Halloween History: How Pumpkins Became Jack O Lanterns, The Curiosity Desk

How did the venerable pumpkin become an icon of the American autumn and the goto vessel for jacko lanterns All it took was among other things thousands of years of innovation by Indigenous Americans, a little 19th century nostalgia for the old days, a dash of Celtic mythology and tradition, some mischievous kids, and of course the media. We speak with chef Sean Sherman of the NATIFS Indigenous Food Lab, University of Delaware history professor Cindy Ott, and author Lesley Bannatyne. Got a question, spooky or otherwise Leave a comment below for Curiosity Desk reporter Edgar B. Herwick III he might just look into it for you. More Curiosity Desk: Follow Edgar on Twitter: Follow Edgar on Instagram: Learn more about Sean Sherman, Sioux Chef and the NATIFS Indigenous Food Lab: Learn more about Cindy Ott s Pumpkin: The Curious History of An American Icon: Learn more about Lesley Bannatyne s work: