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

  • By: DW
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Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

By: DW
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  • 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?
    2024 DW
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  • ZIP codes: Delivering more than you bargained for

    ZIP codes: Delivering more than you bargained for
    Sep 10 2024
    Psst, your ZIP code is telling all your secrets. In fact, so much is hidden in that short string of digits at the end of your address – we're talking pride, discrimination and marketing gold. Starting with a bulging wartime mail sack and ending with a cup of tea down an Irish country road – this is the winding journey of the postal code.
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    34 mins
  • Opioids: Old high, new low

    Opioids: Old high, new low
    Aug 27 2024
    The opioid crisis is unfolding around us in real time. But it isn’t just a problem in the US. Following the trail of a new outbreak in addiction leads us across continents and eventually full circle to where one of history’s most addictive drugs was first concocted. Pain relief, dependency and life-destroying consequences – this is how opioids entered the pharmaceutical market and keep us hooked.
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    36 mins
  • Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die

    Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die
    Aug 13 2024
    When did you last hear the phrase "witch hunt"? Thanks to powerful figures like Donald Trump, chances are you see it in the headlines pretty often. Whispers of witchcraft go way back, but the conspiracy really took hold in medieval Europe — with deadly consequences. So how come it's still around, and how has the power shifted? Our adventure reveals why this chapter of history is far from closed.
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    43 mins
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Interesting topics

Very interesting and informative, diverse topics and the manner in which is told is captivating. Looking forward to the next episodes.

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