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Flagler’s Florida: The Origins of a Titan (Part 1)
Episode 55
“I did not form a very favorable first impression, I must admit. I came here from Jacksonville by way of the river and the Tocoi railway and got here…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Mongol Empire's Agricultural Legacy
Episode 54
At its height, the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history, initially forged under the leadership of Genghis Khan. Spanning f…
1 year, 6 months ago
America's Oldest Botanical Garden (Livestream)
Episode 53
In this live-stream, John and Patrick follow up the week's earlier episode with a summary of their visit to America's oldest Botanical Garden. Bartra…
1 year, 6 months ago
A Visit to Bartram's Garden
Episode 52
In this episode, John and Patrick take a trip to the historic Bartram’s Garden, where they are joined by special guest Mandy Katz, Lead Gardener at B…
1 year, 6 months ago
Middle-Earth Produce: Tolkien’s Agrarian Dream
Episode 51
Join John and Patrick as they dive into the rich, agricultural tapestry of Middle-earth in this episode focused on the symbolic significance of fresh…
1 year, 6 months ago
USA: The Delano Grape Strike
Episode 50
In the final episode of this Olympics marathon, John and Patrick share the story of the Delano grape strike. During the early 20th century, Filipino …
1 year, 7 months ago
Kenya: Kenyan Farmers v. British Colonizers
Episode 49
In today's episode, John and Patrick discuss the disruptive impact of British colonization on Kenya and its agricultural landscape. Kenyan farmers an…
1 year, 7 months ago
Brazil: The Rise of Coffee
Episode 48
Join John and Patrick as they unravel the captivating journey of coffee in Brazil, from its clandestine introduction in the 18th century to its explo…
1 year, 7 months ago
Russia: The Life of Nikolai Vavilov
Episode 47
In today's episode, John and Patrick explore the extraordinary life and tragic fate of Nikolai Vavilov, a visionary scientist who revolutionized agri…
1 year, 7 months ago
Canada: The McIntosh Apple Story
Episode 46
Join John and Patrick as they unravel the fascinating journey of the McIntosh apple, from its humble beginnings in Canada’s rugged wilderness to beco…
1 year, 7 months ago