Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:35:24 -0400 https://originshistorypodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Origins: A History Podcast yes b728abd7-7b05-5812-bdfa-2468c28f608b Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ddio5uqpebohkj6kc9mco2t99gjp?.jpg Origins of Halloween Join us this week, as we explore the origins of Halloween.

]]> Join us this week, as we explore the origins of Halloween.

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-9462856 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 1669 1 33 full false Origins of American Football With both the NFL and College Football season's kicking off in a few days, we decided to explore the origins of American football. What ancient and modern sports inspired it, how did it develop and when did it become so popular in the United States. We answer all these questions and more!

]]> With both the NFL and College Football season's kicking off in a few days, we decided to explore the origins of American football. What ancient and modern sports inspired it, how did it develop and when did it become so popular in the United States. We answer all these questions and more!

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-9132605 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0600 2989 1 32 full false Origins of Electronic Music Join us this week as we meet the innovators and technology that made electronic music possible.

]]> Join us this week as we meet the innovators and technology that made electronic music possible.

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-9022512 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0600 2420 1 31 full false Origins of Cosmetics/Makeup This week, we delve into the origins of cosmetics/makeup. This is a topic that has been highly requested, so we are happy to finally bring you this episode. From the earliest use of cosmetics in ancient Egypt, through its rejection by Rome and Christianity, to its explosion in popularity during the Renaissance, enjoy the origins of cosmetics/makeup.  

]]> This week, we delve into the origins of cosmetics/makeup. This is a topic that has been highly requested, so we are happy to finally bring you this episode. From the earliest use of cosmetics in ancient Egypt, through its rejection by Rome and Christianity, to its explosion in popularity during the Renaissance, enjoy the origins of cosmetics/makeup.  

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8983425 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0600 2365 1 30 full false Origins of Wine Wine, one of the oldest and most popular drinks in human history. This week we explore the exciting history of wine,  from its ancient origins in Armenia and Georgia, to its subsequent spread across Europe. 

]]> Wine, one of the oldest and most popular drinks in human history. This week we explore the exciting history of wine,  from its ancient origins in Armenia and Georgia, to its subsequent spread across Europe. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8946342 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0600 1836 1 29 full false Origins of the Olympics With the Opening Ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics beginning today, we decided to take a look at the ancient games to see how they differed from the modern Olympic games. We discuss the location, event schedule, competitions and awards of the ancient games, as well as the origins of some of the more modern traditions of today's games.  

]]> With the Opening Ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics beginning today, we decided to take a look at the ancient games to see how they differed from the modern Olympic games. We discuss the location, event schedule, competitions and awards of the ancient games, as well as the origins of some of the more modern traditions of today's games.  

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8906980 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0600 2237 1 28 full false Origins of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing With the 52nd Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing coming up on July 20th, we wanted to look into the story of the lead up to the moon landing.  From the original idea of sending a man to the moon to Neil Armstrong's famous line as he becomes the first human to set foot on the lunar surface. 

]]> With the 52nd Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing coming up on July 20th, we wanted to look into the story of the lead up to the moon landing.  From the original idea of sending a man to the moon to Neil Armstrong's famous line as he becomes the first human to set foot on the lunar surface. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8871678 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0600 2408 1 27 full false Origins of Comic Cons With the immense popularity of Comic Cons not only in the U.S. but around the world, we decided to delve into the earliest origins of conventions. From niche science fiction conventions, to the advent of comic conventions, to the large pop culture events we have today, join us in exploring this exciting topic!

]]> With the immense popularity of Comic Cons not only in the U.S. but around the world, we decided to delve into the earliest origins of conventions. From niche science fiction conventions, to the advent of comic conventions, to the large pop culture events we have today, join us in exploring this exciting topic!

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8835096 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0600 2679 1 26 full false Origins of Independence Day In honor of the Fourth of July, we explore some little known facts about the origins of the holiday. 

]]> In honor of the Fourth of July, we explore some little known facts about the origins of the holiday. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8799629 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0600 1912 1 25 full false Origins of the Calendar In today's society, there aren't many things that are more important than the calendar. We would essentially be lost without it. Join us this week as we delve into the ancient and complicated history of time keeping and how our modern calendar came to be.

]]> In today's society, there aren't many things that are more important than the calendar. We would essentially be lost without it. Join us this week as we delve into the ancient and complicated history of time keeping and how our modern calendar came to be.

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8760578 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0600 2712 1 24 full false Origins of Father's Day Join us this week as we explore the origins of Father's Day!

]]> Join us this week as we explore the origins of Father's Day!

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8722517 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0600 2361 1 23 full false Origins of the Internet Although a fairly recent innovation, the origins of the internet are no less fascinating. Join us this week as we discuss the advent of the computer and how the internet was created to realize the devices full potential. 

]]> Although a fairly recent innovation, the origins of the internet are no less fascinating. Join us this week as we discuss the advent of the computer and how the internet was created to realize the devices full potential. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8682945 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2900 1 22 full false Origins of Universities Higher education has been an integral part of society for thousands of years. On this weeks episode we explore the different iterations of universities, from the Platonic Academy to Harvard.  

]]> Higher education has been an integral part of society for thousands of years. On this weeks episode we explore the different iterations of universities, from the Platonic Academy to Harvard.  

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8641430 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2261 1 21 full false Origins of Restaurants Restaurants, a staple of modern society. Be it fast food joints or fine dining establishments, we are surrounded by restaurants. In fact they are so much a part of our lives, we often don't give second thought to their history. So join us this week as we explore the fascinating origins of restaurants. 

]]> Restaurants, a staple of modern society. Be it fast food joints or fine dining establishments, we are surrounded by restaurants. In fact they are so much a part of our lives, we often don't give second thought to their history. So join us this week as we explore the fascinating origins of restaurants. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8602364 Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1641 1 20 full true Origins of Coffee Coffee, one of the worlds most popular drinks, with billions of cups being consumed around the world every day. Join us this week as we dive into the origins and subsequent spread of this delicious beverage. 

]]> Coffee, one of the worlds most popular drinks, with billions of cups being consumed around the world every day. Join us this week as we dive into the origins and subsequent spread of this delicious beverage. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8558268 Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1697 1 19 full false Origins of the Parthenon Marbles Controversy This week we discuss the origins of the Parthenon marbles controversy. Both the British Museum and the government of Greece claim sole ownership of these ancient Greek artworks. Find out each sides position and how this conflict has played out over time.   

]]> This week we discuss the origins of the Parthenon marbles controversy. Both the British Museum and the government of Greece claim sole ownership of these ancient Greek artworks. Find out each sides position and how this conflict has played out over time.   

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8516084 Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2085 1 18 full false Origins of Mother's Day Throughout human history, we have looked for ways to celebrate our mothers. This week we explore how Mother's Day was celebrated in the past, how it became an official holiday in the United States and how countries around the world celebrate. 

]]> Throughout human history, we have looked for ways to celebrate our mothers. This week we explore how Mother's Day was celebrated in the past, how it became an official holiday in the United States and how countries around the world celebrate. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8467606 Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1577 1 17 full false Origins of Cinco de Mayo According to a Nielsen study, only 22% of American's know what Cinco de Mayo really celebrates.  So go ahead and take a listen to this weeks episode and find out what historical event is associated with the holiday. 

]]> According to a Nielsen study, only 22% of American's know what Cinco de Mayo really celebrates.  So go ahead and take a listen to this weeks episode and find out what historical event is associated with the holiday. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8431201 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1356 1 16 full false Origins of Julius Caesar The man, the myth, the legend...... This week we delve into the life of one of the most famous men in history, Gaius Julius Caesar.

]]> The man, the myth, the legend...... This week we delve into the life of one of the most famous men in history, Gaius Julius Caesar.

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8386510 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2230 1 15 full false Origins of Marijuana In honor of the 4/20 holiday, we decided to trace the origins of marijuana. From its early domestication in Asia  to its move across the west. See how this humble plant has grown alongside civilization for thousands of years. 

]]> In honor of the 4/20 holiday, we decided to trace the origins of marijuana. From its early domestication in Asia  to its move across the west. See how this humble plant has grown alongside civilization for thousands of years. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8343971 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0600 2329 1 14 full false Origins of the Unlucky Number 13 In honor of our 13th episode, we decided to trace the origins of the number 13, which many consider to be unlucky. From the early superstitions surrounding the number, to its terrible positioning in the numerical sequence, find out why there is such a strong stigma associated with the number 13. 

]]> In honor of our 13th episode, we decided to trace the origins of the number 13, which many consider to be unlucky. From the early superstitions surrounding the number, to its terrible positioning in the numerical sequence, find out why there is such a strong stigma associated with the number 13. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8300128 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0600 1549 1 13 full false Origins of Easter With Easter just a few days away we decided to tackle the origins of the holiday. From its earliest origins as a festival celebrating the Spring Equinox, to the Catholic Church giving it new meaning and finally its evolution in America. Join us in tracing the fascinating origins of this popular holiday. 

]]> With Easter just a few days away we decided to tackle the origins of the holiday. From its earliest origins as a festival celebrating the Spring Equinox, to the Catholic Church giving it new meaning and finally its evolution in America. Join us in tracing the fascinating origins of this popular holiday. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8250100 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0600 1415 1 12 full false Origins of Baseball With baseball season right around the corner, we wanted to dive into the origins of America's pastime. 

]]> With baseball season right around the corner, we wanted to dive into the origins of America's pastime. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8212390 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0600 1757 1 11 full false Origins of Comic Books This week we explore the origins of serialized comic books beginning in the late 1800s and how the medium has evolved.

]]> This week we explore the origins of serialized comic books beginning in the late 1800s and how the medium has evolved.

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8169100 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0600 1787 1 10 full false Origins of St. Patrick's Day With St. Patrick's Day just a few days away, we decided to dive into the history and origins of of St. Patrick himself, in addition to tracing the evolution of the holiday after his death. 

]]> With St. Patrick's Day just a few days away, we decided to dive into the history and origins of of St. Patrick himself, in addition to tracing the evolution of the holiday after his death. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8121698 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0700 1716 1 9 full false Origins of Indoor Plumbing This week we track the evolution of indoor plumbing systems from the earliest systems in Mesopotamia and Egypt, through Greece and Rome and finally to more modern systems in the United States.  

]]> This week we track the evolution of indoor plumbing systems from the earliest systems in Mesopotamia and Egypt, through Greece and Rome and finally to more modern systems in the United States.  

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8073097 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0700 1742 1 8 full false Origins of the Bicycle This week we discuss the short, yet interesting history of the bicycle. 

]]> This week we discuss the short, yet interesting history of the bicycle. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-8032115 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0700 1264 1 7 full false Origins of the Stock Market This week we examine the earliest origins of stock exchanges and how they made their way to and eventually flourished in the United States. 

]]> This week we examine the earliest origins of stock exchanges and how they made their way to and eventually flourished in the United States. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-7954753 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0700 1575 1 6 full false Origins of Valentine's Day In this week's episode, we take a look into the early origins of Valentine's Day. 

]]> In this week's episode, we take a look into the early origins of Valentine's Day. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-7817593 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0700 1399 1 5 full false Origins of Rock & Roll Part 3 This week we close out our three part series on the origins of rock and roll music. We take a look at the rise of punk rock, heavy metal and discuss some more modern bands.

]]> This week we close out our three part series on the origins of rock and roll music. We take a look at the rise of punk rock, heavy metal and discuss some more modern bands.

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-7687372 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0700 1877 1 4 full false Origins of Rock & Roll Part 2 We continue our series on the Origins of Rock & Roll by looking at some of the earliest rock artists and how they inspired the generation that would follow. 

]]> We continue our series on the Origins of Rock & Roll by looking at some of the earliest rock artists and how they inspired the generation that would follow. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-7458835 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0700 2241 1 3 full false Origins of Rock & Roll Part 1 This week we begin a three part series exploring the origins of rock and roll. 

]]> This week we begin a three part series exploring the origins of rock and roll. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-7361050 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0700 2247 1 2 full false Origins of Beer In this episode, we delve into the ancient origins of beer. From the earliest attempts to brew by our Paleolithic ancestors, through the ancient Egyptians perfecting the process, to the addition of hops during the High Middle Ages. 

]]> In this episode, we delve into the ancient origins of beer. From the earliest attempts to brew by our Paleolithic ancestors, through the ancient Egyptians perfecting the process, to the addition of hops during the High Middle Ages. 

]]> Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Buzzsprout-7243588 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0700 2199 1 1 full false