Intoxicating History | Drink & Cultural History

History didn’t happen in a vacuum. It happened over a drink.

Intoxicating History is a history podcast and YouTube channel exploring the past through drinks — from wine, cider and champagne to port, gin and spirits — and what they tell us about culture, class, power and everyday life.

Hosted by Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles, we uncover the surprising, funny and sometimes shocking stories behind what people drank, why it matters, and how it shaped the world.

Expect episodes on:

Wine, cider and spirits history

British food and drink culture

Famous figures, forgotten characters and unexpected stories

How taste, class and politics collide

The history behind the drinks we still argue about today

This is smart history without the homework. Entertaining, opinionated and accessible, with expert guests, lively debate and a generous pour of curiosity.

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