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Forever Ago · Jun 10, 2025 · 35 min

Where did school uniforms come from?

Our world is filled with uniforms. From mail carriers, to sports teams to students! This week, Joy, cohost Hannah and Articles of Interest’s Avery Trufelman trace the history of school uniforms, from their start 800 years ago in England, to their popularization in America by immigrants. We’ll also dive into the pros and cons of uniforms and hear from listeners about their thoughts. Plus, a fashionable First Things First! Avery Trufelman hosts Articles of Interest, a podcast about what we wear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Our world is filled with uniforms. From mail carriers, to sports teams to students! This week, Joy, cohost Hannah and Articles of Interest’s Avery Trufelman trace the history of school uniforms, from their start 800 years ago in England, to their popularization in America by immigrants. We’ll also dive into the pros and cons of uniforms and hear from listeners about their thoughts. Plus, a fashionable First Things First!

Avery Trufelman hosts Articles of Interest, a podcast about what we wear.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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