You’ve likely heard of the Irish Potato Famine, but did you know potatoes aren’t even native to Europe? Charles C. Mann, author of 1493, put together this fun presentation explaining the surprising connection between potatoes, Europe, the Catholic church, and guano.
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Charles C. Mann on How Potatoes Got to Europe (and Why That Became a Problem)
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