Lent episode 6: Social Evolution & Lent

Episode 6 of the The British Food History Podcast podcast, hosted by Neil Buttery, titled "Lent episode 6: Social Evolution & Lent" was published on July 18, 2021 and runs 36 minutes.

July 18, 2021 ·36m · The British Food History Podcast

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Summary

In the penultimate episode of the first season, we look at what goes on in the fifth Sunday of Lent, which was called Carlin Sunday in some parts of Britain, a day when carlin (aka black) peas were traditionally eaten. Neil goes on a trip to Bury Market to seek them out and hopefully get a taste. We also find out about how social evolution theory can explain why Lent exists, and Neil has another chat with Professor Matthew Cobb of Manchester University about how the source of our morals are our genes themselves. For episode notes, photos and recipes please visit https://britishfoodhistory.com/lent-podcast/ Written and presented by Dr Neil Buttery Produced by Beena Khetani Made in Manchester by Sonder Radio

Episode Description

*Best listened to on the fifth Sunday of Lent*

In the penultimate episode of the first season, we look at what goes on in the fifth Sunday of Lent, which was called Carlin Sunday in some parts of Britain, a day when carlin (aka black) peas were traditionally eaten. Neil goes on a trip to Bury Market to seek them out and hopefully get a taste.

We also find out about how social evolution theory can explain why Lent exists, and Neil has another chat with Professor Matthew Cobb of Manchester University about how the source of our morals are our genes themselves.

For episode notes, photos and recipes please visit https://britishfoodhistory.com/lent-podcast/

Written and presented by Dr Neil Buttery

Produced by Beena Khetani

Made in Manchester by Sonder Radio

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