At The Disappearing Spoon podcast, Sam Kean talks about the history of the Apollo program space suits made by Playtex! “In the 1960s, NASA needed a better spacesuit. So they turned to the one firm on earth capable of meeting their strict standards—the Playtex underwear company.” Listen here.
The Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo joins the writers of Biff Bam Pop to share their top picks for this year’s Toronto International Film Festival! “We’re in the back half of summer, unfortunately, and while most of us are sadly putting away our sunscreen, bathing suits, and fruity cocktails, […]
The Odyssey is one of the most influential works of literature ever created, and yet its origins remain ambiguous and widely debated. It started as an oral tradition, passed along by aoidos, or singer-poets, and later transitioned to written form; the timeframe of this transition isn’t agreed upon […]
Legendary Classics scholar Mary Beard has a podcast! “Join world-renowned classicist Mary Beard and Guardian chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins for Instant Classics—the weekly podcast that proves ancient history is still relevant. Ancient stories, modern twists… and no degree in Classics required.” Watch on YouTube and listen here […]
At Filmi Ladies, friend of the Gutter Pitu Sultan and the Gutter’s own Beth Watkins watch Harishchandrachi Factory! “To mark our 200th—yes TWO HUNDREDTH—episode, we chose a film that celebrates cinematic history. Harishchandrachi Factory is a Marathi film about the making of the very first feature film in […]
PBS has the documentary When Giants Walked Here. “Raleigh’s Dorton Arena is famed the world over for its groundbreaking architecture. Its greatest untold legacy, however, is its place in the history of a Southern mainstay: pro wrestling. This documentary chronicles the rise and fall of pro wrestling at […]
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