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Back to Episodes31. Conquering the Night: The History of Coffee
Season 2
Episode 11
Published 2 years, 11 months ago
Description
Coffee is everywhere today, but where does it come from? Was it originally a sex drug? What is the connection between Starbucks and a medieval goat herder? Why are coffee houses political? Listen as Anita and William are joined by Cemal Kafadar to discuss the history of the substance.
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Producer: Callum Hill
Exec Producer: Jack Davenport
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