S1 E16: Before We Swiped Right

S1 E16: Before We Swiped Right

Constant Wonder - Season 1, Episode 16

Jan 10, 2022 7:00 am
52:51 mins

A delightful history of using personal ads to find love. And, when did diamonds become a girl's best friend?

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

Advertising for Love: From Personal Ads to Swiping Right

Personal advertisements for love have many fascinating parallels to today's online dating.

Personal advertisements for love have many fascinating parallels to today's online dating.

When Did Diamonds Come to Mean Forever?

How the diamond engagement ring became practically essential to the Western marriage contract.

How the diamond engagement ring became practically essential to the Western marriage contract.

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