How did an extinct flower not seen since 1881 wind up being the subject of a modern day project to recreate a scent from the past? It was a long path from Dr. Charles Short in the 1860s to Dr. Christina Agapakis in the 2010s.
And it's a cool story!
Animals: Mrs. O'Leary's Cow, Vic the Cat, and Mungo the Squirrel
16/04/2026 | 16 mins.
The Second volume of Important Animals From History, from an upcoming book by Mick Sullivan.
Hidden and Lost
31/03/2026 | 34 mins.
The Amber Room was a feat of artistic ability (and a lot of money) but after WWII it has disappeared entirely. Have you seen it?
After that we learn about secret codes, the Enigma Machine, Alan Turing, Navajo Code Talkers and more!
Important Animals in History Vol. 1
16/03/2026 | 16 mins.
The first release teasing Mick's upcoming book! This episode features three animals of note: Clara the Rhino, Mozart's Starling, and a whale named Mocha Dick.
Let's ride through the tales of animals of history!
Life Savers
28/02/2026 | 33 mins.
Carolin Hampton needed to pioneer rubber gloves int he operating room after Joseph Lister's big ideas.
Richard Etheridge was the first Black keeper at an official Life Saving Station and his team's rescue of a shipwrecked family was dramatic and historic.
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