Chapter
The Evolution of College attendance
13:44 - 17:44 (04:00)
The evolution of college attendance in the mid-1800s made college education a possibility for the middle class, whereas previously it was only accessible to the aristocracy. Long childhood illnesses used to be a common factor for wealthy and powerful men to go to college.
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In the 1800s, going to college became more accessible to the middle class, but it was still not the norm for teenage boys to prepare for higher learning.
13:44 - 15:40 (01:56)
Education
Summary
In the 1800s, going to college became more accessible to the middle class, but it was still not the norm for teenage boys to prepare for higher learning. College was relatively affordable in the past, unlike now where it is seen as a very expensive investment.
ChapterThe Evolution of College attendance
EpisodeThe Man Who Pioneered Libraries and Sexual Harassment
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Dewey risks his life during a fire in his school to save as many armloads of books as he could, revealing his passion for literature.
15:40 - 17:44 (02:03)
Literature
Summary
Dewey risks his life during a fire in his school to save as many armloads of books as he could, revealing his passion for literature.