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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 44 MIN

The Surprisingly Powerful Story of the Onion

from Info On The Go · host William and Kat

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Send us Fan Mail It’s one of the most common ingredients in the world—yet one of the most overlooked. In this episode of Info On The Go, we peel back the layers of the onion’s incredible journey through history. From ancient Egyptian tombs and Roman military rations to medieval medicine and the kitchens of nearly every culture on Earth, discover how this humble bulb helped feed civilizations, shape cuisines, and build the very foundation of flavor itself. It may make us cry, but the story of ...

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