2 things she loves: musical theatre, and inspirational women. Learn about the real-life event that inspired by international hit musical Come From Away, and the incredible life of pilot Beverly Bass, whose plane was diverted to Gander in Newfoundland, Canada in the wake of 9/11. Find the full notes for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreo...

Ellie, who spent a year travelling in Australia, New Zealand and Los Angeles, shares some tips and advice for those who are considering doing it too. Whether it's a year-long excursion or a short city break, listen to this episode for tips on reducing costs, organising your trip, making the most of your time while you're away, and more. Find the full notes & more for this episode at learnaboutpod....

What is multi-level marketing? Charlotte discusses MLMs, how they follow such a toxic and immoral business model that only 1% of people make a living from, and some examples including Arbonne, Team Beachbody, and LuLaRoe. Find the full notes for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

In another episode about an amazing woman in history, Ellie talks about Nellie Bly: an American 19th century feminist who transformed the face of investigative journalism by infiltrating a New York asylum in order to get her dream job as a journalist. Find the full notes for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

Charlotte gets her space nerd on again in this episode: she talks about Titan, the second-largest moon in the solar system, belonging to her favourite planet Saturn. Why is this the best moon? Because in 6 billion years, we might be able to live on it! Find the notes for this episode and all the others at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

Diversity and inclusion is always an important topic, but it's especially relevant right now. This month has been huge for the Black Lives Matter movement, and it's also Pride month! In this episode, Ellie showcases 5 diverse characters in the Marvel comics, including a queer Latinx woman, a kickass Muslim teenager, and a proud LGBTQ+ couple. Note:   We're both big allies of the Black Lives Matter...

Charlotte compares the events of the Titanic in real life to the famous film adaptation by James Cameron. She also talks about some slightly strange films inspired by the Titanic (including animated talking animals), and the incredible story of Violet Jessop, a Titanic steward who became known as Miss Unsinkable. Find the full notes for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: pa...

Have you listened to our episode about the original dark tale of Rapunzel? In this episode, we follow up on this episode by talking about the original tale of Cinderella. It's definitely a heck of a lot darker than the Disney version! Find the notes for this episode and all the others at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

Join us for a special extended episode as we reach our first milestone of 20 episodes! Get to know us, how this show came to be, and learn some tips on how to start your own podcast. Timestamps: 3:24 - Discussing Disney films 12:23 - Tips for working from home 16:27 - Animal Crossing 20:04 - Would you rather...? 38:08 - Answering questions from listeners + tips on how to start a podcast 1:02:28 -...

In this episode (that is a bit late because Charlotte sucks at uploading them on time), Ellie talks about Easter traditions all around the world, including Spain, Germany, Australia, Italy, and more! Find the full show notes for this episode and more at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

Charlotte talks about all sorts and weird and wonderful laws that still exist today around the world. Most of them are so archaic and old that they surely can't still be policed, but technically, they are still in effect today! There are a ton of links and resources for this episode, so if you want to learn more, head to our website, learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnabou...

We're going back to Greek Mythology in this episode! Ellie teaches us about Persephone, who was abducted by Hades and became the queen of the underworld. Her story also caused her to be known as the goddess of the spring season. Find the notes for this episode and join our mailing list for updates at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

Film nerds, this is for you! Charlotte and Ellie discuss the Academy Awards and (the lack of) diversity in film - not just in film awards, but in the film industry as a whole. We talk about declining Oscars viewing figures over the years, the dramatic Moonlight/La La Land mixup of 2017, Parasite, Taika Waititi, and more. You can find all of the notes for this episode and all the others at learnabo...

We're flying back to space in this episode all about the Aquarius constellation! Ellie talks about its origins, related mythology, when you can see the constellation in the sky, and other fun facts. Find the full notes and list of resources at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

This episode is a follow-up to episode 4, the story of Annie Edson Taylor, so we recommend listening to that first!  In this episode, Charlotte talks about Bobby Leach, the second person to traverse the Niagara Falls in a barrel, and who died a surprisingly sad and mundane death after living a life of reckless adventure.  Find the full notes for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Pa...

(Note: Apologies for some crackling in the audio of this episode.) It's Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday, as it should be correctly named) soon, so we learn all about why Pancake Day exists, some of the centuries-old traditions that still happen today, and the interesting and unique celebrations that happen in other countries all over the world. Find the full show notes for this episode at learnabou...

(Note: Apologies for some crackling in the audio of this episode.) Today, Charlotte talks about mythology that's a little closer to home: the Mabinogion, a famous collection of Celtic folklore that dates back to the 12th-13th Century. The stories are set in the world of giants and enchantments where royal families are at war, people transform into animals, and wizards craft a woman from flowers. R...

Ellie tells the story of another amazing woman from history: Anne Bonny, pirate queen of the Caribbean, who refused to live the patriarchal life set out for her by her father, and instead, sailed the seas as a badass pirate in disguise. Find the full notes for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

We dive into a dark and grim (and Grimm) tale today: the original story of Rapunzel. We all know the famous story of the girl locked in the tower by her adoptive mother, and most of us have seen Disney's musical version - but today, Charlotte tells us the original story by Brothers Grimm. Find the full notes for this episode at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

Ellie teaches us about some strange births of Greek Gods: from sibling couples, Zeus birthing a fully-grown adult from his forehead, and another from inside his shin, we've got some weird and wonderful stories for you in this episode! Find the full notes for this episode and sign up for our mailing list at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod

In the first episode of 2020 (and the decade!) Charlotte goes over some stats about New Year's resolutions, and shares 8 tips on how to make your goals more exciting, more attainable, and easier to achieve. See the full show notes at learnaboutpod.com . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/learnaboutpod