Origins Unraveled

Laurie and Courtney Varbel
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Ever wonder who looked at a sheep and thought, “Let’s turn that into pants”? Or how the wheel wasn’t invented for wagons — but for pottery? Welcome to Origins Unraveled, the podcast where we dig up the weird, forgotten, and sometimes divine beginnings of the everyday things we take for granted. Join hosts Laurie (the rabbit hole queen) and Courtney (the question machine) as they trace ordinary objects and ideas back to their extraordinary starting points — from ancient hacks and historical twists to surprising spiritual breadcrumbs along the way. If you’re a homeschool mom, a curious

Episodes

  1. The 1835 Moon Hoax | Bat-Men, Fake News & the Biggest Lie in Print

    06/26/2025

    The 1835 Moon Hoax | Bat-Men, Fake News & the Biggest Lie in Print

    In 1835, a series of shocking "scientific discoveries" hit the front page of The Sun — including unicorns, moon temples, and an entire colony of intelligent bat-men.The world believed it. The truth? A massive hoax. In this episode of Origins Unraveled, we dive into the origins of the infamous 1835 Moon Hoax — from the newspaper behind it to the man who made millions off a lie. We’ll explore how it fooled a nation, what it reveals about media manipulation, and how little has changed in the era of clickbait. 🚀 Want early episodes, sneak peeks & behind-the-scenes chaos? Join our Origin Seekers club at originsunraveled.com💌 Send us your weird origin stories or moon myths: hello@originsunraveled.com

    11 min
  2. Zapped: The Shocking Story of the Microwave

    06/19/2025

    Zapped: The Shocking Story of the Microwave

    🍽️ What do spy radars, popcorn, and post-war tech have in common? In this episode of **Origins Unraveled**, Laurie & Courtney uncover the unexpected invention story of the microwave. From melted chocolate to military mishaps, it's the hottest thing to come out of a cold war. 👂 Expect: kitchen chaos, scandal, food explosions, and one brilliant mistake. ✨ Want more wild origin stories? Join our free email club: originsunraveled.com 📧 Contact us: hello@originsunraveled.com #MicrowaveOrigin #TrueInventionStory #KitchenHistory #WeirdFactsPodcast

    13 min
  3. Karma: The Ancient Law You’ve Been Getting Wrong

    06/12/2025

    Karma: The Ancient Law You’ve Been Getting Wrong

    Is karma just cosmic payback? Or something much deeper? In this episode of Origins Unraveled, Laurie and Courtney dive into the ancient spiritual roots of karma across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Western pop culture. From Sanskrit translations and reincarnation to Taylor Swift lyrics and everyday revenge stories, we unravel what karma actually is — and why your “instant karma” moment might be missing the point. Expect myth-busting, laughter, real-life examples, and a surprise karma rating game you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Don’t just scroll karma quotes — understand them 🔗 Show Notes / Links (optional extras to include): Join the Origin Seekers Club: https://www.originsunraveled.comSend us your wild karma stories: hello@originsunraveled.comSubscribe for more scandalous and spiritual origin stories

    9 min
  4. Episode 4: Blood on the Rocks The First Murder

    06/05/2025

    Episode 4: Blood on the Rocks The First Murder

    In Episode 4 of Origins Unraveled, Laurie and Courtney take a holy deep dive into the first recorded murder in human history — and no, it wasn’t just about jealousy. Whether you’re curious, spiritual, skeptical, or just love a good mystery — hit play. This one’s got blood, rocks, and big questions.

    15 min
  5. The Fork A Scandalous History

    05/29/2025

    The Fork A Scandalous History

    Think the fork is just a boring utensil? Think again. In this scandal-laced episode of Origins Unraveled, we dig deep into the rebellious, taboo, and downright shocking history of the fork. From being banned by the church to symbolizing sin, wealth, and even rebellion, this everyday object has a past that’s sharper than its tines. Join Laurie and Courtney as they uncover how the fork made its controversial debut in Europe, why it took centuries to be accepted, and how something so simple caused such a stir. This episode is full of fun facts, historical drama, and unexpected twists that will leave you seeing your silverware drawer in a whole new light.

    6 min
  6. Ep2: The Wheel That Changed Everything

    05/29/2025

    Ep2: The Wheel That Changed Everything

    What do pizza cutters, potter’s wheels, and horse-drawn chariots have in common? In this episode, we unravel the surprising history of one of the most important inventions of all time — the wheel. From ancient Mesopotamian potters to Roman engineering and modern-day mechanics, the wheel shaped more than just how we travel. Join Laurie and Courtney as they dig into what the wheel really meant for humanity — including some unexpected uses, wild historical twists, and a few “wait, what?!” moments along the way. Whether you’re rolling through life or stuck in the mud, this one’s for you. history, inventions, the wheel, origins podcast, quirky history, ancient technology, Mesopotamia, Roman Empire, podcast for curious minds, fun facts

    6 min
  7. Why Origins Matter

    05/29/2025

    Why Origins Matter

    Welcome to the very first episode of Origins Unraveled — where we uncover the strange, sacred, and often hilarious backstories of everyday things. In this debut episode, Laurie and Courtney ask: Why do origins even matter? Why are we so drawn to digging up beginnings? And what if everything… actually connects From sheep turned into pants to rabbit holes filled with divine breadcrumbs, we explore how ideas are born, why certain inventions stick, and how tracing the past might just reveal something bigger than we expected. Whether you’re a history nerd, a curious mom, or someone who can’t stop Googling “who invented that?” — you’re in the right place. 🌀 Let’s unravel. 🔗 Visit OriginsUnraveled.com to subscribe and never miss an origin story.

    4 min
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Ever wonder who looked at a sheep and thought, “Let’s turn that into pants”? Or how the wheel wasn’t invented for wagons — but for pottery? Welcome to Origins Unraveled, the podcast where we dig up the weird, forgotten, and sometimes divine beginnings of the everyday things we take for granted. Join hosts Laurie (the rabbit hole queen) and Courtney (the question machine) as they trace ordinary objects and ideas back to their extraordinary starting points — from ancient hacks and historical twists to surprising spiritual breadcrumbs along the way. If you’re a homeschool mom, a curious

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  • Creator
    Laurie and Courtney Varbel
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Laurie and Courtney Varbel
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