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

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

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?

Episodes

Title Duration Published Consumed
Prisons: Why can’t we break free? 00:44:22 2024-12-03 20:22
Invisible Work: Women strike back 00:45:38 2024-11-19 20:00
Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama 00:35:50 2024-11-05 20:05
The Missionary Position: Preaching, power and getting pregnant 00:37:04 2024-10-23 22:30
Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada? 00:26:38 2024-10-08 11:30
Lawns: Is yours giving sun king or pink flamingo? 00:33:57 2024-09-24 21:10
ZIP codes: Delivering more than you bargained for 00:33:34 2024-09-10 18:30
Opioids: Old high, new low 00:35:55 2024-08-27 17:15
Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die 00:42:48 2024-08-13 19:30
Don't Drink the Milk Season 2 is coming soon! 00:01:18 2024-06-04 19:00
Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom 00:12:44 2024-05-21 16:40
Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia 00:15:16 2024-05-07 19:00
Travel Bite: German home remedies 00:15:37 2024-04-16 18:05
Introducing: Doomsday bunkers & the Finnish sense of humor from Passport 00:42:27 2024-03-26 21:30
Travel Bite: Spicing up the British pub 00:14:11 2024-03-05 19:00
Bagels: Coming full circle 00:32:58 2024-02-06 22:42
India Pale Ale: Hipster hype or colonial hangover? 00:47:59 2024-01-23 22:15
Introducing: The Disappearing Spoon 00:22:24 2024-01-09 18:00
Christmas: Piñatas & pavlovas 00:24:22 2023-12-19 21:40
Homeopathy: Can sugar pills fill the holes in modern medicine? 00:41:37 2023-12-13 04:30
Oracles: Echoes of ancient prophets in the age of AI 00:41:55 2023-11-21 13:30
Milk: From mutations to mustaches 00:42:12 2023-11-07 13:50
Passports: Freedom for sale 00:38:46 2023-10-25 00:25
What's in a name? A game of Broken Telephone 00:11:10 2023-10-17 14:04
Introducing: Don't Drink the Milk 00:01:30 2023-10-10 15:00