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Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time

FromPatented: History of Inventions


Daylight Saving Time

FromPatented: History of Inventions

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Jun 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Introduced just over 100 years ago, Daylight Savings have always been divisive.So, why are people for and why are people against — and how have those arguments changed over time?We find out with today's guest, Dr Kristin Hussey - a science historian currently based in Denmark who is working on a book about the history of circadian rhythms.This episode was produced by Emily Whalley.Edited and mixed by Aidan Lonergan.The senior producer is Charlotte Long.For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts, and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jun 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This podcast investigates the curious history of invention and innovation. Did Thomas Edison take credit for things he didn’t actually invent? What everyday items have surprising origins? And would man have ever got to the moon without… the bra? Each episode host Dallas Campbell dives into stories of flukey discoveries, erased individuals and merky marketing ploys with the help of experts, scientists and historians. Expect new episodes every Wednesday and Sunday. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.