This week, we’re taking an up-close look at the uglier side of French history: imperialism, racism, xenophobia, and the resilience of the communities who have had to survive under French power. The tale of the banh mi is a tale of oppression, revolution, desperation, innovation, creativity and above all, influence - flowing in both directions. So pour a little condensed milk in your coffee, pick up a mini baguette of happiness and settle in for the story of the banh mi: sandwich of the 21st century.