About this episode

This episode explores a dangerous toxin that has affected workers since ancient times and its presence in modern kitchens.

Want to know what toxin has been killing workers since Paleolithic times—and is hiding in modern kitchens? The ancient Romans called it a widow-maker… because husbands died so quickly, some women had as many as seven. Listen to find out! Send us Fan Mail

People in this episode

Host: Dr. JP

Topics covered

• toxins
• health risks
• historical medicine
• kitchen dangers
• worker safety

Keywords

• toxin
• Paleolithic
• ancient Romans
• health
• kitchen
• widow-maker
• worker safety

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Places: Paleolithic, ancient Romans

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