Episodes
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100 Objects #14: Basketball Sleeve
The basketball compression sleeve has transitioned from a medical device to a symbol of cultural identity and rebellion within the NBA.
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The Bone Wars
The Bone Wars was a fierce rivalry between Cope and Marsh that, despite its pettiness and mistakes, significantly accelerated the growth of paleontology and natural history museums.
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100 Objects #13: The Sand Letters
Individual voices, even from the most unlikely sources, can significantly influence political and systemic change.
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Bamboo Is Innocent
Bamboo scaffolding is a crucial part of Hong Kong's architecture, culture, and practical construction needs, especially in crowded, narrow spaces.
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100 Objects #12: "Negro Cloth"
Enslaved people's clothing rarely preserved due to reuse and recycling, making physical artifacts exceedingly scarce.
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The Borrowed Nature of Biomimicry
Biomimicry often simplifies complex natural processes into neat stories, but the actual relationship between nature and design is more nuanced and intricate.
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100 Objects #11: Brannock Device
The Brannock device revolutionized shoe fitting in 1925 with its precise measurements and simple design.
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The Finnish Baby Box
The Finnish baby box is a cultural and social symbol that represents equality, support, and care for all families in Finland.
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100 Objects #10: Nunchaku
Bruce Lee's iconic use of nunchaku helped transform them from traditional weapons into symbols of resistance and cultural identity.
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The Original 100 Objects
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100 Objects #9: Missing Children Milk Carton
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If Mosquito Hawks Can Fly
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100 Objects #8: Billy Possum
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The Score
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100 Objects #7: The Otis Pamphlet
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Transatlantic Fiber-Optic Expialidocious
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100 Objects #6: "Sharpened Screwdriver"
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The Most Exciting Change America Has Ever Seen
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100 Objects #5: Blue Back Speller
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The Horn That Divided the World Cup
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