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

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

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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?

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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#25

Prisons: Why can’t we break free?

Lock 'em up and throw away the key. Turns out that concept has been controversial fro... more

03 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:22

03 Dec 2024


#24

Invisible Work: Women strike back

Women around the world and across generations are connected by this familiar thing that yo... more

19 Nov 2024

45 MINS

45:38

19 Nov 2024


#23

Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama

The gladiator's heart is beating hard as he dons his armor. The gates open and the cr... more

05 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:50

05 Nov 2024


#22

The Missionary Position: Preaching, power and getting pregnant

Weird name for a sex position, right? Well, the story behind it is just as strange - invol... more

23 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:04

23 Oct 2024


#21

Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada?

The Secret Life of Canada from CBC Podcasts is a podcast about the country you know and th... more

08 Oct 2024

26 MINS

26:38

08 Oct 2024


#20

Lawns: Is yours giving sun king or pink flamingo?

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are," said an English poet. What can a ... more

24 Sep 2024

33 MINS

33:57

24 Sep 2024


#19

ZIP codes: Delivering more than you bargained for

Psst, your ZIP code is telling all your secrets. In fact, so much is hidden in that short ... more

10 Sep 2024

33 MINS

33:34

10 Sep 2024


#18

Opioids: Old high, new low

The opioid crisis is unfolding around us in real time. But it isn’t just a problem in the ... more

27 Aug 2024

35 MINS

35:55

27 Aug 2024


#17

Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die

When did you last hear the phrase "witch hunt"? Thanks to powerful figures like Donald Tru... more

13 Aug 2024

42 MINS

42:48

13 Aug 2024


#16

Don't Drink the Milk Season 2 is coming soon!

Join us as we hit the road again to uncover the weird and wonderful backstories of familia... more

04 Jun 2024

01 MINS

01:18

04 Jun 2024


#15

Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom

What's the key to success on most trips? Hanging out with a local. Luckily for us, we... more

21 May 2024

12 MINS

12:44

21 May 2024


#14

Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia

Why did North Macedonia splurge on statues? And what do the locals do with strong alcohol,... more

07 May 2024

15 MINS

15:16

07 May 2024


#13

Travel Bite: German home remedies

When might a German grandma turn to a tiny sack of chopped onion? Rachel welcomes back Sha... more

16 Apr 2024

15 MINS

15:37

16 Apr 2024


#12

Introducing: Doomsday bunkers & the Finnish sense of humor from Passport

We're on a season break but we didn't want to leave you hanging. So this week we... more

26 Mar 2024

42 MINS

42:27

26 Mar 2024


#11

Travel Bite: Spicing up the British pub

Who's hungry? We've got tasty travel morsels to tide you over until Season 2. Th... more

05 Mar 2024

14 MINS

14:11

05 Mar 2024


#10

Bagels: Coming full circle

The bagel is in its rainbow era, but this beloved bread's journey goes way back. We&#... more

06 Feb 2024

32 MINS

32:58

06 Feb 2024


#9

India Pale Ale: Hipster hype or colonial hangover?

IPA – the trailblazer of craft beers – holds within it stories of empire, exploitation and... more

23 Jan 2024

47 MINS

47:59

23 Jan 2024


#8

Introducing: The Disappearing Spoon

We're on a short break, but of course, you still need a dose of quirky history – so h... more

09 Jan 2024

22 MINS

22:24

09 Jan 2024


#7

Christmas: Piñatas & pavlovas

With so many places around the world celebrating the holiday, a lot of countries put their... more

19 Dec 2023

24 MINS

24:22

19 Dec 2023


#6

Homeopathy: Can sugar pills fill the holes in modern medicine?

Can we cure loneliness with diluted extracts of the Berlin Wall? Or COVID with diluted ars... more

13 Dec 2023

41 MINS

41:37

13 Dec 2023


#5

Oracles: Echoes of ancient prophets in the age of AI

Humans have always wanted to look into the future – but have we lost control over it? Trav... more

21 Nov 2023

41 MINS

41:55

21 Nov 2023


#4

Milk: From mutations to mustaches

Who put the cheese in your stuffed-crust pizza? Or cows on a Caribbean island? And when mo... more

07 Nov 2023

42 MINS

42:12

07 Nov 2023


#3

Passports: Freedom for sale

The little booklets we use to cross borders and take a vacation abroad didn't always ... more

24 Oct 2023

38 MINS

38:46

24 Oct 2023


#2

What's in a name? A game of Broken Telephone

A brainstorming session takes an unexpected turn, leading us to the land of Jane Austen, B... more

17 Oct 2023

11 MINS

11:10

17 Oct 2023


#1

Introducing: Don't Drink the Milk

Join us as we journey across Europe and beyond, tracing the unexpected backstories of thin... more

10 Oct 2023

01 MINS

01:30

10 Oct 2023