#1573: The Science Of James Smithson | The Best Of Our Knowledge

November 13, 2020 00:27:30
#1573: The Science Of James Smithson | The Best Of Our Knowledge
The Best Of Our Knowledge
#1573: The Science Of James Smithson | The Best Of Our Knowledge

Nov 13 2020 | 00:27:30

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The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex. It is a beloved part of American culture. But its founder, a British scientist named James Smithson, never once set foot on American soil. So, who would do that? Steven Turner tried to find out. Turner is the author of the new book […]

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