What is the history of ice cream?

Have you ever wondered where your favorite frozen treat comes from? Imagine having to sprint 50 miles up a towering mountain just to get a simple snow cone! In this delicious episode of History's Not Boring, Mira and Finn uncover the amazing, mind-blowing history of ice cream and gelato! Long before freezers even existed, Roman Emperor Nero ordered fast runners to fetch mountain snow so he could mix it with honey and sweet fruit juices. But wait, the history of ice cream gets even weirder! Discover how chefs in ancient China made buffalo milk ice cream flavored with strong cough drop medicine, and how ancient Persians kept ice frozen in the middle of the scorching desert using giant domes built with goat hair and egg whites! You'll also learn how a brilliant Italian architect created creamy gelato, how an American woman named Nancy Johnson changed everything with a hand-cranked freezer, and the lucky accident at a World's Fair that created the very first ice cream cone! Grab a spoon and get ready for a sweet adventure—just watch out for the oyster flavor!