The Whole World's Af(Fair) - Chicago World's Fair of 1893 - Episode 17

Recorded January 25th, 2026** Explicit language used.Let's all go to the fair y'all! Join the Hystorians as they skip, saunter, and scold through the ins and outs of the 1893 World's Fair. Innovations, Inventions, and Intrigue flooded Chicago. After listening to this Desi led episode, you’ll feel like you’re leaving the fair grounds with a box of Cracker Jacks, a bottle of Root Beer, and the giddy of being a witness to groundbreaking history in entertainment.Bibliography LinkProduced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesneySpecial thanksLogo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart)Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto)and to listeners like you, thank you.P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.