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Phil McDaragh is a great Irish poet; he was also a lousy husband and father, abandoning his family to pursue his writing. In Anne Enright's new novel, The Wren, The Wren, three generations of women in the McDaragh family contend with the absent patriarch's complicated legacy. Enright spoke with NPR's Scott Simon about writing fiction about a great writer, and how the poet's bad behavior in his personal life impacts the McDaragh women's own passions, years down the road.

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Thousands of years ago, the first humans accidentally created the first beer and wine. This occurred naturally when yeast in the air converted sugars into alcohol. 

However, it wasn’t until thousands of years later that new techniques were developed to process those beverages, but even then, the products they created weren’t designed for consumption. 

Eventually, these techniques were perfected to a point where they could be consumed, and they resulted in entirely new categories of beverages. 

Learn more about Spirits and Liqueurs, what the difference is, and the various types on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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In the 19th century, a butcher living in Australia claimed to be the long-lost heir of a British fortune. The Tichborne trial, which sparked much controversy and even more attention in Victorian England, is at the center of Zadie Smith's new novel, The Fraud. In today's episode, the author tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how she became captivated by the outrageous lies the man told in court, and how the way his believers still dug their heels and supported him echoes the state of politics in the 21st century.

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One of the most important substances throughout world history has been salt. 

Salt might seem mundane, but it is actually necessary for the functioning of life. 

Salt has been used as a preservative for millennia, a seasoning, and even a medium on exchange.

Salt is one of the universal things that have remained the same throughout history and everywhere on Earth.

Learn more about salt and its importance in human history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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During the 14th century, the world saw one of its most traumatic episodes. 

A plague spread through Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa that was unlike anything the world had ever seen. 

In some locations, over half of the population died. Those who survived found themselves in a whole new world where the social and economic rules had been totally changed. 

Learn more about the Black Death, how it happened, and how it changed the world on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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After wars, natural disasters and all kinds of emergencies, the World Central Kitchen — the organization founded by chef José Andrés — flies in to help feed people. A new cookbook now brings forth some of the recipes the nonprofit relies on to comfort and nourish those affected. In today's episode, Andrés speaks with Here & Now's Scott Tong about the importance of working in community with local restaurants and chefs when serving an area, prioritizing the familiar flavors and cuisine, and making delicious food an essential part of humanitarian aid.

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From the years 59 to 53 BC, three high-ranking Romans conspired to control the Roman political system for their own benefit. They called this system a triumvirate.

A decade later, Rome found itself under the control of three more men and yet another triumvirate. 

This one was very different than than the first. It was given actual legal authority, and it was far more deadly. 

Learn more about the Second Triumvirate, how it started, and how it ended on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. 

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Today's episode focuses on two books that go deep on two culinary traditions: curry and chai. First, famed chef and author Raghavan Iyer spoke with NPR's Ari Shapiro about On The Curry Trail, which traces the origins and impact of curry around the world. Iyer, who died shortly after the interview, gets candid about his career making Indian food accessible to Americans. Then, Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes speaks with Kevin Wilson — known online as CrossCultureKev — about The Way of Chai and the spiritual practice behind the delicious drink.

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