Home Economics vs. Hitler

Fiber Nation by Interweave

Jun 24, 202134:41Games & Hobbies

On today’s episode, we explore the radical origins behind home economics. Hear how it became important enough to have its own federal agency. And learn how one particular sewing magazine became a game-changer during WWII...

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