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Rebecca Earle, The Conversation
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The day 385 years ago when bananas made their British debut
The story of Britain’s favourite tropical fruit (and how it came to dominate the world).
Rebecca Earle, The Conversation
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How the humble potato fuelled the rise of liberal capitalism
When Enlightenment thinkers were looking for a way to build a healthy and productive society, they hit upon the tuber.
Rebecca Earle, The Conversation
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How sausages came to conquer the globe
The mighty banger is all things to all people... including vegetarians.
Rebecca Earle, The Conversation
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