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Argentina: Jewish Agricultural Colonies
Episode 43
In the early 20th century, a wave of Jewish migrants set sail for Argentina, driven by dreams of a brighter future. Their path began in agricultural …
1 year, 11 months ago
South Africa: Cape Town’s Agricultural Roots
Episode 42
Join John and Patrick as they delve into the early interactions between Dutch settlers and Khoikhoi pastoralists at the Cape of Good Hope. What begin…
1 year, 11 months ago
UK: The Rise and Fall of Currants
Episode 41
In today's episode, join John and Patrick as they uncover the captivating history of currants, tracing their evolution from Corinth to becoming a die…
1 year, 11 months ago
Australia: The Great Emu War
Episode 40
In today's episode, John and Patrick delve into Australia's tumultuous World War I era. They uncover how veterans, armed with patriotism but little f…
1 year, 11 months ago
China: Mao's Mango Mania
Episode 39
The Cultural Revolution of 1966 in China was characterized by violent purges and the rise of the Red Guards, plunging the nation into chaos. Amid thi…
1 year, 11 months ago
France: The Story of Potager du Roi at Versailles
Episode 38
The moment has arrived! John and Patrick are launching their epic Olympic-themed extravaganza in honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Over the next two…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Boston Tea Party: From Protest to Revolution (Part 4)
Episode 37
The stage is set. Britain's East India Company dispatches four laden ships bound for American shores, their cargo: tea. In the heart of Boston, colon…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Boston Tea Party: Tyranny, Taxes and Tea (Part 3)
Episode 36
After a triumphant victory in the Seven Years' War, Britain faced an unexpected adversary: staggering debt. With the national debt skyrocketing from …
2 years ago
The Boston Tea Party: Tea Goes Viral (Part 2)
Episode 35
Britain and tea. It’s difficult to picture a time when these two weren’t linked, but that was very much the case until about 350 years ago. The chang…
2 years ago
The Boston Tea Party: Corporate Greed (Part 1)
Episode 34
The Boston Tea Party marked a turning point in Colonial American-British relations, triggering a sequence of events that ultimately led to the Americ…
2 years ago