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Join Shaimond on 'It Started Somewhere' as we dive into the fascinating history of the US Postal Service. From its humble beginnings at a Boston tavern in 1639 to becoming the largest logistical network outside the...
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It Started Somewhere
Hosted by Shaimond Foye · history · EN
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Host Shaimond Foye discusses the history behind popular products, places and things we know about but may not know the story behind them.
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What is It Started Somewhere about?
Host Shaimond Foye discusses the history behind popular products, places and things we know about but may not know the story behind them.
Who hosts It Started Somewhere?
It Started Somewhere is hosted by Shaimond Foye. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
What has It Started Somewhere covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 26: The History of the US Postal Service: From Horseback to High-Tech" (27 October 2025, 8 minutes), "Episode 25: The History of the Drivers License" (31 August 2025, 8 minutes), and "Episode 24: The History of the 8-Hour Workday and the 5-Day Work Week" (10 August 2025, 8 minutes).
How often does It Started Somewhere publish?
It Started Somewhere publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across 23 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on It Started Somewhere?
Booking probability for It Started Somewhere is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. It Started Somewhere requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. It Started Somewhere's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Shaimond Foye hosts It Started Somewhere, a history podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 31, 20258 minS1In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the history of the driver's license, tracing its origins from the early 20th century to the present day. The episode covers the initial lack of driving...
Aug 10, 20258 minS1In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond delves into the history of the 8-hour workday and the 5-day work week. The episode uncovers how work schedules evolved from agrarian sun-up-to-sun-down routines...
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Episode 23: The History and Evolution of the US Congress
Jun 1, 20257 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the history and transformation of one of America's most critical institutions, the United States Congress. The episode delves into the creation and...
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Episode 22: The Story of Guinness World Records
May 18, 20259 minS0<p>In this episode of It Started Somewhere, we explore the history behind the Guinness World Records. Join host Shaimond as we uncover how a pub argument in the 1950s led to the creation of a book that has become the...
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Episode 21: The History of Ice Cream
May 3, 20255 minS0<p>Join host Shaimond in this episode of 'It Started Somewhere' as we delve into the rich history of ice cream. From its ancient origins in China and Persia to the indulgent treats enjoyed by royalty, and the evolution...
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Episode 20: The History of Dentistry: From Ancient Practices to Modern Innovations
Apr 19, 20258 minS0<p>Join host Shaimond on 'It Started Somewhere' as we explore the journey of dentistry from ancient rudimentary dental work in 7000 BCE to today's advanced techniques. Discover early dental practices, like flint-tipped...
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Episode 19: The Evolution of Recorded Music: From Phonautographs to Streaming
Apr 5, 202510 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond takes listeners on a historical journey through the evolution of recorded music. The episode begins with the 1857 invention of the phonautograph by Edward Leon...
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Episode 18: The Evolution of Money: From Barter to Bitcoin
Mar 22, 20259 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the fascinating history of money, tracing its evolution from ancient bartering systems to modern cryptocurrencies. The episode delves into the origins...
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Episode 17: Microwaves: From Accidental Discovery to Kitchen Essential
Mar 8, 20259 minS0<p>Welcome to 'It Started Somewhere,' where host Shaimond explores the extraordinary history behind ordinary objects. In this episode, discover the fascinating journey of the microwave oven, from its accidental...
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Episode 16: The History of Popcorn: From Ancient Civilizations to Modern Day
Feb 22, 20259 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond delves into the rich history of popcorn, tracing its origins back to ancient civilizations in the Americas around 3600 BCE. Discover how popcorn was first...
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Episode 15: A History of Soap
Feb 8, 20258 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond delves into the history of soap, tracing its origins back to 2800 BCE in ancient Babylon. Discover how early soaps were made from animal fats and ashes and...
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Episode 14: Congestion Pricing: From Theory to Global Application
Jan 25, 20259 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the history and implementation of congestion pricing. The concept originated with economist William Vickrey in the 1950s and has since evolved into a...
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Episode 13: The History of the Internet and World Wide Web
Jan 18, 20257 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' Shaimond explores the history of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Discover how the 1960s Cold War era led to the creation of ARPANET, the first computer network, and the...
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Episode 12: Antibiotics: From Ancient Remedies to Modern Medicine
Jan 11, 20259 minS0<p>Join host Shaimond on 'It Started Somewhere' as we delve into the fascinating history of antibiotics. Discover how these life-saving drugs transformed from ancient moldy bread treatments to groundbreaking scientific...
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Episode 11: From Clickety Clack to Digital: The Evolution of Typewriters
Jan 4, 202511 minS0<p>Join host Shaimond in this episode of 'It Started Somewhere' as we explore the rich history of typewriters. Learn about early prototypes, notable inventors like Henry Mill and William Burt, and the significant...
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Episode 10: The Evolution of Trains: From Wagonways to Bullet Trains
Dec 21, 20248 minS0<p>Join host Shaimond on It Started Somewhere as we explore the history and evolution of trains. Discover how they evolved from horse-drawn carts to modern high-speed marvels, igniting progress and unifying nations...
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Episode 9: The Evolution of Social Media: From ARPANET to TikTok
Dec 14, 20248 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the rich history of social media, tracing its roots from the early days of ARPANET in the late 1960s to the explosive rise of modern platforms like...
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Episode 8: From Tesla to Smart Homes: The Fascinating History of Remote Control
Dec 7, 202411 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the fascinating history of remote control technology. Starting with Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking wireless controlled boat in 1898, the episode traces...
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Episode 7: The Evolution of Video Games: From Turing's Chess to Modern Epics
Nov 30, 20249 minS0<p>In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the fascinating history of video games. The journey begins in the 1940s with Alan Turing's AI-informed chess game, moves through the groundbreaking...
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