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What was in Peter the Great's cabinet of curiosities?

Jul 7, 2008
Discover the transition to the Age of Enlightenment and cabinets of curiosity. Learn about Peter the Great's fascination with baby skeletons and his legendary collection, as a scientific endeavor to pull Russia out of the dark ages.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Transition to the Age of Enlightenment and Cabinets of Curiosity
01:45 • 2min
3
Peter the Great's Cabinet of Curiosities: Baby Skeletons and Science
03:18 • 2min
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05:08 • 2min