A History of the World in Six Glasses

Season 1

6 episodes · Jan 8, 2024

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  • Beer: The Happy Mistake
    S1E1

    Beer: The Happy Mistake

    Jan 8, 2024

    The story of beer is the story of Egyptian pyramids, Belgian monks, Irish pubs, and American entrepreneurs. And also friendship, according to the world's most famous beer lover, George Wendt.

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  • Spirits: A Mixed and Shaken Story
    S1E2

    Spirits: A Mixed and Shaken Story

    Jan 8, 2024

    Dan, Jim, and Kevin pay as much attention to the history of liquor as they can while working their way through Old Fashioneds, tequila shots, and perfect Martinis made with Dan's special vodka.

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  • Soda: American Fizz Goes Global
    S1E3

    Soda: American Fizz Goes Global

    Jan 8, 2024

    When soda was first invented, they said it could cure anything. But as Dan, Kevin, and Jim discover, soda's real contribution was introducing the world to the American way of life.

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  • Wine: Passion in a Bottle
    S1E4

    Wine: Passion in a Bottle

    Jan 8, 2024

    From its roots in the ancient world to its place in Christian churches and among the wine snobs, Dan, Jim, and Kevin sip, swirl, and drink their way through the history of wine.

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  • Tea: The Drink that Caused Trouble
    S1E5

    Tea: The Drink that Caused Trouble

    Jan 8, 2024

    Tea is simple. Just leaves in hot water. But it's a complicated story involving opium, the American Revolution, and the ritual of High Tea, which Dan, Jim, and Jon enjoy with scones and silly accents.

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  • Coffee: The World Wakes Up
    S1E6

    Coffee: The World Wakes Up

    Jan 8, 2024

    Coffee woke the world up. Centuries ago it gave people a lift and it still does. Jon doesn't like it. Jim grew up on it. But one thing is clear: without coffee, the world would still be asleep.

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