AUSTIN, Minn. — Spam is just canned meat with a catchy name. Yet its cultural legacy rivals any of Minnesota’s other famous exports. It fueled countless soldiers during World War II, inspired new ...
Nearly 90 years since its invention in Minnesota, Spam's legacy extends far beyond the state. The pork product's importance during World War II gave it a large fanbase and spawned new international ...
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The History of SPAM

In this episode of Tasting History, Max Miller dives into the surprising story of SPAM—how a simple canned meat became a wartime essential and a global cultural icon. He also whips up a retro 1950s ...