Did you know eugenics was a popular movement in the U.S.? 🤔 Let's dive into its dark history and implications!

The U.S. became a leader in implementing eugenics policies in the early 20th century, with major institutions promoting them. Notably, David Starr Jordan, a prominent biologist and Stanford's first president, was a key advocate.

Then we explore floriography, the coded language of flowers that once allowed people to send entire messages without saying a word. From the strict social rules of the Victorian Era to ancient traditions, flowers carried meanings tied to love, rejection, jealousy, and even insult.

Socials:

Visit us on IG @renfarepod

We are on TikTok @renfarepodcast

Check us out on YouTube @renfarepod

Britannica – Buck v. Bellhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Buck-v-Bell

Wikipedia – Eugenics in the United Stateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenics_in_the_United_States

Wikipedia – Buck v. Bellhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_v._Bell

Wikipedia – Virginia Sterilization Act of 1924https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Sterilization_Act_of_1924

Wikipedia – Nazi Eugenicshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_eugenics

Britannica – David Starr Jordanhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/David-Starr-Jordan

Stanford Daily – Stanford’s history with eugenicshttps://stanforddaily.com/2016/12/07/stanfords-history-with-eugenics/

Stanford Eugenics History Project – Jordan’s eugenic organizationshttps://www.stanfordeugenics.com/jordan-eugenic-organizations

Stanford Report – Renaming Jordan buildingshttps://news.stanford.edu/stories/2020/10/jordan-agassiz