The Story Behind
The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects
Emily Prokop
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Story Behind
The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects
Emily Prokop
About This Book
Learn the fascinating history and trivia behind the everyday items we take for grantedâfrom the host of the popular podcast The Story Behind. Many of us learn about the major inventions that shape our world. But we too often overlook the objects we use every day. In The Story Behind, Emily Prokop, creator of the Webby Award nominated podcast, explores the who, how, and huh? of everything from Band-Aids to bubble gum; hypnosis to Hula Hoops; and lullabies to lead pipes. Along the way, she demonstrates how the major events of historyâfrom wars, plagues, and revolutions to historic achievements and discoveriesâhave influenced some of the world's most pervasive inventions. Revealing fascinating new details on topics covered in the podcast, the book also explores many new subjects. Learn how lollipops got started in ancient Egypt, how Kevlar came to be, and why Comic Sans was created. Learn the torture device origins of certain exercise equipment and how some musical instruments were first developed for espionage. From food, fashion, and games to transit and modern technology, The Story Behind offers a closer look at the things closest to us.