China: Mao's Mango Mania
Jul 25, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 478
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Episode description
The Cultural Revolution of 1966 in China was characterized by violent purges and the rise of the Red Guards, plunging the nation into chaos. Amid this turmoil, the Chinese people became captivated by mangoes, a gift from Chairman Mao that sparked an unexpected obsession. Join John and Patrick as they explore the rise and fall of the bizarre "Mango Craze" in 1960s China.
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