The Spectacular History of the World’s Fair

The Spectacular History of the World’s Fair

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A Conversation with Monica Martinez of Don Bugito: Prehispanic Snackería

Maite is joined by artist Monica Martinez, the founder of Don Bugito, a pioneering edible insect business that blends design, sustainability, and food innovation. The conversation moves between industrial design and the realities of industrialized food systems, highlighting Monic ...  Show more

It's Crunch Time: The Bug Episode

In this episode, Eva and Maite explore the long global history of eating insects—an ancient practice shared across cultures in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. They unpack how insects have moved to the forefront of modern food conversations, reshaping what we consider food in a ch ...  Show more

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