The History of Pineapples (Part 2)
The pineapple may have begun as a rare curiosity from the tropics, but by the 18th century, it had become a symbol of imperial power, elite refinement, and national rivalry. In this second and final p...
17 Juni 20251h 6min
The History of Pineapples (Part 1)
The pineapple - today a familiar tropical fruit, boxed in lunch kits and blended in cocktails - was once the most exotic and awe-inspiring delicacy known to Europeans. Its journey from the hands of In...
10 Juni 202556min
The History of U.S. Tariffs Through the Eyes of Fresh Produce
Tariffs might seem like dusty matters for economists, but their effects on fresh produce have been anything but dry. In this episode, John and Patrick trace the surprising - and at times surreal - imp...
3 Juni 202550min
Papal Produce (Livestream)
A new Pope has been chosen! And that got us thinking: have Popes of the past shaped the history of fruits and vegetables?In this month’s livestream, John and Patrick explore the surprising connections...
27 Maj 20251h 4min
The History of Cherries
From the windswept Caucasus Mountains to the decadent tables of Renaissance Europe, few fruits have lived a life as rich (or as risqué) as the cherry. In this episode, John and Patrick trace the cherr...
20 Maj 202558min
Carthage and the Power of Agriculture
The rise of Carthage is one of the most dazzling stories of the ancient world. A tale of cunning queens, glittering harbors, and empires built not just by sword and sail, but by soil.In this episode, ...
13 Maj 202553min
From Bloom to Bust: The Rise and Fall of Tulip Mania
The tulip - elegant, exotic, and ephemeral - has long captivated the human imagination. But in 17th-century The Netherlands, it ignited something far more volatile: a frenzy. This is the story of Tuli...
6 Maj 20251h 8min
Top 6 Produce Drinks (Livestream)
How did a drunk church-goer influence the Navy’s go-to-beverage? What does a Persian fruit beverage and sherbet powder have to do with each other? How did an American favorite drink fall from grace? A...
29 Apr 20251h 4min
