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James SmithsonConstant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 787

Dec 15, 2020 • 53m

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."

Episode Segments

The Life and Contributions of the Smithsonian FounderDec 15, 202025mThe 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.

The Science Behind the First Science-Fiction NovelDec 15, 202028mKathryn Harkup explains the scientific discoveries that influenced Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."

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