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Past Scent (and Other Senses)

The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families | Apr 30 2026 | 00:34:14

How did an extinct flower not seen since 1881 wind up being the subject of a modern day project to recreate a scent from the past? It was a long path from Dr. Charles Short in the 1860s to Dr. Christina Agapakis in the 2010s.

And it's a cool story!