Welcome to the final episode of 2025! And to “round out” the year, we are telling the tale of pumpkins, North America’s favorite native gourd/squash! While most know for its use in pies and lattes, pumpkin has a long and diverse history! It is likely one of the oldest domesticated foods in the Americas. So join us in celebrating the end of autumn with a deep dive on these famous gourds!

Discussion Includes:

• Scientific Biology Overview

• Agricultural Overview

• Ancient History of Pumpkins

• Colonization of Pumpkins

• Pumpkin Fun Facts!

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The Irish-Pagan holiday of Samhain is one of the largest influences on our modern Christian and Secular holiday of Halloween. This episode explores the history and tradition of Samhain and how those traditions are seen today.

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