United States
Australia
Brazil
Canada
Germany
India
Ireland
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
Philippines
South Africa
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
From Brains On Universe
History
Forever Ago
by Brains On Universe
Today: #73 in History on our combined chart.
Today: #170 in History, United Kingdom on our combined chart.
Today: #46 in History, Canada on our combined chart.
Today: #99 in History, Australia on our combined chart.
Today: #63 in History, New Zealand on our combined chart.
Today: #152 in History, Ireland on our combined chart.
Today: #47 in History, India on our combined chart.
Today: #21 in History, Philippines on our combined chart.
Today: #193 in History, South Africa on our combined chart.
Chart positions today · United Kingdom
Not on the Germany charts we track today.
Not on the Brazil charts we track today.
Not on the Mexico charts we track today.
Not on the Japan charts we track today.
If you like Forever Ago, try…
Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
From Brains On Universe
American History Tellers
Also in Education for Kids
Trivia for Kids
Also in Education for Kids
Culture Kids
Also in Education for Kids
Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast
Also in Education for Kids
Ranking history · United Kingdom
Latest daily rankings: Oct 21. New rankings will appear after the next update.
Position on the History, United Kingdom combined chart over the last 7 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.
View as table
| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 | #170 | #164 |
| Oct 20 | #159 | #151 |
| Oct 18 | #192 | #184 |
Latest episodes
-
Mystery History Sounds: Put your listening to the test
October 21, 2026 · 36 minThis week Joy and co-host Gabi are having a history sound extravaganza! Join them as they listen to mystery sounds from the past and learn a little about the history behind them. Plus, a special musical First Things First to transport you…
-
Joy Dolo debates: Watermelon vs Cotton Candy
October 14, 2026 · 40 minToday we're sharing an episode of our sister show Smash Boom Best! In today’s debate, we’ve got two sweet treats that are delights to eat. We have Forever Ago host Joy Dolo arguing for watermelon, the colorful fruit that’s hydrating to…
-
What's the history of chocolate?
October 7, 2026 · 39 minChocolate. You know it. You love it. You can’t get enough of it. Today, we think of chocolate as a sweet treat, but for most of human history, it was actually a bitter drink. This week Joy and co-host Camila go coo-coo for cocoa history…
-
Sneak peek: The history of pineapple pizza
October 5, 2026 · 9 minThis is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus, we tell the story of…
-
More slang words: Aura, OK and glitch
September 30, 2026 · 34 minThis week Joy and co-host Xenia are back with another slang episode that’s the pig’s elbow (trust us, it’s a good thing). Learn about how “aura” went from meaning a cool breeze, to getting cool points– and how one of our most common slang…
Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
-
Wizard of Oz mystery: Who stole the ruby slippers?
September 23, 2026 · 33 minWe’re not done with Wizard of Oz history yet! Today it’s the tale of Dorothy’s famous ruby red slippers. A pair of these famous movie props went missing years back, and it took the FBI and local authorities working together to get them…
-
What's the history of the Wizard of Oz?
September 16, 2026 · 31 minThe Wizard of Oz is one of the most influential stories around. What started as a children’s book went on to inspire countless other books, movies and musicals. Join Joy and co-host Sky as they wiggle down the Jell-O brick road and meet a…
-
The rise and fall of fancy men
September 9, 2026 · 30 minWe can learn a lot about what a culture thinks is important through its fashion. These days, most men don't wear makeup to work, or lace collars, or powdered wigs, but that wasn't always the case! Joy and co-host Max go on a journey to the…
-
How pizza took over the world
September 2, 2026 · 29 minPizza is a food loved around the world. It started as a local dish served by street vendors in Naples, Italy. Not everyone loved it right away. But over time, pizza changed, and the world fell in love. Join Joy and co-host Zsa Zsa as they…
-
How did air travel first take off?
August 26, 2026 · 30 minHundreds of thousands of flights take off each and every day. Airplanes make it possible for us to connect with people around the world and see all different parts of our beautiful planet. But how did we figure out how to get humans up in…
-
Toy Time! What’s the history behind yo-yos, hula hoops and slime?
August 19, 2026 · 31 minFor as long as there have been humans, there have been toys! But do you know the history behind some of your favorites? Join Joy and Evette as they tackle the history of three top toys: the yo-yo, the hula-hoop and slime. They’ll answer…
-
Sneak peek: Hoax Hunters explain the Pokemon Shock
August 14, 2026 · 7 minThis is a sneak peek of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass subscribers. It’s a follow up to the Forever Ago episode about the history of Pokemon. This time, Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters to investigate a phenomenon…
About the show
Brains On Universe presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/