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

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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?

  • 35 minutes 50 seconds
    Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama
    The gladiator's heart is beating hard as he dons his armor. The gates open and the crowd goes wild. He steps forward and finds himself in... the Bachelor Mansion?! Get ready for a trip from Ancient Rome to Laguna Beach as we track down the roots of reality TV and ask: Why are we so drawn to drama? Who really holds the power? And are we closer to the action than we realize?
    5 November 2024, 7:05 pm
  • 37 minutes 4 seconds
    The Missionary Position: Preaching, power and getting pregnant
    Weird name for a sex position, right? Well, the story behind it is just as strange - involving the Church, the full moon (or was it campfires?), and some mixed messages. But what can unravelling the mysterious backstory of this most rudimentary of sex positions tell us about sex, shame and evangelizing around the world - even today?
    23 October 2024, 8:30 pm
  • 26 minutes 38 seconds
    Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada?
    The Secret Life of Canada from CBC Podcasts is a podcast about the country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. More episodes of The Secret Life of Canada are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/E8i4Tn2T?maca=en-podcast_dont_drink_the_milk-35517-xml-mrss
    8 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 33 minutes 57 seconds
    Lawns: Is yours giving sun king or pink flamingo?
    "Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are," said an English poet. What can a well-manicured lawn reveal about social status, our relationship to the Earth and the American Dream? A surprising amount. From fancy French palace gardens to suburban America, come along for the garden party as we mow over the history of the lawn – and ask if its time is up.
    24 September 2024, 7:10 pm
  • 33 minutes 34 seconds
    ZIP codes: Delivering more than you bargained for
    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.
    10 September 2024, 4:30 pm
  • 35 minutes 55 seconds
    Opioids: Old high, new low
    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.
    27 August 2024, 3:15 pm
  • 42 minutes 48 seconds
    Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die
    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.
    13 August 2024, 5:30 pm
  • 1 minute 18 seconds
    Don't Drink the Milk Season 2 is coming soon!
    Join us as we hit the road again to uncover the weird and wonderful backstories of familiar things and how they made their way around the world. This season we're delving into sex positions, drug epidemics, reality TV, mowing the lawn and much more. How do these things connect us to disparate cultures and eras and what do their stories reveal about our world today? You're in for an adventure.
    4 June 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 44 seconds
    Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom
    What's the key to success on most trips? Hanging out with a local. Luckily for us, we had one with us for our adventures in Bulgaria last season! We invite Rayna back on the podcast to reminisce about the warm welcome from Bulgarians and a major dairy overload. She shares some useful language tips, as well as stories of out-of-this-world music and a Balkan delicacy with unexpected side effects.
    21 May 2024, 2:40 pm
  • 15 minutes 16 seconds
    Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia
    Why did North Macedonia splurge on statues? And what do the locals do with strong alcohol, apart from drink it? We revisit our journey to the Balkan nation to dig up some of the oddities and delicacies we encountered in the capital, which is home to a colorful, curious mix of influences old and new, communist and capitalist, Ottoman and Roman.
    7 May 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 37 seconds
    Travel Bite: German home remedies
    When might a German grandma turn to a tiny sack of chopped onion? Rachel welcomes back Shabnam Surita to play doctor and dig into a few German health quirks. So, pour yourself a cup of bronchial tea and settle in. Disclaimer: The remedies in this episode are presented for their cultural interest, not as health advice!
    16 April 2024, 4:05 pm
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