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

  • By: DW
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Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

By: DW
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  • We trace the unexpected backstories of everyday things – things that have traveled the world, by force, by chance, or by choice. How did this item or idea change as it moved through different cultures and eras on its way to you? And what surprising truths does its story reveal about our world today?
    2025 DW
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Episodes
  • Prisons: Why can’t we break free?

    Prisons: Why can’t we break free?
    Dec 3 2024
    Lock 'em up and throw away the key. Turns out that concept has been controversial from the beginning. There have always been cracks in the concept of incarceration, but have we let the system grow beyond our control? Journeying from prisons’ beginnings to now, and from the US to a small European country, we ask: who is prison actually serving?
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    44 mins
  • Invisible Work: Women strike back

    Invisible Work: Women strike back
    Nov 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 grandmothers to Escape the Corset and 4B activists in South Korea, here's what happens when women push back.
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    46 mins
  • Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama

    Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama
    Nov 5 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 reality TV and ask: Why are we so drawn to drama? Who really holds the power? And are we closer to the action than we realize?
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    36 mins

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Interesting topics

Very interesting and informative, diverse topics and the manner in which is told is captivating. Looking forward to the next episodes.

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