Whatever Happened to the World's Fair?

What happened to the "City of the Future"? In this episode of Boyfriend Explains, Ethan and Patrick are stepping back in time to explore the glittering history and global impact of World’s Fairs. We’re tracing their origins from massive cultural spectacles to the innovations and inventions—like the Ferris Wheel and the X-ray—that were first introduced to the world on these fairgrounds.

We’re diving into the era of World Expos as a hub for international cultural exchange and discussing the mysterious decline of interest in these events within the United States. From the technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution to the high-tech themes of contemporary global expos, we’re looking at how these "mini-cities" shaped our modern world. Tune in to find out if World’s Fairs are a relic of the past or the key to our global future.