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Join us as we hit the road again to uncover the weird and wonderful backstories of familiar things and how they made their way around the world. This season we're delving into sex positions, drug epidemics, reality TV, mowing the lawn and much
What's the key to success on most trips? Hanging out with a local. Luckily for us, we had one with us for our adventures in Bulgaria last season! We invite Rayna back on the podcast to reminisce about the warm welcome from Bulgarians and a majo
Why did North Macedonia splurge on statues? And what do the locals do with strong alcohol, apart from drink it? We revisit our journey to the Balkan nation to dig up some of the oddities and delicacies we encountered in the capital, which is ho
When might a German grandma turn to a tiny sack of chopped onion? Rachel welcomes back Shabnam Surita to play doctor and dig into a few German health quirks. So, pour yourself a cup of bronchial tea and settle in. Disclaimer: The remedies in th
We're on a season break but we didn't want to leave you hanging. So this week we're bringing you more adventure, revelation and history – this time from the Passport podcast. In this episode, they head deep underground in Helsinki, to dig into
Who's hungry? We've got tasty travel morsels to tide you over until Season 2. These are the tidbits, tangents and tales that didn't make it into Season 1, but might come in handy on your next trip! This week, we reminisce about our beer-fuelled
The bagel is in its rainbow era, but this beloved bread's journey goes way back. We're rounding off season one with a dense, doughy episode that's both scrumptious and surprising. We trace the humble bagel's roots to medieval Poland and follow
IPA – the trailblazer of craft beers – holds within it stories of empire, exploitation and evolution. We head to the pub (it's hard work, but someone's gotta do it) and explore British rule in India and its legacy today. Pour yourself a pint, b
We're on a short break, but of course, you still need a dose of quirky history – so here's another podcast we think you'll love. The Disappearing Spoon is a topsy-turvy, science-y history podcast hosted by science writer Sam Kean. This episode
With so many places around the world celebrating the holiday, a lot of countries put their own very unique spin on the season's traditions. Japan, we're looking at you. Test your yuletide knowledge in our festive Christmas quiz! The team also d
Can we cure loneliness with diluted extracts of the Berlin Wall? Or COVID with diluted arsenic? This is the story of how a maverick medic from eastern Germany harnessed the placebo effect and exported it worldwide. A journey across two centurie
Humans have always wanted to look into the future – but have we lost control over it? Travel with us to the bellybutton of the world to uncover the secrets of the oracles of old and to find out what they can show us about our algorithm-driven p
Who put the cheese in your stuffed-crust pizza? Or cows on a Caribbean island? And when more than half the world's population can't actually digest milk, is it really essential for a healthy diet? On a trip through time and taste – to dairy-obs
The little booklets we use to cross borders and take a vacation abroad didn't always exist. So where did they come from? Stories of privilege, control and belonging are hidden in the watermarked pages of our passports. Our travels take us to a
A brainstorming session takes an unexpected turn, leading us to the land of Jane Austen, Bridgerton and Victorian parlor games. But what's that got to do with Russian scandals, a 90s classic kids' movie and a bucket of milk? Join us for the fir
Join us as we journey across Europe and beyond, tracing the unexpected backstories of things we all think we know well. Discover how they made their way around the world – by force, by chance or by choice. No need to pack your bags. Just be sur
Join host Rachel Stewart and the team behind Don't Drink the Milk as they hit the road and delve into the hidden histories of everyday things. Where did it all begin, how did it evolve and what does this tell us about the people and cultures it
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