Why things Falls Podcast

Epizodes

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  The Fall of Orphanages Part 3 28.07.2026 56min

  This episode explores the history of the orphanage—how it emerged, why it flourished for centuries, and ultimately why it collapsed as a model of child care. We begin by examining how societies cared for orphaned children before orphanages existed, then trace the rise of influential orphanages during the Byzantine Empire, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution. Finally, we explore the social, political, and scientific forces that led to the decline of the orphanage and examine the sys...
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  The Fall of Orphanages Part 2 28.07.2026 51min

  This episode explores the history of the orphanage—how it emerged, why it flourished for centuries, and ultimately why it collapsed as a model of child care. We begin by examining how societies cared for orphaned children before orphanages existed, then trace the rise of influential orphanages during the Byzantine Empire, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution. Finally, we explore the social, political, and scientific forces that led to the decline of the orphanage and examine the sys...
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  The Fall of Orphanages Part 1 28.07.2026 53min

  This episode explores the history of the orphanage—how it emerged, why it flourished for centuries, and ultimately why it collapsed as a model of child care. We begin by examining how societies cared for orphaned children before orphanages existed, then trace the rise of influential orphanages during the Byzantine Empire, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution. Finally, we explore the social, political, and scientific forces that led to the decline of the orphanage and examine the sys...