Skip to main content

Up Next

Is the Rosa Parks Story True?

Is the Rosa Parks Story True?

Season 1 Episode 20
8:14
When DId Marriage Become about Love?

When DId Marriage Become about Love?

Season 1 Episode 23
7:28
What If Islam Conquered Europe?

What If Islam Conquered Europe?

Season 1 Episode 25
8:37
The Origin of Race in the USA

The Origin of Race in the USA

Season 1 Episode 26
9:22
What If There Were No Taxes?

What If There Were No Taxes?

Season 1 Episode 27
8:58
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?

Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?

Season 1 Episode 28
9:06
The 2nd Amendment Explained

The 2nd Amendment Explained

Season 1 Episode 29
9:28
When Men Wore High Heels

When Men Wore High Heels

Season 1 Episode 30
6:27
Back to Show
Origin of Everything

Why was Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls?

Season 1 Episode 19

Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls might seem strange to modern eyes and sensibilities, but up until the 1940’s a lot of people thought pink was the more masculine color and blue was clearly more feminine. So how did we end up in a world where it’s 100% confirmed that pink is the marker of all things girly and blue denotes boyhood? Well it’s a long strange story, so watch the episode to find out!

Support Provided By
Season
Farewell
1:59
Farewell
Did Europeans Enslave Native Americans?
12:41
The complicated history surrounding the European enslavement of Indigenous peoples.
The History of Reparations
14:12
One of the most controversial topics moving through American politics for over 150 years.
Evolution of Law Enforcement
13:39
Some argue for reforms, others for defunding, and others still for the complete abolition.
Health Disparities in the Black Community: Past & Present
11:57
The United States healthcare system is letting down many Black Americans.
Why Do We Have Political Parties?
11:11
John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to.
HIV/AIDS: What Can We Learn From America's Last Epidemic?
11:52
America's last major epidemic was the HIV/AIDS crisis of 1980s and 1990s.
Why Do We Say "African American"?
8:26
We look at the etymology and reclamation surrounding Black history and identity.
History of Socialism in America
9:20
"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time.
The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law
10:53
Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law.
Why Do We Shake Hands?
8:37
Trace the history of the handshake from Babylonia and the early Greeks to the present.
The Racist Origins of U.S. Law
12:58
Danielle analyzes the discriminatory history of US law.
Active loading indicator