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The History of Fun podcast

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The History of Fun

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  Polygon  

The History of Fun explores the hidden backstories behind the things you enjoy. This season, we’re diving into the amazing origins of your favorite holiday traditions. Join Polygon’s Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank, and Chris Plante each week as they embark on a new quest to uncover these common-yet-mysterious customs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

The History of Fun explores the hidden backstories behind the things you enjoy. This season, we’re diving into the amazing origins of your favorite holiday traditions. Join Polygon’s Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank, and Chris Plante each week as they embark on a new quest to uncover these common-yet-mysterious customs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

 

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#51

The War on Christmas: A Brief History (Season Finale)

There is a war. It's been going on for hundreds of years. And there's only one victim: CHR... more

24 Dec 2018

55 MINS

55:41

24 Dec 2018

#50

Dreidel and Hannukah: A Brief History

Join us for another episode of The History of Fun! This week we're looking into the fascin... more

17 Dec 2018

53 MINS

53:49

17 Dec 2018

#49

The Yule Lads & Yule Cat of Iceland: A Brief History

A brief history of The Yule Lads and The Yule Cat of Iceland. Learn more about your ad cho... more

10 Dec 2018

40 MINS

40:54

10 Dec 2018

#48

Black Friday: A Brief History

A brief history of Black Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch... more

03 Dec 2018

47 MINS

47:25

03 Dec 2018

#47

Krampus, the Anti-Santa: A Brief History

A brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph... more

26 Nov 2018

40 MINS

40:23

26 Nov 2018

#46

Presidential Turkey Pardon: A Brief History

A brief history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... more

19 Nov 2018

32 MINS

32:46

19 Nov 2018

#45

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: A Brief History

A brief history of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Learn more about your ad choices. Vi... more

12 Nov 2018

54 MINS

54:55

12 Nov 2018

#44

Trick or Treating: A Brief History

Chris Plante dives deep into the fascinating origins of Trick or Treating. Learn more abou... more

05 Nov 2018

47 MINS

47:25

05 Nov 2018

#43

Mischief Night before Halloween: A Brief History

A brief history of Mischief Night, the night before Halloween Learn more about your ad cho... more

29 Oct 2018

31 MINS

31:45

29 Oct 2018

#42

Coming soon: Holiday Traditions

We're excited to announce that we're doing an extra special second season of The History o... more

25 Sep 2018

01 MINS

01:06

25 Sep 2018

#41

The Sharper Image: A Brief History

While this episode is focused on both Brookstone and The Sharper Image, we all know which ... more

27 Aug 2018

37 MINS

37:52

27 Aug 2018