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A disabled young man thrives alongside a family that doesn’t hold back their dark humor, in a documentary by Daniel Poler.
Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? – Andrew Smith
Trace the history of popcorn, from its origins in the Americas to its explosion of popularity in the 20th century. — Soft percussion and a toasty scent mark the violent transformation of tough seeds into cloud-like puffs. This is the … Continue reading
When The Medicine Is Another Person
[…] Medical cannibalism is the practice of treating diseases by consuming human remains. It’s… gross. And weird. But also, it’s fairly common all around the world, has a long and weird history, and you might have done it yourself. A … Continue reading
Aztec Chocolate – Blood & Spice
[…] LINKS TO SOURCES** The Secret Life of Chocolate by Marcos Patchett: https://amzn.to/3qoLOB1 For more information visit thesecretlifeofchocolate.com The True History of Chocolate by Sophie & Michael Coe: https://amzn.to/3sWBl1f Florentine Codex by Bernardino de Sahagún: https://amzn.to/2OrKiAE Thomas Gage’s Travels in … Continue reading
Greek Wine & the Roots of Theatre – Cheers & Booze, Episode 1
Welcome to Cheers & Booze – where we explore the intersection of all things alcohol and theatre across history! In Episode 1, Greek Wine & the Roots of Theatre, we explore how the very earliest beginnings of theatre in ancient … Continue reading
Why Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider
The greener matcha is, the smoother and more complex its flavor. But not all matcha is the same. Matcha at its highest quality is referred to as ceremonial-grade, because of the central role it plays in Japanese tea ceremonies. And … Continue reading
Dandelions and Civilization: A Forgotten History
Dandelions are among the most populous and widespread plants on earth. The secret to their success has to do both with their unique characteristics, and their inextricable connection to humans. The history of humans and dandelions is forever linked in … Continue reading
The Headhunters – ABC Radio National
The arrival of Europeans in NZ kicked off a trade in Mokomokai — tattooed heads but these colonial souvenirs have their own complex history. In Episode Four of Stuff the British Stole… They used a chisel to carve into the … Continue reading
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