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?
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 hours 34 minutes
Oracles: Echoes of ancient prophets in the age of AI
Humans have always wanted to look into the future – but have we lost control over it? Who really decides our fate? Travel with us to the bellybutton of the world to uncover the secrets of the oracles of old and to find out what they can show us about our algorithm-driven present. It's a tale of fate and free will, from Oedipus to AI. So please take your seats for an episode in three acts.
Milk: From mutations to mustaches
Who put the cheese in your stuffed-crust pizza? Or cows on a Caribbean island? And when more than half the world's population can't actually digest milk, is it really essential for a healthy diet? On a trip through time and taste – to dairy-obsessed Bulgaria, colonial Trinidad and Tobago and the 'Got Milk?' era – we explore humanity's millennia-long relationship with milk.
Passports: Freedom for sale
The little booklets we use to cross borders and take a vacation abroad didn't always exist. So where did they come from? Stories of privilege, control and belonging are hidden in the watermarked pages of our passports. Our travels take us to a little country with a complicated past, where we find some unexpected pieces of the puzzle – from citizenship to micronations to cold hard cash.
What's in a name? A game of Broken Telephone
A brainstorming session takes an unexpected turn, leading us to the land of Jane Austen, Bridgerton and Victorian parlor games. But what's that got to do with Russian scandals, a 90s classic kids' movie and a bucket of milk? Join us for the first episode of Don't Drink the Milk to find out what's up with our quirky name.
Introducing: Don't Drink the Milk
Join us as we journey across Europe and beyond, tracing the unexpected backstories of things we all think we know well. Discover how they made their way around the world – by force, by chance or by choice. No need to pack your bags. Just be sure to subscribe to Don't Drink the Milk, wherever you listen to podcasts.
Don't Drink the Milk – Coming Soon!
Join host Rachel Stewart and the team behind Don't Drink the Milk as they hit the road and delve into the hidden histories of everyday things. Where did it all begin, how did it evolve and what does this tell us about the people and cultures it encountered along the way? Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for new episodes coming in October!