History In Five Minutes Podcast

  Why do Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks? Are we trying to take the National Anthem as literally as possible, creating "Bombs Bursting in Air"? Or is there another reason? Much of the trappings of the Fourth of July date back to Renaissance Italy, and even further back to Imperial China. But the actual form of the holiday came into existence even before America itself. Listen to learn more. LEARN HOW TO GET THE PERFECT SHAVE This episode is brought to you by Harry’s. They are one of my favorite companies. Harry’s produces shaving products.“I’ve used their products and say that it’s the best shave I’ve had in a long time, and I’m a guy who has his own straight razor that he sharpens with his own strop. But they sell everything online, making their premium products as cheap as a plastic Bics razor. Plus, shipping to the U.S. is free for all Harry’s shave sets. Harry’s will give you $5 off your first purchase with promo code harrys.com/h5m Harry’s starter set (called the Truman) is a