Jaffa and the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Cooperation and Competition (Part 2)
In the early 20th century, the thriving citrus industry of Palestine became a complex backdrop for political tensions and shifting power dynamics. As the British Mandate took control, Jewish and Arab ...
17 Dec 202446min
Jaffa and the Israel-Palestine Conflict: The Rise of Citrus (Part 1)
Jaffa, known to the ancient Canaanites as "Yafi," meaning “gorgeous,” is one of the oldest cities in the world, and its history is as rich as the citrus groves that would later define it. From its day...
10 Dec 202439min
Cornell: A History of Agricultural Leadership and Fresh Produce Innovation
"[This college] was not established to serve or to magnify Cornell University. It belongs to the people of the state. The farmers of the state have secured it. Their influence has placed it here... If...
3 Dec 202457min
Produce and Dinosaurs (Livestream)
Dinosaurs and fresh produce? It might sound unusual, but the connection between prehistoric plants and ancient giants is stronger than you think. In this episode, Patrick and John explore the fascinat...
26 Nov 20241h
The Spice Trade Wars: Nathaniel Courthope’s Heroic Stand (Part 2)
The British are determined to secure control over the spice-rich island of Run in the Banda Islands. To do so, they need a strong, capable leader, and they find this in East India Company officer Nath...
12 Nov 202454min
The Spice Trade Wars: Nutmeg and the Clash of Empires (Part 1)
"Nutmeg, the seed of the tree, was the most coveted luxury in seventeenth-century Europe, a spice held to have such powerful medicinal properties that men would risk their lives to acquire it." - Gile...
5 Nov 202454min
Harvesting Hysteria: Fresh Produce and the Salem Witch Trials
In this episode, we delve into the complex tapestry of Salem's early years, exploring how agricultural life intertwined with rising tensions that ultimately led to the infamous witch trials. Join John...
29 Okt 202447min
Coca-Cola: How Fresh Produce Shaped a Global Icon (Livestream)
"Coca-Cola is Atlanta, and Atlanta is Coca-Cola." - Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew YoungIn our first ever, live in-person event, John and Patrick dive deep into the intriguing history of Coca-Cola, explo...
22 Okt 20241h
