The Michelin Man was an Unhinged Lunatic

We all know the image of European knights: clad all over in plate armor, they conquer enemy forces and mythological creatures alike. But... how much of this historical stereotype is true? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max ask explore the nuts and bolts of historical armor: ho ...  Show more

Nowadays most people know the pirates depicted in fiction bear little resemblance to real-life, historical pirates. Few actually buried any treasure, and fewer still lived in secretive island hideouts -- however, in at least one case, the truth appears stranger than fiction. Join ...  Show more

For many chefs winning a Michelin star, or two or three, is often considered the pinnacle of their career. It could put them on the path to money and fame. But some critics claim not all stars are equal- and in an industry where receiving one could mean the difference between pro ...  Show more

Comme chaque année, le monde de la restauration est en émoi. On attend les étoiles. Mais y'a un truc qui chiffonne : pourquoi et comment Michelin, spécialiste du pneu, est devenu le must des critiques gastronomiques ?  Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy- ...  Show more

Le guide Michelin demeure l'un des guides touristiques les plus réputés, en raison, notamment, de la valeur de ses informations gastronomiques et de la précision de ses cartes. Mais on sait moins que, durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, les militaires surent en tirer profit.

What if I told you that a tire company was (allegedly) responsible for the death of a top-rated chef? In this episode, we'll cover the birth of the Michelin Star, discuss the reasons why restaurants are giving BACK their hard-earned Michelin stars, and finally, how lobster ...