Why Did Actual People Start Building Snow People?

There's evidence humans have been building figures out of snow for centuries. But they haven't always been called "snowmen" and they haven't always looked the way they look now. We'll explain how we got the shape and the name. Plus: if you’re looking to liven up your Black History Month, you can head to Baltimore, Maryland, home to the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum.  Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition  The Snowman: A brief history of a winter entertainment (Obscure Histories) Baltimore’s National Great Blacks in Wax Museum teaches visitors that knowledge is power (Roadtrippers) Let's build more episodes of this show together - support us on Patreon!