The Sapio Files

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Sapiophiles! It's that time of year! This week, we dig into all of our favorite winter holidays and traditions! Find out the origins and traditions of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule (Winter Solstice), and Diwali--- PLUS, a deep dive into Christmas from all angles. What are the religious roots? How do they apply today? Where did the secular traditions originate? How can we get in the spirit? What's the deal with Santa Claus? How do people all over the world celebrate? Find out what Christmas means to us this week as we share some of our personal favorite traditions! Have a happy and blessed holiday season, and we'll be back with more episodes in 2019!!

Last week, we took a look at 120 years of history. This week, we examine the question: What if you could actually travel back to any of those points in time? In honor of the #timelessmovie, premiering on NBC this week, we analyze the sci-fi concept of time travel. Get ready to nerd out on the three primary models of time travel used in fiction, the problems, complications, ethical dilemmas, and paradoxes that could result from these models, the scientific basis of time travel, advancements in physics and the possibilities of time travel becoming a reality, and our favorite time travel books and movies! 

It has long been said that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. This week, we take you on a journey of the last 120 years in half as many minutes! What moments in the past most strongly impacted our world? What events shaped the styles and cultures of different eras? What historical eras are most similar to the current social and political climate? Find out as we give you a crash course in US (and world) history since 1900, analyze our favorite cultures, styles, and trends of the past, discuss the impact of different events in history, and give you our takes on where our society is now and what we can learn from the past. Plus, find out what decades we'd most like to visit in our hypothetical time machines!

Let us know what past eras most impacted you and join us again next week to talk about the science of time and the multiple theories of time travel!

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Happy December, Sapiophiles! Are you an elf who lives for the snow and the Christmas trees, or does winter make want to curl up and hibernate? Whatever your nature is this time of year, we share our favorite tips for keeping your energy up and staying active in the winter. Whether you're out on the ski slopes every morning or seasonal depression hits you hard, there's something here for everyone to have their happiest, healthiest, most active winter yet!

Happy Thanksgiving, Sapiophiles!! This week, we take a look into Thanksgiving-- why we celebrate, what we often forget, and reasons why we should all remember to be grateful-- no matter your current circumstances. We break down the unfortunate paradox of Black Friday encroaching on Thanksgiving, and give you a look into consumerism in America. While you're enjoying your turkey, celebrate with us and share your gratitude!

Check out Caela's favorite way to give back here: http://www.fromhousestohomes.org/

Hello, Sapiophiles! This week, we take a look at our favorite words--- words with interesting meanings, sounds and uses. How do the words we say affect the way people perceive us? Join us for a whole array of linguistic adventures and expand your vocabulary!!

It's been six months! Welcome to Season Two of the Sapio Files!!  
We told you we'd give you our takes on life as millennials, and we're ready to deliver. Why do people have such strong opinions on our generation? What are some misconceptions that people have? What is a millennial, and what do we want you to know about us? In what ways to people confuse us with our younger friends, the iGens? Find out our takes on being part of this generation here!

Happy Halloween, Sapiophiles! Halloween is seen as one of the lighter and sillier holidays in our culture, but it actually has a surprisingly rich history. Join Caela and Chelsea as they nerd out on the history of Halloween-- including its roots in the Catholic Church, Medieval Festivals, Irish Traditions, Mexican Celebrations, New Years Celebrations, Harvest Festivals, and folklore. Find out why we dress in costumes, why death imagery is so prevalent, why we say "trick or treat", and other fun facts about this exciting holiday! Happy Halloween!

You've heard us talk books before... but why is it that certain characters in fiction touch us more than others? What's the common thread? This week, we reveal our picks for the most powerful and inspirational fictional characters that have affected our lives. Whether these characters shaped our youth or simply taught us valuable life lessons, each one is worth a closer look. 

What's your type? According to psychologists Carl Jung and Isabel Briggs- Myers, people can be divided into sixteen personality types that help them embrace their best qualities and minimize their worst. Join us this week as we reveal our types, break apart the unique personalities of each type, and give some fun facts that tell us more about all the personalities! Join us this week on the Sapio Files!
Find your type: www.16personalities.com