Delicious History

Revolutions Run on Coffee (Pt 1)

Coffee might just be the best part of waking up, but did you know it played a huge role politically since the moment it came on the scene? In this episode of Delicious History, we go over how coffee made a splash in the Islamic world, causing governers and sultans from Mecca to the Ottoman Empire to ban it and even execute its drinkers! 

Beer, Bread and Witches

When we think of the stereotypical witch, perhaps a tall hat, broomstick and bubbling cauldron might come to mind. But what if we were to tell you that almost everything you associate with witches was originally just anti-feminist propaganda?

 

In this episode, we go over the witch scares of Europe and how they moved across the ocean to the most infamous witch scare of them all, the Salem Witch Trials, and what unlikely culprit might have been to blame.

Foundational Series: The Columbian Exchange

Some concepts come up again and again with the types of stories we tell on this show. Instead of explaining that every time they come up, the Foundational Series episodes will be referenced to fill in the background. You know what that means: less time with boring chatter and more of the interesting stories you've come to expect!

 

In this episode, we talk about the Columbian Exchange. This was the sharing of plants, animals, diseases and humans from the Old World and New World. What effects did this have on our history? Tune in to find out!

Moral Outrages and Green Fairies

Absinthe was one of the defining features of late 19th century Paris, but according to many, it had a horrifying effect on the people who drank it. Find out the connection between a bitter green drink and the War on Drugs on this episode of Delicious History!

Mad Honey II: The Wrath of Kiev

We once again visit the theme of weaponized mad honey, but instead of focusing on Rome, we go to Middle Ages Ukraine. In this show, we talk about one of the unsaintliest saints to every saint: Olga of Kiev. How did she use mad honey to exact her revenge? Tune in and find out!

White Rice and the Japanese Empire

The Japanese Empire had a shaky start, with tens of thousands of sailors and soldiers dying of a mysterious disease known as Kakke. How did they overcome it and what role did white rice play in the mystery? Find out on this episode of Delicious History!

Rome vs Honey

How is it possible that one of the greatest fighting forces in the world came toe-to-toe with bee food and lost? In our first full episode, we'll be discussing "mad honey" and the effects it had on Pompey the Great's armies.

Delicious History Trailer

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