The History of Fun explores the hidden backstories behind the things you enjoy. This season, we’re diving into the amazing origins of your favorite holiday traditions. Join Polygon’s Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank, and Chris Plante each week as they embark on a new quest to uncover these common-yet-mysterious customs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
| Title | Date published | ||
| Hello Kitty: A Brief History | 2018-06-18 | ||
| E3: A Brief History | 2018-06-07 | ||
| John Madden Football: A Brief History | 2018-06-04 | ||
| Sports Mascots: A Brief History | 2018-05-28 | ||
| Pokemon Cards: A Brief History | 2018-05-21 | ||
| The Undertaker Threw Mankind Off Hell in a Cell: A Brief History | 2018-05-14 | ||
| The World's Fair: A Brief History | 2018-05-07 | ||
| Virtual Boy: A Brief History | 2018-04-30 | ||
| Neopets: A Brief History | 2018-04-23 | ||
| Trampolines: A Brief History | 2018-04-16 | ||
| Tamagotchi: A Brief History | 2018-04-09 | ||
| Toys R Us: A Brief History | 2018-04-02 | ||
| Roller Derby: A Brief History | 2018-03-26 | ||
| Oreos: A Brief History | 2018-03-19 | ||
| LEGO: A Brief History | 2018-03-12 | ||
| Happy Meals: A Brief History | 2018-03-05 | ||
| Mr. Potato Head: A Brief History | 2018-02-26 | ||
| Poker: A Brief History | 2018-02-19 | ||
| Jump Rope: A Brief History | 2018-02-12 | ||
| Duke Nukem Forever: A Brief History | 2018-02-05 |