Episode 7: Peace talk with Julia Hauser

Published on 12 January 2026 - Created by Peace Histories Podcast team

We hope you’re having a fantastic start to the New Year! Today is January 12, 2026, and we’re excited to bring you our very first episode of this year. Are you thinking about eating more vegetables or maybe going vegetarian as part of your New Year's resolutions? If so, we’ve got something special lined up just for you. Today, we’re featuring a wonderful conversation with Dr. Julia Hauser from the University of Kassel. Her latest book, A Taste for Purity: An Entangled History of Vegetarianism (2023), offers a fascinating look at the global history of vegetarianism from the mid-19th century through the early Cold War. Have you ever wondered why people back then chose to become vegetarians? How about the vegetarian movements? Or how vegetarianism connects to the idea of peace? Or simply do you need something to motivate you on your diet, but from a historical lens? If any of this sounds interesting, then this podcast is just right for you!

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