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

  • By: DW
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Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

By: DW
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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?
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Episodes
  • Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama

    Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama
    Nov 5 2024
    The gladiator's heart is beating hard as he dons his armor. The gates open and the crowd goes wild. He steps forward and finds himself in... the Bachelor Mansion?! Get ready for a trip from Ancient Rome to Laguna Beach as we track down the roots of reality TV and ask: Why are we so drawn to drama? Who really holds the power? And are we closer to the action than we realize?
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    36 mins
  • The Missionary Position: Preaching, power and getting pregnant

    The Missionary Position: Preaching, power and getting pregnant
    Oct 23 2024
    Weird name for a sex position, right? Well, the story behind it is just as strange - involving the Church, the full moon (or was it campfires?), and some mixed messages. But what can unravelling the mysterious backstory of this most rudimentary of sex positions tell us about sex, shame and evangelizing around the world - even today?
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    37 mins
  • Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada?

    Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada?
    Oct 8 2024
    The Secret Life of Canada from CBC Podcasts is a show about the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this country. In this episode, hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson explore how Canada was both the last stop on the Underground Railroad and a destination for Southern Confederate leaders and supporters to strategize, stash money and come up with plots against Abraham Lincoln.
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    27 mins

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