

The Scent of History
Feb 8, 2024
Delving into the science and politics of smell, this podcast explores the significance of scent in evoking memories and shaping society. It discusses the personal connection to smells, the impact of losing the sense of smell due to COVID-19, the science behind our sense of smell, unraveling the mysteries of smell, and the power of smell in shaping society and memories. It also explores the connection between scent and emotions, the role of smell in judicial cases, and the evocative nature of scent memories.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Significance of Scent
02:05 • 6min
The Science of Smell
07:51 • 3min
Unraveling the Mysteries of Smell
10:49 • 10min
The Power of Smell: Shaping Society and Memories
21:03 • 3min
The Connection between Scent and Emotions
24:10 • 10min
The Plessy Case and the Power of Smell
33:54 • 4min
The Power of Scent Memories
37:29 • 6min
Tamaleki and Childhood Memories
43:12 • 11min
Closing Credits and Advertisements
54:01 • 2min