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The Civilization of Taste — 19 episodes

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19. The Secret Map of Meat: How Kebab Conquered the World

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18. A Universe in a Bowl: Why Jeonju is the World's Ultimate Gastronomy Capital

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17. Why the Japanese retreat into narrow alleys after work: Shedding 'Tatemae' to find 'Honne'

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16. The Secret Language of History’s Most Influential Tables

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15. The Manhattan Trade: Why the Dutch Swapped New York for Nutmeg 🗽🌰

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14. Why We Crave: The Evolution and Empire of Sugar

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13. Choose K-Diet Over Mediterranean": Why Global Nutritionists are Eyeing the Korean Table (The Miracle of K-Diet)

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12. The Art of Controlled Decay: Why Time is the Secret Ingredient in Jamón Ibérico

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11. The "Real" Reason Southeast Asian Food is So Spicy and Intense (It's Not Just a Preference) 🌶️🍋

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10. From Survival Fermentation to Global Gourmet | The Civilization of Taste: Eastern Europe

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9. Sliced in the Kitchen (East) vs. Cut at the Table (West)

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8. The Mystery of British Cuisine: How Fish and Chips Ruined (and Saved) British Food

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7. The Breath of the Wok and the Soul of the Oven: A Tale of Two Fires

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6. A Masterpiece Crafted by Wind and Soil: Why You Must Experience Jeju Black Pork on the Island

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5. Butter for the West, Oil for the East? The Millennia-old Secret in Your Kitchen

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4. You thought it was just Turkish? The shocking reason why Kebabs are found everywhere in the world 🥙

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3. The Hidden Philosophy of Greek Food: Why "Balance" Beats "Flavor"

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2. From "Trash" to "Truffle": How Animal Intestines Became the World's Finest Delicacies (feat. Gopchang, Tacos, Andouillette)

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1. Why Humans Started Eating Pain — Civilizational History of Taste: The Spiciness Edition