The never-ending quest to satisfy humankind's senses has led to some magnificent culinary creations. But it's also caused great conflict - from the toppling of leaders to the creation of empires. In this episode, Tony embarks on a gastronomic journey from the origins of the famous Pavlova dessert, to the discovery of one of the world's greatest wine regions. He time travels back to the early days of Australia's colonial settlement and learns how rum sparked a mutiny that brought down a government. A century later Tony finds out why something as common as beef caused one of the worst riots in Adelaide's history. Finally, Tony uncovers how a 17th-century corporate monster waged war across the globe, over the humble coffee bean and tea leaf. It's a remarkable story of power, greed, and corruption.
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00:00 Intro
01:11 Wine
06:17 Rumcore Mutiny
13:48 The Beef Riots
16:37 The East India Trading Company
23:03 Anna Pavlova Ballerina
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13 июл 2024
