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A brie(f) history of cheese - Paul S. Kindstedt

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Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. As early as 8000 BCE, Neolithic farmers began a legacy of cheesemaking almost as old as civilization. Today, the world produces roughly 22 billion kilograms of cheese a year, shipped and consumed around the globe. Paul Kindstedt shares the history of one of our oldest and most beloved foods.

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Paul S. Kindstedt
  • Director Charlotte Cambon
  • Narrator Addison Anderson
  • Animator Charlotte Cambon
  • Designer Charlotte Cambon
  • Storyboard Artist Charlotte Cambon
  • Character Designer Charlotte Cambon
  • Sound Designer Jarrett Farkas
  • Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
  • Associate Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
  • Fact-Checker Francisco Diez

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