The History of Masks for Health

A famous art museum, an unsolved crime, a ten-million-dollar reward, and decades later, Andrew Devis and Megan Nollet discuss the theft of multiple paintings on St. Patrick’s Day in Boston. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/stealing-rembrandt/Download our app for Android ...  Afficher plus

Gillian Woodward and Rob Quiring talk about a material that is can be useful but very damaging at the same time. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-plastic-problem/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/ ...  Afficher plus

It's 2020's hottest fashion statement! But it's not just a great looking addition to your face, it's also a vitally important tool for keeping you and your loved ones safe during this weird and wacky time. Join Guy and Mindy as they explore the who, what, where, why, how and wow ...  Afficher plus

Here in the US, we're not used to needing to cover half of our faces in public, but if you look at the other side of the world, it's a different story. In parts of Asia, wearing a mask in response to the coronavirus pandemic was a totally easy and normal adjustment. Rebecca Ka ...

The N95 respirator has become one of the most coveted items in the world during the pandemic, especially by medical professionals. But how did this seemingly simple mask become the lifesaving tool it is today? From bird beaks to wrapping paper to bras, we follow the curious histo ...  Afficher plus

On a more serious note, the guys discuss the metaphorical mask, which social situations we put on masks, and whether those masked versions of us are truly us... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices