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The Page-turning Evolution of the Encyclopædia Britannica
The Page-turning Evolution of the Encyclopædia Britannica
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In a burst of meta-humor, the Encyclopædia Britannica defines encyclopædia as "reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge in a comprehensive manner." It's high praise -- but if there's any single book that's earned the right to describe itself this way, it's this one. Tune in as Ben, Noel and Max delve into the history of one of the world's most famous reference works (and check out our earlier episode on the Oxford English Dictionary, as well).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Apr 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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