Frankenstein Versus the Volcano
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
History
Society & Culture
Categories Via RSS |
History
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Jun 03, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:34:59

When Mount Tambora erupted it spewed ash across the globe; blotting out the sun; poisoning crops; and bringing starvation, illness and death to millions. It may also have helped inspire great scientific and cultural advances - including the horror masterpiece Frankenstein. How well do we adapt to catastrophe and what are the limits of our ability to weather even the worst circumstances? 

For a full list of sources go to timharford.com

If you’d like to keep up with the most recent news from this and other Pushkin podcasts be sure to sign up for our email list at manage.com/subscribe?u=ec28005461416f0b42178894f&id=1694c40f69">Pushkin.fm.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode currently has no reviews.

Submit Review
This episode could use a review!

This episode could use a review! Have anything to say about it? Share your thoughts using the button below.

Submit Review