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What the Food? — 60 episodes

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The End: A History of Last Meals

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2

A History of Sushi (Part 2)

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3

A History of Sushi (Part 1)

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4

Shiver Me Tastebuds! A Pirate's Life for Food (Part 2)

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5

Shiver Me Tastebuds! A Pirate's Life for Food (Part 1)

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6

Wartime Tables & Tyrants' Tummies (Part 3)

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Wartime Tables & Tyrants' Tummies (Part 2)

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8

Wartime Tables & Tyrants' Tummies (Part 1)

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9

Eat Pray Obey: The Worst Cult Diets in History (Part 2)

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10

Eat Pray Obey: The Worst Cult Diets in History (Part 1)

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11

New York’s Oyster Obsession

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12

The Crispy Legacy of Peking Duck

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13

Flavours of the Colosseum: Bread, Blood, and Power in Ancient Rome

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14

Baguettes and Bicycles: Vietnam's Bánh Mì

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15

Feasts Before the Fall: The Grand Dining Experience on the Hindenburg

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16

Bob Marley and the Ital Diet’s Cultural Journey

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17

How French Cuisine Took Over the World

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18

Luxury from the Deep: How Caviar Became a Status Symbol

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19

The Curious Legacy of the Scotch Egg

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20

Chop Suey and the Birth of American Chinese Cuisine

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21

Pop-Tarts and the Breakfast Revolution of Postwar America

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22

Sweet Deception: The Scandal That Shook the Wine World

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23

The Earl's Invention That Changed Lunchtime Forever

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24

Plov and the Feasts of the Silk Road

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25

Marmite: A British Obsession Loved and Hated

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26

Caesar Salad's Journey from Tijuana to Global Fame

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27

Donuts and the Sweet Story of America's Favourite Treat

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28

Goulash: Hungary's National Dish with a Fiery Past

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29

Dim Sum: Unveiling the Rituals of an Ancient Cantonese Tradition

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30

SPAM: From Wartime Rations to Culinary Icon

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31

Turkish Delight: The Sweet Temptation That Led to Betrayal

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32

Absinthe: The Green Fairy's Haunting Legacy

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33

Ketchup's Journey from Ancient Fish Sauce to Modern Condiment

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34

Pancakes: A Timeless Journey Through Sweet and Savoury Traditions

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35

Cornish Pasty: A Miner's Comfort

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36

Falafel: A Tale of Heritage and Transformation

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37

How Haggis Became Scotland's Most Famous and Misunderstood Dish

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38

Barbecue: The Ancient Art of Cooking with Fire (Part 2)

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39

Barbecue: The Ancient Art of Cooking with Fire (Part 1)

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40

Nutella's Sweet and Gloopy Rise to Global Dominance

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41

Tempura's Path from Portugal to Japanese Perfection

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42

Poutine: Canada's Comfort Food That Divides and Delights

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43

Pad Thai and Thailand's National Culinary Revolution

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44

Spotted Dick: The Curious Tale of an Old-Fashioned Pudding

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45

Pork Pie: A Staple of British Picnics and Pub Lunches - ft WhatWillyCook

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46

Casu Marzu: The Cheese That Crosses the Line

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47

How the Croissant Became the Breakfast King
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Stamppot: Dutch Comfort Food Rooted in Tradition

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49

Guacamole's Timeless Appeal Across Centuries

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50

Medovik: A Sweet Russian Celebration of Honey and Lots of Layers

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51

Clam Chowder: A Comforting Seafood Legacy

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52

Bread Bowls Born in Apartheid South Africa: The Story of Bunny Chow

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53

Bao: The Steamed Buns That Crossed Continents

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54

The Rise and Fall of London's Slimy Delicacy: The Story of Jellied Eels

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55

Strudel: The Sweet Austrian Symphony of Layers and Tradition

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56

Pizza: From Simple Origins to Global Sensation (Part 2)

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57

Pizza: From Simple Origins to Global Sensation (Part 1)

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58

Fish & Chips: The Classic Pair That Defined British Cuisine

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59

The Delicious History of French Toast

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60

Peanut Butter and Its Sticky Role in America's Heart

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