This podcast episode explores the history and significance of cinchona bark, a botanical wonder, and the impact of malaria on the British Empire. It follows Charles Ledger's perilous quest to obtain cinchona seeds from Bolivia, the cultivation of Cinchona trees to produce quinine, and the use of tonic in the British Empire. The episode also examines the clash between capitalism and traditional knowledge, the lasting influence of the British Empire, and the intriguing stories about objects stolen during colonialism. It promises to uncover forgotten histories and shed light on the far-reaching impact of the British Empire.
