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On November 9th, 1989, one of the defining moments of the twentieth century took place when the Berlin Wall, itself, an iconic symbol of the Cold War, effectively came down.

For almost thirty years, the wall had divided East from West Berlin, and acted as the partition to keep the Eastern Soviet Bloc countries away from those of the democratic West.

The wall was built with one specific goal: to keep the people of East Germany from leaving for the West. It would become known as Berlin's "Wall of Shame."

On this episode, the Hungry Historian will walk you through the closing days of the Second World War in Europe and the events that led to the construction of the "Antifascistischer Schutzwall.

Additionally, Chef Money will stop by to serve you up a Featured recipe that not only ties into this episode, but is also inspired by one of his favourite action movies. A dessert that he's decided to call the Atomic Blondie.

Cheers!

** ingredients and directions are available within the show or on the @hungry_historian Instagram page. **

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Imagine coming home from work, dealing with the family and all that goes into the nightly routine, and then finally settling into your own bed for a relaxing nights sleep in the shadow of a decrepit chemical plant that is one small error away from killing you and everyone you whole dear.

In this year's edition of "Horrific History," the Hungry Historian brings to you a terrifying tale from the scariest and largest threat to us today - corporate greed and it's impact on humanity.

Before there was Chernobyl, there was Bhopal.

This December 3rd will mark the fortieth anniversary of a massive toxic gas leak from Union Carbide Corporation’s chemical plant in Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India that killed almost 4,000, and caused significant terror and premature death for countless thousands more.

The disaster indicated a need for enforceable international standards for environmental safety, preventative strategies to avoid similar accidents, and industrial disaster preparedness. Not to mention that whole deal about a “first world corporation setting up shop in a third world country in order to skirt the usual worker safety standards” deal.

As a featured recipe, Chef Money is dipping into the local cuisine and bringing to you a Spicy Potato Curry, that will not only please those who love a little heat in their dish, but it's also a great vegan option, too!

Spicy Potato Curry

Ingredients:

• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Cheers!

** Directions and Chef tips available within episode! **

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"Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the Six Hundred." - Lord Tennyson

History is loaded with moments full of bravery, courage, and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. It's why there is so much romanticism tied to something as horrific as war.

History is also brimming with inept, underqualified, and bumbling leaders, who are often the reason as to WHY these moments of bravery are forced to occur in the first place.

Today's episode brings BOTH of these together.

October 25th, 2024 will mark the 170th anniversary of an event that has become known as "The Charge of the Light Brigade."

If you're not familiar with the events themselves, I can (almost) assure you that you will be aware of the famous poem by Lord Tennyson, released mere weeks after the event, that shares its name with the charge.

If both of these have escaped your recollection, well, this is why you have come to the Hungry Historian!

Not only will he go over the actions of the Light Brigade, but he'll also talk you through why they were there in the first place, and just how they came to be infamously charging into the "valley of Death," and into the annals of history.

Additionally, it wouldn't be an episode of the Hungry Historian without a Featured Recipe, and Chef Money has the perfect one to not only tie into Today's show, but also to satisfy any hankering you may have for something sweet that isn't a halloween treat.

You'll have to tune in for both the ingredients and directions to make the "Charge of the (not so) Light Brigadeiro."

Cheers!!