Smell in Uzbekistan during 1876-2007
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 44
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Episode description
In this episode, Pete takes Ryan to the Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan to sniff out some history of smells. He unveils the charms and rituals of breaking bread and discovers the diversity of Uzbek melons. Metaphorical smells also feature – the stench of corruption and hypocrisy and the story of one British Ambassador who dared to speak truth to power.
Links / Thanks:
- Uzbekistan National Anthem (Instrumental) - https://youtu.be/wDA4becKgek
- Craig Murray’s “Death in Samarkand” (shorturl.at/knFHV)
- Recipe for Uzbek bread that Pete used (shorturl.at/eovCE)
- More on Melons (shorturl.at/tGIN4)
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