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Don't Drink the Milk
by DW.COM | Deutsche WelleWe trace the unexpected backstories of everyday things – things that have traveled the world, by force, by chance, or by choice. How did this item or idea change as it moved through different cultures and eras on its way to you? And what surprising truths does its story reveal about our world today?
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Episodes
Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia
15m · Published
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 home to a colorful, curious mix of influences old and new, communist and capitalist, Ottoman and Roman.
Travel Bite: German home remedies
15m · Published
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 this episode are presented for their cultural interest, not as health advice!
Introducing: Doomsday bunkers & the Finnish sense of humor from Passport
42m · Published
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 the psyche of a nation that bears a tumultuous, conflict-ridden history, yet consistently ranks as one of the happiest nations on Earth.
Travel Bite: Spicing up the British pub
14m · Published
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 London jaunt and get acquainted with desi pubs – multicultural spaces that serve up history, equality and community, along with a side of beer and curry.
Bagels: Coming full circle
32m · Published
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 its North American makeover (are you team New York or Montreal?). A snack for queens, laborers and trendsetters – here's the real story of the bagel.
India Pale Ale: Hipster hype or colonial hangover?
47m · Published
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, because we've brewed up one ale of an episode looking at where your favorite craft beer really comes from – and everything that got exported along with it.
Introducing: The Disappearing Spoon
22m · Published
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 tells the mysterious story of Soviet scientists who starved to death while surrounded by food during the Nazi invasion of Russia in World War II.
Christmas: Piñatas & pavlovas
24m · Published
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 dares to take on a fiery holiday parlor game – but are we as brave as Victorian children? Join us to find out in this especially merry episode.
Homeopathy: Can sugar pills fill the holes in modern medicine?
41m · Published
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 centuries and three continents, from doctors’ surgeries to supermarket shelves and right into government.
A quick note
1m · Published
An update from Rachel and a clue about our next destination...
Don't Drink the Milk has 16 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 6:34:05. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on September 19th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 11th, 2024 18:11.
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