Pop Quiz: The History of Soda Drinks

In this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar , explores the history of soda . It is the fizzy pop that is so popular around the world today. He will look at the ancient beginnings of soda, its development throughout the 18th and 19th century, the advent of soda fountains, its role during World War II, surprising soda ingredients, and present-day sodas. So make sure to follow along every week and

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Pop Quiz: The History of Soda Drinks is an episode from Eat My Globe by Simon Majumdar.

This episode is 35:01 long.

This episode was published on Nov 17, 2025.

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