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Constant Wonder - Radio Archive, Episode 787

  • Dec 15, 2020 8:00 pm
  • 52:52 mins
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The Smithsonian's Steven Turner describes the discoveries of James Smithson, the man who founded the Smithsonian. Kathryn Harkup explains the scientific discoveries that influenced Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."

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The Life and Contributions of the Smithsonian Founder

25 MINS

The Smithsonian's Steven Turner describes the discoveries of James Smithson, the man who founded the Smithsonian.

The Smithsonian's Steven Turner describes the discoveries of James Smithson, the man who founded the Smithsonian.

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The Science Behind the First Science-Fiction Novel

28 MINS

Kathryn Harkup explains the scientific discoveries that influenced Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."

Kathryn Harkup explains the scientific discoveries that influenced Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."

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