This engaging podcast episode hosted by Professor Julia Cartwright takes listeners on a fascinating journey through sugar's remarkable history - from its ancient origins as a medicinal spice in New Guinea and India to its profound impact on global trade, colonialism, and modern health concerns. The episode explores how sugar transformed from a luxury item to a daily necessity, forever changing economies, cuisines, and even language while shaping human civilization in ways both sweet and bitter. For more thought-provoking and entertaining podcasts that blend education with humor, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ - your destination for content that nourishes both mind and curiosity!

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