Gear gets defined by scientific testing and research. 

And this process was pioneered with the development of the field jacket. 

Almost all clothes have something to do with the military. But one industry in particular has a lot to do with the military. 

The first episode of the new season establishes how the American military came to be, and how they were dressed. To see images and learn more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com

The next series from Articles of Interest

Zippers are the most common machine all around us. But it's a minor miracle how that came to be. 

Pictures of early zippers and other links at articlesofinterest.substack.com

A fashion accessory turns into a medical necessity. Images and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com

How uniforms shaped the American school system. Images and a very special animation at articlesofinterest.substack.com

Nate Dimeo is a longtime radio hero of mine. And praises be, now he has a book out of his stories, called The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of The Past. Enjoy this sampler of his audiobook and a favorite episode of mine. 

And consider supporting both Articles of Interest and The Memory Palace by donating to Radiotopia. 

What Catholic priests wear, and the insight it provides into what we laypeople wear. 

For images of what vestments look like and more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com

In honor of the Met Gala, a special feature. This is an episode I produced with one of my favorite podcasts, Decoder Ring. Together we asked the questions: what is a celebrity stylist? Where did this job come from? The answer was very fun. 

Why would God care what we wear? A tour through Islam, Mormonism, and Judaism, and all of their varying and overlapping commands. 

For more images and information, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com