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Africa's Produce and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Episode 73
Africa’s agricultural innovations have shaped global food systems for over 10,000 years, yet its legacy is often overshadowed by misconceptions of sc…
1 year, 5 months ago
Top 10 Produce Gods (Livestream)
Episode 72
For centuries, people from all walks of life have turned to gods and goddesses to ensure a bountiful harvest. The myths surrounding these deities are…
1 year, 5 months ago
The History of Asparagus
Episode 71
Julius Caesar adored it, the Catholic Church feared it, and Benjamin Franklin grumbled about it. Asparagus is a vegetable that has stirred strong emo…
1 year, 5 months ago
Jimmy Carter: The Peanut President
Episode 70
Born into a humble farming family in Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter's life began with roots firmly planted in the red clay fields of the South. His ea…
1 year, 6 months ago
Were Gladiators Vegetarians? (Livestream)
Episode 69
Who were the gladiators, and how did they become iconic figures in Roman history? What roles did slaves, criminals, and even emperors play in the gla…
1 year, 6 months ago
Jaffa and the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Catastrophe, Loss and Legacy (Part 3)
Episode 68
The Jaffa orange, a fruit that once symbolized prosperity and collaboration, is now tied to a complex and painful history.
Before the 1948 Arab-Israe…
1 year, 6 months ago
Chestnuts Roasting: How Nuts Became a Christmas Icon
Episode 67
Nuts have been symbols of faith, fortune, and fertility for centuries, and their deep-rooted significance can still be felt today during Christmas ce…
1 year, 6 months ago
Jaffa and the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Cooperation and Competition (Part 2)
Episode 66
In the early 20th century, the thriving citrus industry of Palestine became a complex backdrop for political tensions and shifting power dynamics.
As…
1 year, 6 months ago
Jaffa and the Israel-Palestine Conflict: The Rise of Citrus (Part 1)
Episode 65
Jaffa, known to the ancient Canaanites as "Yafi," meaning “gorgeous,” is one of the oldest cities in the world, and its history is as rich as the cit…
1 year, 7 months ago
Cornell: A History of Agricultural Leadership and Fresh Produce Innovation
Episode 64
"[This college] was not established to serve or to magnify Cornell University. It belongs to the people of the state. The farmers of the state have s…
1 year, 7 months ago