Mar 11

Episode #246 - How Far Did the Vikings Voyage? (Part III)

For centuries the western Norse colony of Vinland was known only to scholars of the Icelandic Sagas. But in the 19th century the work of a few Scandinavian historians helped revive interest in these previously obscure tales. When the Danish historian Carl Christian Rafn published ... Show More

1h 27m

Feb 24

Episode #245 - How Far Did the Vikings Voyage? (Part II)

The only literary sources we have about the Viking settlements west of Greenland come from the Icelandic Sagas. The only problem is that the Sagas can be totally off-the-wall. Corpses reanimate and speak prophecies, giant-eyed doppelgängers vanish into thin air, and one-legged cr ... Show More

1h 20m

Feb 10

Episode #244 - How Far Did the Vikings Voyage? (Part I)

Between the 9th and 11th centuries Norse explorers undertook a series of remarkable journeys through the North Atlantic. Iceland and Greenland were settled by medieval farmers eager to find new uninhabited lands. But just how far west did these seafarer's manage to travel? The un ... Show More

1h 24m

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

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'&nb ... Show More

36m 24s

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 Flexn ... Show More

32m 2s

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 book Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Join ... Show More

49m 31s

Apr 2024

Introducing: The Curious History of Your Home - Baths

A brand-new podcast from the Noiser network. Join domestic historian Ruth Goodman as she explores the remarkable, often epic, tales behind everyday objects. This taster episode is all about the bath. A murderous emperor builds the grandest bath complex ever seen in Ancient Rome. ... Show More

33m 31s

Aug 2021

Food history: everything you wanted to know

In the latest episode in our series on history’s biggest topics, Annie Gray tackles listener questions on culinary history, from Tudor breakfast and the oldest recipe books to long-forgotten foods and the surprisingly long history of vegetarianism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/ ... Show More

1h 3m

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 Jam ... Show More

2m 39s

Feb 2021

Bonus Episode: Thank you (and I'd love to hear from you)

A non-story about gratitude, feedback and one heck of a rambleI would love to hear from you, about what you think of The Origin of Things. You guys make this show happen, really :)The Origin of Things is a weekly short-format podcast run by Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck.Each ep ... Show More

8m 6s

Jan 2024

Introducing: Very Special Episodes

Welcome to Very Special Episodes, an anthology of outrageous stories pulled from history and pop culture. Each immersive tale feels like a movie. Very Special Episodes will have you telling your friends and co-workers, "I just heard the craziest story on a podcast." Fo ... Show More

2m 52s

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