Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Listen to this episode of the THG Podcast, which posts in addition to regular History Guy content, after it releases on podcast services. Subscribe to the RSS feed for more: spreaker.com/show/6153862/episodes/feed
And listen to our new podcast, where we talk about "What Ifs" of history! spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-guy--6153862
On today’s episode of the History Guy Podcast, we talk about one of the most important parts of the Columbian exchange, and possibly the reason that Europe was able to colonize and dominate much of the world in the early modern period: The Potato.
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram.
Find The History Guy at:
New community!: thehistoryguyguild.locals.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT
Please send suggestions for future episodes: Suggestions@TheHistoryGuy.net
Subscribe for more forgotten history: youtube.com/channel/UC4sEmXUuWIFlxRIFBRV6VXQ?sub_confirmation=1.
Awesome The History Guy merchandise is available at:
thehistoryguy-shop.fourthwall.com/products/thg-history
Soundstripe Code: VVCEEQPYZDHURYWH
#history #thehistoryguy #podcast#whatif#counterfactuals#potato#new world#inca#frenchfries
Listen to this episode of the THG Podcast, which posts in addition to regular History Guy content, after it releases on podcast services. Subscribe to the RSS feed for more: spreaker.com/show/6153862/episodes/feed
And listen to our new podcast, where we talk about "What Ifs" of history! spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-guy--6153862
On today’s episode of the History Guy Podcast, we talk about one of the most important parts of the Columbian exchange, and possibly the reason that Europe was able to colonize and dominate much of the world in the early modern period: The Potato.
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram.
Find The History Guy at:
New community!: thehistoryguyguild.locals.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT
Please send suggestions for future episodes: Suggestions@TheHistoryGuy.net
Subscribe for more forgotten history: youtube.com/channel/UC4sEmXUuWIFlxRIFBRV6VXQ?sub_confirmation=1.
Awesome The History Guy merchandise is available at:
thehistoryguy-shop.fourthwall.com/products/thg-history
Soundstripe Code: VVCEEQPYZDHURYWH
#history #thehistoryguy #podcast#whatif#counterfactuals#potato#new world#inca#frenchfries
