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Unavailable28th July 1858: First modern use of fingerprints for identification by William Herschel in West Bengal, India
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28th July 1858: First modern use of fingerprints for identification by William Herschel in West Bengal, India

FromHistoryPod


Currently unavailable

28th July 1858: First modern use of fingerprints for identification by William Herschel in West Bengal, India

FromHistoryPod

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Jul 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Having paid in advance for an expensive contract in which local businessman Rajyadhar Konai agreed to build a new road, Herschel chose to take the full hand print of the contractor as his commitment to honour the ...
Released:
Jul 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The 'on this day in history' podcast, with a new episode every single day. Featuring historical events that range from the Roman Empire to the World Wide Web, HistoryPod proves that there is always something to be remembered 'on this day'. Written and presented by Scott Allsop, creator of the award-winning www.mrallsophistory.com