Smell Detectives

Constant Wonder

Mar 8, 2021 8:00 pm
52:47 mins

Reverse engineering the Chicago River to flow out of Lake Michigan is just one way smell detectives tried to mitigate urban odors. Smells are important in making memories.

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

19th-Century Smell Detectives Tackle Public Health

39m

In the 19th century, urban residents thought flowers fought disease and New Yorkers sued over foul smells.

There's More to Smell Than Meets the Nose

13m

Smell plays a key role in memory.