The story of Milk from the Highlands of Tibet

By some counts, at its peak, the Mongol Empire stretched nearly 31 million square kilometres, an area of land roughly the size of the African continent. But what did this Empire led by Genghis Khan eat during the long conquests over highland passes and treachrous mountains? And what could it have to do with a bunch of scientists from the Max Planck instiute of Geoanthropology, looking at the teeth of Tibetans buried thousands of years ago? This week, we travel to the Highlands of Tibet and uncover an alternate history of milk. We discover the lessons it holds as we understand the food choices of the places we travel to. If you are intrigued about Central Asia, Samosas and Hospitality, check out the episodes on Uzbekistan Beauty of Uzbekistan and the Geometry Box: https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/beauty-of-uzbekistan-the-geometry-box
Melons of Samarkand: https://omny.fm/shows/postcard....s-from-nowhere-with- Vincent Van Gogh and Uzbekistan: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I03d1slNCXMla8VC
Secrets of Doors: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com..../show/e?eid=InTTDLzq Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 1: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com..../show/e?eid=I2xUGZmK Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 2: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com..../show/e?eid=I2fOFK5K World's most popular snack: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com..../show/e?eid=ImYiIkxn For reflections on walking, check out Walking: An Act of Resistance: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com..../show/e?eid=IlhRj0aY You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @‌whywetravel42
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