Origin of Everything

Origin of Everything is a history show from PBS Digital Studios.

Episodes

  • Why Doesn't the US Have Paid Parental Leave?

    Danielle looks at the history of maternity leave.
  • How a Spy Changed Horror Movies

    You may not know their names, but these screams are so ubiquitous in horror films.
  • Why Are Prescription Drugs SO Expensive?

    Today Danielle examines the history of pharmaceutical regulation in America.
  • A Brief History of Men's Underwear

    Danielle takes a "brief" look at the history of male undergarments!
  • Why Are There SO Many Confederate Monuments?

    Danielle looks at Confederate and Union Civil War monuments.
  • When did the News Start?

    When did the News Start?
  • Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?

    Why did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin plant a flag on the moon?
  • Why Do We Go to Prom?

    Why Do We Go to Prom?

About Origin of Everything

Every aspect of our daily reality, whether its the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that get us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves, emerge from thousands of intersecting histories. And on this show, we're going to explore them ALL! . . . Okay, maybe not ALL, but you get the idea.