Moral Outrages and Green Fairies

09/22/21 • 21 min

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!

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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!

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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!