Breakin’: From 80s Fad to Olympic Game
In the early 1970s, the streets of the Bronx, New York, were a hotbed of cultural revolution. Amidst the poverty and violence, young people were finding ways to express themselves through art and music. The birth of hip-hop culture was in full swing, and one of its most dynamic elements was taking shape: break dancing. […]
The Curious Origin of “1999”
If you’d rather listen to this story, check out this episode of the podcast. As the 20th century drew to a close, a digital threat known as the Y2K bug loomed over the world. This technological danger had its roots in the early days of computing, when programmers—seeking to conserve precious memory—abbreviated four-digit years to […]