The Uncommon History of Very Common Things
The Uncommon History of 'Pairs'
S1 • E7 Jan 1, 2022 22m
From your face, to your base, and the people who make them. EYEGLASSES: Sunglasses became popular because syphilis makes people sensitive to light. UNDERWEAR: Giant padded codpieces were popularized by King Henry VIII. MATCHMAKERS: Valentine's Day started as a Roman festival dedicated to matchmaking...