In the late 19th century, bananas, a fruit that had been popular for thousands of years suddenly became a mass-market sensation.
However, just a few decades after it was popularized, the industry had to completely change what was grown due to a pestilence.
As a result, the bananas that most people eat today are very different than the bananas that everyon ... Show More
Today
Julius Caesar's Quadruple Triumph
In 46 BC, after 12 years away, Julius Caesar finally returned home to Rome. A lot had changed since he was last there. The entire Roman system had been upended, and he was now the man on top. To celebrate his homecoming, he did something that had never been done before or since. ... Show More
14m 7s
Yesterday
Horse Racing: From Ancient Chariots to the Modern Track
For thousands of years, humans have gathered to watch horses run. What began as tests of speed and endurance on ancient plains evolved into chariot races before roaring crowds, royal competitions in medieval courts, and eventually a global sport worth billions. Along the way, it ... Show More
14m 25s
Apr 2024
Yes, We Have Bananas
Bananas, the world’s favourite fruit, were first displayed in London on 10th April, 1633, in the shop window of botanist Thomas Johnson, editor for Gerard’s Herball.
Despite societal taboos surrounding the banana's suggestive shape, its journey from obscurity to ubiquity was late ... Show More
12m 29s
Jul 2023
Bananas vs. Plantains I Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson
Dulcé defends her love for plantains and goes after Josh’s banana-yellow hoodie (yep, he color-coordinated, and yep, she went there). Josh and Dulcé also chat about whether anyone actually likes banana-flavored candy, how you CAN but shouldn’t eat a raw plantain, and why some peo ... Show More
44m 38s
Jun 2022
True Story, la bande-annonce
Des histoires étonnantes, à écouter, puis à raconter avec conviction. True Story puise dans le réel, des extraits de vie, des affaires incroyables que vous aurez envie de partager. Andréa Brusque vous confie les détails, les anecdotes, les ressorts les plus surprenants. Les épiso ... Show More
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