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10th Nov 2026The Bounty: Paradise and the Captain (Part 2)Why did William Bligh spend 33 punishing days trying to force a passage around Cape Horn, before finally turning his ship halfway around the world? How did a Tahitian chief come to help the British55m9th Nov 2026Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence with J&K FreshJoin Patrick Kelly as he spotlights the 25-year legacy of J&K Fresh, a pioneering customs brokerage company in the fresh produce import industry.Hear from founder Lynnette Keffer, Raymond Keffer,39m6th Nov 2026Beyond the Supermarket: The Art of Selling Exceptional Produce with Josh Alsberg | Part 1This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man welcomes Josh Alsberg, founder and proprietor of Rubinette Produce in Portland, Oregon, a specialty produce shop located inside a33m5th Nov 2026Chilean Cherries Take Flight, Blueberries Eye a Million-Ton Surge, and France's Fresh-Cut Industry Faces a CrisisThis week on the Global Fresh Series, we examine three major stories shaping the global fresh produce industry. First, We ake a close look at the mounting pressures facing France's ready-to-eat salad17m3rd Nov 2026The Bounty: The Fruit That Launched a Voyage (Part 1)Why did the British government convert a captain’s cabin into a floating greenhouse? What was it about a starchy Pacific fruit that so captivated Joseph Banks and the planters of the Caribbean? And48m2nd Nov 2026JOH Celebrating 70 Years: Legacy, Innovation, and Leadership in ProduceJoin host Patrick Kelly as he honors JOH on their remarkable 70-year journey and their growth in the fresh produce industry. Patrick navigates through the years starting in 1956 on JOH's evolution37m30th Oct 2026Sweet Treats, Spooky Eats & El Niño's Grocery Store Surprise!🍎 It's Fall in a Cup on Fresh From the Field Fridays! 🍁This week, Ross the Produce Boss sits in for Dan the Produce Man, serving up the flavors, traditions, and memories of fall!We're talking fresh22m28th Oct 2026From Viral Mac & Cheese to Digital Food Titan: How Tini Younger Is Inspiring Gen Z to explore fresh produceA single mac and cheese recipe turned Tini Younger into one of the most influential food creators in the world, but her impact extends far beyond viral content. In this episode of the Global Fresh19m27th Oct 2026Fighting Witches to Save the HarvestWho were the benandanti, the “good walkers” of sixteenth-century Italy who claimed their spirits left their bodies at night to battle witches, armed with stalks of fennel, in order to save the56m26th Oct 2026The Grocery Store is the Doctor's Office of the Future with Dr. Todd PesekIn this insightful episode, Patrick Kelly sits down with Dr. Todd Pesek, Chief Medical Officer at Heinen's Grocery, to discuss the revolutionary role of healthcare in grocery retail. Discover how48m23rd Oct 2026Cracked Pomegranates: Trash or Treasure? Plus Some Amazing Fall Fruit!This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, we're turning DOWN the heat and turning UP the flavor with some delicious Italian frying peppers! They're sweet, they're delicious, and they're headed21m21st Oct 2026Fresh Perspectives from IFPA 2026: Innovation, Connections, and the Future of ProduceIn this week's episode of the Global Fresh Series, we take you inside the excitement and energy of the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida. From cutting-edge technology and15m20th Oct 2026The History of GarlicWhere did the world’s most pungent bulb actually come from? What does a 4,000-year-old Babylonian clay tablet reveal about how people cooked with it? And how did a humble kitchen ingredient end up as1h 13m19th Oct 2026Inside IFPA 2026: Innovation, Industry Insights & Inspiring StoriesJoin host Patrick Kelly at the heart of the International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Florida.This episode features exclusive interviews with industry1h 20m16th Oct 2026THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF TRUFFLES! From Forest to ForkThis week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man is joined by Stefanie di Carimate, truffle expert and culinary professional!We're exploring the fascinating world of truffles, from the36m14th Oct 2026Orlando's Freshest Stage: Highlights from the IFPA Global Produce & Floral ShowStep onto the show floor with The Produce Industry Network as we bring you the sights, sounds, and biggest stories from the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida. In this special12m13th Oct 2026The Farmer Everyone Wanted DeadWho was Edgar J. Watson, the Florida farmer shot dead by his own neighbours in 1910? Was he really the serial killer of Everglades legend, suspected in the murder of the outlaw Belle Starr and1h 2m12th Oct 2026Behind the Scenes of the Summer Citrus Supply Chain into the United StatesJoin host Patrick Kelly as he takes you through the bustling Philadelphia port and beyond to explore the unparalleled Summer Citrus program from South Africa. Featuring exclusive insights from38m9th Oct 2026🎃 FROM PORCH TO PLATE! PUMPKINS YOU NEVER KNEW YOU COULD EAT!This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man!All those beautiful pumpkins, gourds, and squashes decorating your front porch, home, or office. Did you know that many of them are28m7th Oct 2026Inside Fruit Attraction Madrid: The Fresh Produce Trends Everyone Is Talking AboutJoin us on this week's Global Fresh Series as we take you inside Fruit Attraction in Madrid, Spain, one of the world's leading fresh produce trade events. We'll share insights from the show floor,15m6th Oct 2026Six Hundred Years of Farmer RevoltWhy did rural labourers burn tax records during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381? How did American wheat farmers try to seize control of the railroads in the 1890s? And why, in 1962, did French growers1h 18m5th Oct 2026From Kiwi Jam to Sun-Dried Tomato Empire with Mary Mooney of Mooney FarmsJoin host Patrick Kelly as he sits down with Mary Mooney, CEO of Mooney Farms, to explore the inspiring family story behind one of California's most iconic produce companies. Discover how a37m2nd Oct 2026RARE APPLES, RED COMICE PEARS & A TASTE OF FALL!This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man takes a look at beautiful Red Comice pears from Medford, Oregon, the ever-tasty heirloom Spitzenberg apple, Lucy Glow and Lucy Rose23m30th Sep 2026Global Produce Industry Impacted by Record-Breaking El NinoJoin host Juanita Gaglio as she dives into the unprecedented El Nino event predicted to influence global weather through 2027, affecting agriculture, supply chains, and markets worldwide. Discover12m29th Sep 2026Johnny Appleseed: The Man Behind the MythWho was John Chapman, the barefoot, tin-pot-wearing nurseryman who became one of America's most beloved folk heroes? Why were his millions of apple trees destined not for eating, but for cider and48m28th Sep 2026Juice Knowledge for the Next Generation of Produce ProfessionalsIn this insightful second part of our conversation with industry veteran Dino Cardelli, we dive into the future of produce procurement education through his innovative Juice Knowledge platform.37m25th Sep 2026Wine Grapes in Decline, Rare Apples, Rambutan & Brand-New MicrogreensThis week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man, Dan takes a look at the decline in California wine grape acreage and wine consumption. Then, we get into some locally grown26m23rd Sep 2026Winning the Fresh Fight: How Edeka and Delhaize Are Rethinking ProduceThis week on the Global Fresh Series, we head to Germany and Belgium to explore how two major European retailers are putting fruit and vegetables firmly in the spotlight. From Edeka’s latest20m22nd Sep 2026Death by ProduceWhy did the Suda insist a Greek comic playwright died after being struck by a pear? How did the Emperor Augustus's own precautions against poison get defeated by figs still hanging on the tree? And39m21st Sep 2026Lessons from 40 year Veteran Dino CardelliJoin Patrick Kelly as he kicks off a two-part series with industry veteran Dino Cardelli, a global procurement powerhouse with over 40 years in juice, ingredients, and the fresh produce supply chain35m18th Sep 2026Dandelion Greens, Chocolate Persimmons & the Great Shallot Mystery!This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Dan the Produce Man features fresh dandelion greens. They’re incredibly nutritious, and Dan shows you how to pick the best26m16th Sep 2026One Fruit, Two Futures: The Campaign Strategies of Cosmic Crisp and Kissabel®This week on Global Fresh Series, we explore the consumer marketing strategies behind two standout apple varieties: Cosmic Crisp and Kissabel®. While one has built its brand around crunch,23m15th Sep 2026The History of QuinoaHow did a plant that Victorian botanists dismissed as something you'd find growing on a rubbish heap become the sacred mother grain of the Inca Empire — and how did the Spanish nearly stamp it out of58m14th Sep 2026Super El Niño Is Here: Weather, Crops & Global Food RisksThe Super El Niño is officially here — and scientists say it may be the strongest ever recorded. In this episode, Patrick Kelly breaks down what a “very strong” El Niño means for fall and winter18m11th Sep 2026From Kingsburg Plums to Coachella Dates: California’s Fall HarvestThis week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man features some exciting new plum varieties from Kingsburg Orchards, bred specifically for late summer and fall.And it’s date harvest23m9th Sep 2026Hot Topic, Cool Crop – El Niño and the World's PotatoesEl Niño is back, and its impact is being felt in potato fields around the world. This episode of Global Fresh examines how shifting temperatures, rainfall patterns, and growing conditions are15m8th Sep 2026Finland's Great Hunger: The Last Famine of Western EuropeHow did a single night's frost in September 1867 kill nearly one tenth of Finland's population — proportionally worse than the Irish Famine — and why has almost nobody heard of it? Why did a44m7th Sep 2026Mushrooms in Focus: Industry Insights with Tony StackhurskiJoin host Patrick Kelly as he reconnects with industry veteran Tony Stackhurski, now leading a major mushroom farm, to dive deep into the evolving mushroom market. Discover the challenges of mushroom36m4th Sep 2026The Pear, the Monk & Some Seriously Groovy ProduceThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, it’s Labor Day weekend! And while everyone else is talking about watermelons, corn, and barbecue, Dan the Produce Man is sharing some groovy goodies, from25m2nd Sep 2026The Secret Sex Life of Avocados: A Conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Groh, Ph.D.Global Fresh Series Podcast welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Groh, Ph.D., for a fascinating discussion on his research into avocado flower biology and the unique reproductive patterns that make avocados one of36m1st Sep 2026The History of WatermelonsHow did a fruit that began as an ancient Egyptian burial canteen — a self-contained water supply buried with pharaohs — end up starting an American military intervention in Panama, getting farmers35m31st Aug 2026From Watermelons to NASCAR with Ross Chastain and Michael Stovall of Suburban PropaneJoin host Patrick Kelly as he dives into the vital role propane plays in American agriculture with special guests NASCAR driver and eighth-generation watermelon farmer Ross Chastain and Suburban32m28th Aug 2026Right from the Orchard! 50 Years of Frog Hollow FarmThis week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man is joined by Farmer Al Courchesne of Frog Hollow Farm, coming to you right from a pluot orchard in Brentwood, California!Al is20m26th Aug 2026🍎 Apples Under Pressure: The 2025/26 Apple Report for Germany and the U.SIn this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we take a closer look at the latest apple outlooks from two of the world's key producing markets: Germany and the United States.Germany's growers are22m25th Aug 2026In a PickleHow did a jar of pickles keep Julius Caesar's legions marching, Cleopatra beautiful, Captain Cook's sailors alive, and Napoleon's armies fed — and why does the same basic technology of salt water and57m24th Aug 2026Inside the New England Produce Show 2026: Trends, Innovation, and Industry InsightsJoin host Patrick Kelly as he takes you behind the scenes at the New England Produce Show 2026, sharing exclusive interviews with industry leaders from JOH and top vendors. Discover the latest25m21st Aug 2026These Mid-August Produce Finds Are Incredible!This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man has a table filled with mid-August produce goodies!We start with two heirloom apples, Burgundy and Strawberry Chenango, then dive into29m19th Aug 2026Markets in Motion: Grapes Race Ahead, Avocados Return, Zespri Fights Back & Egyptian Exports SurgeThis week on the Global Fresh Series, we explore the powerful market forces reshaping the global produce industry.California's grape season is running dramatically ahead of schedule, setting the18m18th Aug 2026The History of PeasHow did a green vegetable reduce the court of Louis XIV to what contemporaries called "a fashion and a madness" — with ladies smuggling peas to their bedrooms and the Sun King himself eating so many49m17th Aug 2026Demystifying Food Science: The Role of IFT, GRAS Ingredients & Ultra Processed FoodsJoin host Patrick Kelly as he sits down with Brendan A. Niemira, PhD from the Institute of Food Technologists to explore the science behind food innovation, the evolving FDA rules on Generally24m14th Aug 2026Fresh Produce Changing Lives: Inside Brighter BitesThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man is joined by Michelle McCarty of Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization working to get more fresh fruits and vegetables into the30m12th Aug 2026Fresh Produce on Alert: The Latest Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Impacting the IndustryRecent food safety alerts have put fresh produce under the spotlight once again. This week's Global Fresh Series examines the latest outbreaks, recalls, and industry responses while exploring how16m11th Aug 2026The 1944 Water TreatyHow did a treaty signed in the middle of the Second World War end up with farmers seizing a dam at gunpoint, a woman shot dead by her own country's National Guard, and American lettuce growers in31m10th Aug 2026Mushrooms, Mangos & Michoacán Avocados: Supply Chain Disruptions & Market UpdatesJoin Patrick Kelly on the Produce Industry Podcast for a deep dive into three critical produce topics shaking the supply chain: the mushroom industry's tariff challenges and farm closures, the USDA18m7th Aug 2026What’s the Rolls Royce of Figs? Plus Incredible August Produce!This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man shares some incredible produce finds for the beginning of August!We start off with organically grown cranberry beans, Gravenstein29m5th Aug 2026Europe's Fruit Boom: Accounting for 40% of All Fresh Fruit Global ImportsThis week on the Global Fresh Series Podcast, we explore the European Union's record-breaking fruit imports, which reached $77.4 billion in 2025, cementing its position as the world's largest fruit19m4th Aug 2026The Parasite in the Salad DrawerHow did five farms in the highlands of Guatemala end up sickening nearly a thousand people across fifteen American states and two countries — and why did California's strawberry industry lose forty28m3rd Aug 2026Zano Fresh, EPR Compliance and Mexico Citrus Imports with Amanda HorneyJoin host Patrick Kelly and special guest Amanda Horney of Zeno Fresh as they dive into the fast-evolving world of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) recycling laws and packaging compliance32m31st Jul 2026Food Safety or Fear? Separating Fact from Fiction on Fresh Producehis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man welcomes back to the microphone Ross "The Produce Boss" as they recap the recent International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice27m29th Jul 2026Cyclosporiasis Update & the Potential Power of Lycopene in Parkinson'sFrom an update on cyclosporiasis and its implications for the fresh produce industry to emerging scientific findings on lycopene-rich tomatoes and Parkinson's disease, this week's edition covers two22m
28th Jul 2026South Korea: The Cabbage CrisisWhy did the South Korean government fly in emergency cabbage from China in 2010 — and why was that decision experienced as a national humiliation as much as a practical solution? How did a fermented27m
28th Jul 2026Netherlands: Operation MannaHow did a Nazi food embargo, a frozen canal, and a railway strike combine to starve one of the most developed societies in Europe to below 400 calories a day? Why does the Dutch Hunger Winter still26m27th Jul 2026Port of Savannah: The Fresh Produce Industry’s Strategic Gateway in the SoutheastJoin Patrick Kelly and special guest Judd Bare from Georgia Ports as they explore the Port of Savannah’s rise as North America’s third largest port complex and a fresh produce shipping47m24th Jul 2026On the Road in California: Peaches, Grapes & the Organic Produce SummitThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man kicks things off in Shasta City, California, then heads to Red Bluff and Los Molinos to pick up some delicious Gene Elberta25m22nd Jul 2026The Cyclosporiasis Outbreak and What It Means for Produce SafetyIn this episode of the Weekly Global Fresh Series, we examine the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak impacting the U.S. market and explore its implications for public health, fresh produce supply chains,15m
21st Jul 2026Uruguay: The Basque VineWhy did a Basque immigrant fleeing the Carlist Wars plant a vine from the Pyrenees on the banks of the Uruguay River in 1870 — and how did that single decision produce what may now be the healthiest22m
21st Jul 2026England: 5,245 Acts of ParliamentWhy did Parliament pass 5,245 individual Acts to enclose 6.8 million acres of English common land — and why does almost nobody in England know it happened? Who were the people who lost the right of24m
21st Jul 2026Ivory Coast: Blood ChocolateWhy does the country that grows 45 percent of the world's cocoa receive between five and seven percent of the value of the chocolate bar it becomes? How did a single crop fund two civil wars23m20th Jul 2026Fighting for the Farmer: The Cesar Mora Story BeginningIn this eye-opening episode of the Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly sits down with California grower Cesar Mora to discuss a high-stakes legal battle involving a proprietary fruit variety40m17th Jul 2026The Tomato Trick You Won't Believe (Plus This Week's Best Summer Produce)This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man brings you some of the best of the season! We're featuring delicate squash blossoms, tender scallopini squash, colorful sunburst squash,19m
16th Jul 2026Switzerland: The Cherry and the StillHow does a fruit with a two-day shelf life become one of Switzerland's great protected exports? Why does the finest kirsch come not from Germany's Black Forest but from a small lake-side canton in16m
16th Jul 2026Algeria: The Wine That Made France FrenchWhy was Algeria, a predominantly Muslim country in North Africa, the largest exporter of wine in the world — and why has almost nobody heard of it? How did the phylloxera catastrophe that destroyed20m
16th Jul 2026Panama: Los CanalerosWhy did the President of the United States personally intervene to improve the yam supply of Caribbean labourers on a jungle construction site — and what does that detail reveal about the vast,23m15th Jul 2026Inspiring Foodservice Innovation with The Maverick Culinary CollectiveThis week on the Global Fresh Series, we welcomed Nick Lanoil and Chef Daniel Asher of The Maverick Culinary Collective for an engaging conversation on bringing innovation to foodservice. The duo49m
14th Jul 2026New Zealand: Without HarakekeWhy did a Māori chief ask a visiting English botanist how it was possible to live without a plant — and what does his bewilderment reveal about a civilisation built entirely around a single organism?23m
14th Jul 2026Saudi Arabia: The Quay of the WorldWhy did the Sumerian gods describe a land on the Persian Gulf coast as paradise — and why does the geological reality of that same land, 4,000 years later, still justify the comparison? Who were the25m
14th Jul 2026Türkiye: Social Intercourse and Free DiscussionWhy did two Syrian merchants opening a shop in Istanbul in 1554 inadvertently invent the public sphere — and how did a small copper pot of coffee produce Lloyd's of London, the French Revolution, and22m13th Jul 2026River Fresh Farms Navigates Wet Veg Market Weather and Value-Added InnovationJoin Patrick Kelly and co-host Ross Nelson as they welcome Dean Fahselt of River Fresh Farms to delve into the dynamic world of wet vegetables. Discover how this nimble, minority-owned company is38m10th Jul 2026California Pear Season Is Here — So Why Are Imports Still Here?Dan doesn't usually replay past episodes, but this is one that deserves another look.While Dan is on the road this week, he's bringing back an important conversation with Chris Zanobini of the20m
9th Jul 2026Uzbekistan: The Emperor Who Wept Over a MelonWhy did the man who just conquered India weep over a melon — and what does that tell us about the fruit that travelers from Ibn Battuta to Victorian cavalry officers have been stopping their journeys25m
9th Jul 2026Ghana: Six Pods in a ToolboxWhy did a blacksmith hide six cocoa pods under his tools to smuggle them past Spanish customs — and how did those six pods become the foundation of an industry that today supplies sixty percent of23m
9th Jul 2026Germany: The Purity CommandmentWhy did 27 words buried in a Bavarian price regulation from 1516 become the most famous food law in history — and why did it take 402 years for anyone to give it the name that made it sound ancient21m8th Jul 2026Can Pears Beat the Heat? Europe's Race to Future-Proof Summer ProductionWhat will it take to keep Europe's pear orchards thriving in the decades ahead? In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we dive into groundbreaking research on heat tolerance, water efficiency,21m
7th Jul 2026Belgium: The Potato Famine in FlandersWhy did the potato blight begin in Belgium before it reached Ireland — and why has the Flemish famine of 1845, which killed tens of thousands and stunted a generation, been almost entirely forgotten22m
7th Jul 2026Brazil: Rubber and RuinWhy does the most extravagant opera house in the history of South America sit in the middle of the Amazon rainforest — and how did a wild tree, a Connecticut hardware merchant's accident, and a debt22m
7th Jul 2026Haiti: The Black JacobinsWhy did the most productive colony in the entire world — generating 40 percent of Europe's sugar from an area the size of Maryland — become the site of the only successful slave revolution in human23m6th Jul 2026Elevating Fresh Produce with Sprouts' Meghan DiazJoin host Patrick Kelly and special guest Meghan Diaz from Sprouts Farmers Markets as they explore the evolving definitions of local and hyperlocal produce, the importance of building sustainable34m3rd Jul 2026The King of Pluots, Brandywine Tomatoes, and More 4th of July FavoritesThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man brings you four groovy goodies for your 4th of July weekend. No watermelons. No corn. Just four fantastic summertime favorites.We're17m
2nd Jul 2026Cape Verde: The Grogue TrailWhy did a Portuguese colonial sugar ban inadvertently create Cape Verde's national spirit — and what does it reveal about how cultures find ways through every door that's closed to them? How did ten30m
2nd Jul 2026Bosnia & Herzegovina: The Soul of a PlumWhy do Bosnian Muslims make and celebrate a plum brandy that Islamic law technically forbids — and what does their answer to that question reveal about four centuries of Ottoman rule, Balkan26m
2nd Jul 2026Egypt: The Sacred OnionWhy did a Greek historian standing at the foot of the Great Pyramid in 450 BC record that its builders were fed on onions, garlic, and radishes — and what does the archaeology say about whether he27m1st Jul 2026Europe's Heat Wave and the Fresh Produce Supply Chain Under PressureTune in for a timely discussion on the risks, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of fresh produce in the face of rising temperatures.Europe's latest heat wave is creating significant23m
30th Jun 2026Japan: The Emperor's Sacred PaddyWhy does the Emperor of Japan — head of state of one of the most technologically advanced nations on Earth — wade into a rice paddy every year to plant seedlings by hand, and harvest them in autumn28m
30th Jun 2026Iraq: How Irrigation Destroyed the Civilization That Invented ItWhy did the civilisation that invented writing, cities, and law destroy the very soil that made it possible — and why are sixty to seventy percent of those same fields still poisoned by salt today?29m
30th Jun 2026Sweden: The Swede Who Named the Natural WorldWhy did a restless boy from a rural Swedish parsonage end up giving a name to every living thing on Earth — and how did he build a system so durable that it still runs as the operating system of33m29th Jun 2026USA Celebrating 250 Years,, World Cup Flavor & Fourth of July ProduceJoin Patrick Kelly and co-host Ross "The Produce Boss" Nelson, as they celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a festive discussion on Fourth of July produce trends, from melon and grape supply36m26th Jun 2026Summer Produce Spotlight: Suncrest Peaches, Mini Midnight Watermelons & MoreThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian takes you through some of the best fresh produce in season. This week's lineup includes Mini Midnight watermelons, legendary21m
25th Jun 2026Spain: The Red Gold of La ManchaWhy does it take between 150,000 and 200,000 flowers — and up to 470 hours of human labour — to produce a single kilogram of saffron, and why has the plateau of La Mancha been the place where that37m
25th Jun 2026Paraguay: The Yerba Mate Jesuit EmpireWhy did a Jesuit republic of 140,000 people in the subtropical forests of South America — with its own armed militia, its own printing presses, its own Baroque composers, and the only successful mate29m
25th Jun 2026DR Congo: The King Who Owned a CountryHow did a shipping clerk in Antwerp discover one of the greatest crimes of the nineteenth century simply by paying attention to which ships were carrying what — and why did it take a decade of22m