Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

    We 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?

  • Invisible Work: Women strike back

  • Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama

  • The Missionary Position: Preaching, power and getting pregnant

  • Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada?

  • Lawns: Is yours giving sun king or pink flamingo?

  • ZIP codes: Delivering more than you bargained for

  • Opioids: Old high, new low

  • Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die

  • Don't Drink the Milk Season 2 is coming soon!

  • Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom

  • Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia

  • Travel Bite: German home remedies

  • Introducing: Doomsday bunkers & the Finnish sense of humor from Passport

  • Travel Bite: Spicing up the British pub

  • Bagels: Coming full circle

  • India Pale Ale: Hipster hype or colonial hangover?

  • Introducing: The Disappearing Spoon

  • Christmas: Piñatas & pavlovas

  • Homeopathy: Can sugar pills fill the holes in modern medicine?

  • Oracles: Echoes of ancient prophets in the age of AI

  • Milk: From mutations to mustaches

  • Passports: Freedom for sale

  • What's in a name? A game of Broken Telephone

  • Introducing: Don't Drink the Milk

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