Hotbox: The Oven From Turnspit Dogs to Microwaves
Humans are the only animals that cook their food, an innovation that changed the course of our evolution and the trajectory of the planet. But how did we tame those early cooking fires and put them in a box\u2014and what can subsequent leaps forward in heating technology tell us about cuisines and culture? This episode, we\u2019re taking you on a whirlwind tour through oven history and science, from the legendary roast beef of Old England\u2014and the special dogs bred to turn the spits on which it hung\u2014to the curious origins of the microwave in military radar technology. What do we gain and lose when our ovens change\u2014and how might understanding that help with the quest to bring better cookstoves to the developing world?\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices