The History of Apples: Medieval Times (Part 2)
From the kitchens of medieval Europe to the orchards of Anglo-Saxon England, the apple became far more than just a fruit. It was medicine, it was myth, it was ritual. In part two of our apple series, ...
23 Sep 202546min
The History of Apples: Nomads, Gods and Emperors (Part 1)
Where did the apple come from, and how did it go from a sour, berry-sized wild fruit to the sweet, plump star of our fruit bowls today? Was it really bears (and their sweet tooth) that shaped its dest...
16 Sep 202552min
The History of Carrots
What do Afghan purple roots, Roman aphrodisiacs, Dutch horticulturalists, and wartime propaganda have in common? The answer: the carrot. From its wild ancestor Daucus carota scattered across Europe 10...
9 Sep 20251h 6min
Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden History of Soil
Where does soil come from? How has it shaped the rise (and fall) of human civilizations? And why is it now at the center of some of the most urgent debates about food, farming, and the environment?Joi...
2 Sep 20251h 10min
History Daily: Lewis & Clark and the Invention of Pasteurization
In this special collaboration with History Daily, we present a double feature exploring two pivotal moments in history.First, you’ll hear the story of Lewis and Clark’s return after successfully compl...
30 Aug 202536min
Foreign Hands in American Agriculture (Livestream)
On July 8th, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the administration is determined to reclaim farmland owned by what it calls "foreign adversaries" and to establish a "100% America...
26 Aug 20251h 12min
The Lewellings: Legacies Secured (Part 6)
What became of the Lewellings - the visionary brothers who transformed the American West one orchard at a time?In the final episode of our six-part series, John and Patrick return to the verdant hills...
19 Aug 202547min
The Lewellings: Icon of Napa Valley (Part 5)
What happens when your orchards begin to rot, your industry collapses, and California starts beating you at your own game? If you're Seth Lewelling, you plant harder - and you get political with your ...
12 Aug 202546min
