Tobacco & Chocolate

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Feb. 14, 2009 Food & Drink

Marcy Norton is an Assistant Professor of History at George Washington University. She is the author of Sacred Gifts, Profane Pleasures: A History of Tobacco and Chocolate in the Atlantic World.

Music break: Love by Rosey

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Bob Carlson, Jennifer Ferro, Thea Chaloner, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Holly Tarson, Harriet Ells

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