31. Conquering the Night: The History of Coffee

Empire

Coffee is everywhere today, but where does it come from? Was it originally a sex drug? What is the connection between Starbucks and a medieval goat herder? Why are coffee houses political? Listen as Anita and William are joined by Cemal Kafadar to discuss the history of the substance.

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Producer: Callum Hill

Exec Producer: Jack Davenport

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