Introducing our new podcast: Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

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A brainstorming session takes an unexpected turn, leading podcast host Rachel Stewart to the land of Jane Austen, Bridgerton and Victorian parlor games. But what's that got to do with Russian scandals, a 90s movie and a bucket of milk? Join us for the first episode of our new podcast "Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things" to find out what's up with our quirky name.

Every week, Rachel and the team will be tracing 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 does its journey reveal about our world today?

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Interviewees featured in this episode:

Dr Bob Nicholson - Historian and host of the Killing Victoria podcast:

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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Brainstorming for a podcast name
02:40 Digging deeper
03:33 Victorian parlor games
07:10 Back to the drawing board
08:15 Throwback to some Little Rascals
11:27 Join us on our historical road trip