The History Guy

Chili Peppers: A History of Hot (2025x23)

Air date: Feb 26, 2025

At some point, someone in history bit into a plant, felt like their mouth was on fire, and said “more.” Were they brave? Stupid? Or just hungry? In fact, humans have a uniquely warm relationship with our flame-favored fruit, a history that says much about what it means to be human.