How did things get modern in America? The popularity of a color derived from coal tar is just one of the ways. A look at the 1890's, a decade where America developed in many ways. A look at the 1890's, a decade where America developed in many ways. This is part of a FOUR PART series of podcasts on My History Can Beat Up Your Politics. X-rays, flying machines, oyster pirates and basketball. Also strikes, war, populism and long-forgotten literature. How did things get modern in America? The popularity of a color derived from coal tar is just one of the ways. Of course Modern doesn't mean all upside, necessarily, and we get into the conflicts during the time. This is part of a FOUR PART series of podcasts on My History Can Beat Up Your Politics.\nSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/mhcbuyp\nMusic by the excellent Lee Rosevere -https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-podcasts-6\nWe are part of Airwave Media Network.\nInterested in advertising on the podcast? Contact sales@advertisecast.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices