The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families

Past Scent (and Other Senses)

April 30, 2026·34 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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!

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