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The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank

The Audio Long Read

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The Urgency of Evacuation Amidst War's Chaos

This chapter explores the desperate efforts of a museum curator to safeguard priceless artworks from the approaching Nazi siege in Leningrad. It contrasts these efforts with the chaos at the Plant Institute, highlighting the struggle for survival and preservation amid dwindling supplies and uncertainty.

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