In honor of our 13th episode, we decided to trace the origins of the number 13, which many consider to be unlucky. From the early superstitions surrounding the number, to its terrible positioning in the numerical sequence, find out why there is such a strong stigma associated with the number 13. 

With Easter just a few days away we decided to tackle the origins of the holiday. From its earliest origins as a festival celebrating the Spring Equinox, to the Catholic Church giving it new meaning and finally its evolution in America. Join us in tracing the fascinating origins of this popular holiday. 

With baseball season right around the corner, we wanted to dive into the origins of America's pastime. 

This week we explore the origins of serialized comic books beginning in the late 1800s and how the medium has evolved.

With St. Patrick's Day just a few days away, we decided to dive into the history and origins of of St. Patrick himself, in addition to tracing the evolution of the holiday after his death. 

This week we track the evolution of indoor plumbing systems from the earliest systems in Mesopotamia and Egypt, through Greece and Rome and finally to more modern systems in the United States.  

This week we discuss the short, yet interesting history of the bicycle. 

This week we examine the earliest origins of stock exchanges and how they made their way to and eventually flourished in the United States. 

In this week's episode, we take a look into the early origins of Valentine's Day. 

This week we close out our three part series on the origins of rock and roll music. We take a look at the rise of punk rock, heavy metal and discuss some more modern bands.