This week we get to look back at more of why War is Awful - and it's not JUST becasue of the food.  We also talk about why war food was predictably awful for everyone everywhere for approximately 5000 years.<br /><br />Biology - and mainly the stupid microfauna of the Earth.<br /><br />Understanding what war food was before the Civil War helps inform how such crazy supply errors and choices were made during the Civil War - and you can start to see how this is going to change war planning - and food system planning going forward.<br /><br />Also also - here's where you can view<br />The National Parks: America's Best Idea<br /><br />Love your Library!  Watch it on<a href="https://www.kanopy.com/en/spl/video/137124" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kanopy</a><br />(free with your Library Card)<br />If your Library doesn't have Kanopy - <br /><a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/national-parks-scripture-nature-1851-1890/?utm_source=googlehome&amp;action=play" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PBS - With Subscription</a><br /><br />Other Options:<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.1866c865-7089-4539-9e33-6b62a598c9fc?autoplay=0&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon - alas with an ad-on</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0u0AwpRTeQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">You Tube - but for a price</a><br /><br />Music Credit: Fingerlympics by Doctor Turtle<br />Show Notes: <a href="https://thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/</a><br />Email: TheHistoryofAmericanFood at gmail dot com<br />Threads: @THoAFood<br />Instagram: @THoAFood<br />&amp; some other socials... @THoAFood