Behind the Future

From the smallest objects to the largest movements, we discuss all things history! Join the conversation now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Soundcloud. #podcast

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This week's episode is our final farewell to Behind the Future😭

One year on we celebrate our podcast that we are so proud of! In this episode we answer your questions, play episode bloopers and drink some wine🍷

And remember, don't forget! 📼

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Any lactation experts out there?👀

We discuss more about the history of HIV and AIDS in our latest episode, available now🎙️

#HIV #virus #epidemic

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How would you react?👀

To hear how the first PC virus came about have a listen to our latest episode🎙️

#computer #virus

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This was the first NBC news report covering the outbreak of HIV, which was still being uncovered by doctors and researchers.

The news report aired in 1982, when HIV was prevalent in the U.S.

#HIV #Epidemic

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Did you know?🧐

The first computer virus, called Brain, was created in Lahore, Pakistan by 19-year-old Pakistani programmer, Basit Farooq Alvi, and his brother, Amjad Farooq Alvi.

The virus which was not destructive, was spread by floppy disk. It was released in January 1986.

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'Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.' - Sir Winston Churchill

Thank you to all of our listeners for the last year, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we have🎙️📼💙

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This week, we talk viruses!

Meabh tells us about the very first PC virus and how it came about, while Sarah discusses the HIV epidemic; its origins, growth and influence today 🦠

Available on your favourite streaming service now🎙️

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Tomorrow's history stories are somewhat relevant🧐

Can you guess what they may be?

#history #podcast

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Did you know this is how the pledge of allegiance originated?

To hear more have a listen to our latest episode on Soundcloud, Spotify or Apple Podcasts🎙️

#podcast

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Throughout their development, tampons faced a lot opposition (yes, you read that correct).

To hear more about the history of tampons, have a listen to our latest episode🎙️

#tampon #history

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Interview with renowned actress and pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe in 1995💃

#MarilynMonroe #interview #icon

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In 2020 this Tampax ad was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland.

They received 84 complaints for having “sexual innuendos" and "excessive detail.”

What are your thoughts?

#ad #tampax

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Did you know?

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by Francis Bellamy who was a socialist and Christian Baptist minister.

The pledge was written as part of an advertisement campaign to sell subscriptions to the popular children's magazine The Youth's Companion.

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This week's episode is now live📼

This week Sarah discusses the history of tampons, from ancient methods to 20th century innovations. Meabh dives into how the pledge of allegiance came about and the controversy surrounding it🇺🇸

#newepisode

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Tomorrow is Monday and you know what that means ... 👀

Another episode of Behind the Future will be going live🎉

Don't miss it!

#PodcastandChill

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Have you had your chance to ask your question?

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If you have any questions you’d like us to answer on our 1-year anniversary special episode, send us a DM or head over to our Instagram account to let us know!

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King Henry VIII conducted many affairs as well as marriages, but did you know about Anne Boleyn's sister?

Find out more about his suspected love affairs in our latest episode🎙️

#kinghenryviii #historypodcast

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Improved and colourised footage from 1901.

The footage shows workers and citizens on the street of Victorian England.

#Victorian #history

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What did Norma McCorvey unknowingly sign?👀

Find out in our latest episode, available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts📼

#janeroe #roevswade #normamccorvey

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Fun Fact: King Henry VIII (second image) was the spare. His older brother Arthur was the heir next in line, but died in 1502.

Henry not only succeeded the throne, but also married Arthur's now widow, Catherine of Aragon 😮

And you think your family is odd ...