Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

By DW

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Episodes: 23


 Dec 17, 2023

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We trace the unexpected backstories of everyday things – things that have traveled the world, by force, by chance, or by choice. How did this item or idea change as it moved through different cultures and eras on its way to you? And what surprising truths does its story reveal about our world today?

Episode Date
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The Missionary Position: Preaching, power and getting pregnant
Oct 23, 2024
Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada?
Oct 08, 2024
Lawns: Is yours giving sun king or pink flamingo?
Sep 24, 2024
ZIP codes: Delivering more than you bargained for
Sep 10, 2024
Opioids: Old high, new low
Aug 27, 2024
Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die
Aug 13, 2024
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Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom
May 21, 2024
Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia
May 07, 2024
Travel Bite: German home remedies
Apr 16, 2024
Introducing: Doomsday bunkers & the Finnish sense of humor from Passport
Mar 26, 2024
Travel Bite: Spicing up the British pub
Mar 05, 2024
Bagels: Coming full circle
Feb 06, 2024
India Pale Ale: Hipster hype or colonial hangover?
Jan 23, 2024
Introducing: The Disappearing Spoon
Jan 09, 2024
Christmas: Piñatas & pavlovas
Dec 19, 2023
Homeopathy: Can sugar pills fill the holes in modern medicine?
Dec 13, 2023
Oracles: Echoes of ancient prophets in the age of AI
Nov 21, 2023
Milk: From mutations to mustaches
Nov 07, 2023
Passports: Freedom for sale
Oct 24, 2023
What's in a name? A game of Broken Telephone
Oct 17, 2023
Introducing: Don't Drink the Milk
Oct 10, 2023