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S4/E5- The Great Stink: A Smelly Chapter in London's History

Dec 11, 2023
The hosts discuss the Great Stink crisis in 1858, focusing on London's sanitation. They talk about Sir Joseph Bazalgette's sewage system, how bad smells were thought to cause diseases, and the impact of the event on urban planning. They also compare the reactions to Covid-19 in Italy and England.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Parenting and the Great Stink of London
02:06 • 3min
3
The Great Stink: A Smelly Situation
05:02 • 11min
4
Contrasting Reactions to Covid-19 in Italy and England
15:39 • 2min
5
The Initial Reluctance and Public Outcry
17:32 • 8min