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

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


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Invisible Work: Women strike back
November 19, 2024

Women around the world and across generations are connected by this familiar thing that you can't actually see: invisible labor. The mountain of tasks that go unseen and undervalued, and which fall mainly on the shoulders of women. From Icelandic grandmot

Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama
November 05, 2024

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 realit

The Missionary Position: Preaching, power and getting pregnant
October 23, 2024

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 pos

Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada?
October 08, 2024

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 Sec

Lawns: Is yours giving sun king or pink flamingo?
September 24, 2024

"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 suburb

ZIP codes: Delivering more than you bargained for
September 10, 2024

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

Opioids: Old high, new low
August 27, 2024

The opioid crisis is unfolding around us in real time. But it isnt 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 historys most addictive drugs was first

Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die
August 13, 2024

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 co

Don't Drink the Milk Season 2 is coming soon!
June 04, 2024

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 d

Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom
May 21, 2024

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 ove