Oct 7

Episode #236 - Real Werewolves?

Stories about human beings transforming into wolves are as old as literature itself. Even the ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh featured a story of a man becoming a wolf. The Werewolf may be one of our most ancient and historically durable monsters. Could Werewolf stories re ... Show More

1h 24m

Sep 30

Bonus Episode - Marble Thieves, Museums, and Dictators

In this bonus episode Sebastian answers questions from listeners about the recent series on the Parthenon Marbles. The host tangles with the ethics of repatriation requests from notorious dictators, the role of the Parthenon Marbles in inspiring the Greek Independence movement, a ... Show More

31m 39s

Sep 23

Episode #235 - Was The Parthenon Robbed? (Part II)

The Parthenon Sculptures have been hugely controversial objects from the moment that they arrived in England. The British public has long been split over the morality of keeping these famous works of art in London. In the early 1800's the famous poet Lord Byron went so far as to ... Show More

1h 28m

Aug 2021

OFH Throwback- Episode #83- Who Invented Your Favourite Food?

In this OFH Throwback episode Sebastian takes a look at one of the most fun and accessible episodes in the OFH catalog. The world of food and drink is filled with colourful mythology. How much should we believe about the origin stories of our favourite foods? Could this be the be ... Show More

1h 4m

Feb 2024

How to Cook Like a Medieval Chef

Preparing, serving and sharing food has always played a critical role in human history. But what did people in the Middle Ages like to eat and what did their food say about their social status? What was the haute cuisine of medieval Bagdad or Moorish Spain? Victoria Flexner and J ... Show More

32m 2s

May 2022

Food in the Ancient World

When we think of the modern Mediterranean, delicious and vibrant food is one of the first things that come to mind. But how much has the regional food changed over the last two millennia? In this episode, Tristan is joined by the host of 'The Delicious Legacy' Thomas Ntinas to di ... Show More

36m 24s

Oct 2022

50 History of Everything: The Wonderful World of Food History

Hello all! Have I ever told you how much I love food history? Because I do and its really weird and fun. Don't forget to get this months bookBonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.Submit your relatives on our websiteJoin the ... Show More

49m 31s

May 2021

¿Qué es lo que más te gusta comer?

¡Es el día de comer lo que quieras! En este sabroso episodio platicamos sobre comidas y también de la importancia de comer sanamente. ¿Qué tal es tu alimentación? ¿Comes moderadamente o te atragantas con lo que se te antoja?Escucha ya el podcast del Show de Raúl Brindis completi ... Show More

4h 6m

Jan 2020

Trailer: Welcome to The Sporkful

This podcast isn’t for foodies, it’s for eaters. We have a ton of fun obsessing about food to learn more about culture, science, history, and most importantly—people. In every episode of The Sporkful you’re going to learn something, feel something, and laugh. Winner of the James ... Show More

2m 39s

May 2021

How Did You Develop Such Amazing Taste? with Sohla El-Waylly

This week’s episode of Getting Curious isn’t a snack, it’s a whole meal. Culinary creator, writer, and video host Sohla El-Waylly joins Jonathan to discuss cooking basics, ancient recipes, and their shared affinity for a certain discontinued Taco Bell classic. Sohla El-Waylly c ... Show More

55m 35s

OFH Throwback- Episode #83- Who Invented...