{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Sunglasses","description":"From starting out as eye protection against snow blindness to helping pilots navigate the skies without being blinded by the sun, the subject of today\u2019s episode not only protects your eyes but has also been a staple of fashion for centuries, as it turns out. You\u2019re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I\u2019m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Sunglasses.  Let's get social!  The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com\/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com\/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com\/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com\/Twitter  Support the Show \u2014 Become an Executive Producer  $1 Patreon Executive Producers \u2014 Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers \u2014 Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com\/Patreon  The Story Behind is also a Book!  Find it on Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2CAn9Dj  Sources   Origins and History of Sunglasses - GlassesHistory.com  Who Made Those Aviator Sunglasses? - The New York Times  A Brief History of Sunglasses - SunglassMuseum.com  The Evolution of Sunglasses - Google Arts &amp;amp; Culture Foster Grant Our Story! - Foster Grant  The 15 Most Iconic Sunglasses of all Time - The Idle Man  The Fabulous History Of Sunglasses &amp;amp; Their Trends In 25 Pics - The Talko  Sunglasses: A History of Protective, Stylish, and Popular Eyewear - Ancient-Origins.org  The most famous sunglasses in cinema history - Vogue  A Brief History of Eclipse Glasses and the People Who Forgot to Wear Them - Slate How long does it take before your eyes get damaged when looking at the sun? - Scienceline - UCSB  Shades at the Table: The Great Debate - Poker News  Why You (Now) Look Stupid Wearing Sunglasses at the Poker Table - Poker Junkie  11 Things You Didn't Know About Ray-Ban - Thrillist  Solar eclipse and your eyes: How to view an eclipse safely - All About Vision  ","author_name":"The Story Behind","author_url":"http:\/\/thestorybehindpodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/9901352\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/816687\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/43237118"}