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Jules Dumont d’Urville – Part 1 – Early life and the Venus de Milo
Jules Dumont d’Urville – Part 1 – Early life and the Venus de Milo
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In part 1 of our series, we look at d’Urville’s early life, including his journey into the French Navy during the Napoleonic era. We then look at his first scientific expedition about the Chevrette – which will include a journey to the Greek island of Milos. There, d’Urville will play a key part in the acquisition of the famed Venus de Milo for France.
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Released:
Mar 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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