The ravages of famine killed almost 75 million people in the 20th century. They can occur in all kinds of ecosystems and environments, and in their wake, they leave starvation, disease, political chaos, and often civil war. This episode examines some of the most fatal famines in recent times, and investigates how the thorny causes of famine make it a unique foe.

The ravages of famine killed almost 75 million people in the 20th century. They can occur in all kinds of ecosystems and environments, and in their wake, they leave starvation, disease, political chaos, and often civil war. This episode examines some of the most fatal famines in recent times, and investigates how the thorny causes of famine make it a unique foe.