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Episode 3.4. When Whales Attack
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Whales have been in the news all week, but it’s not the first time they’ve attacked ships. This week, Jess talks about the 19th century whaling industry, historical whale attacks, and the tragic sinking of the Essex in 1820. We cover the real-life inspiration for Moby Dick, an enormous white whale who sunk twenty ships off the coast of Chile. There’s even a bonus segment on whale products in Civil War era makeup courtesy of Godey’s Lady’s Book, 1863.
Released:
Jun 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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