EPISODE · Jun 1, 2019 · 1H 12M
Fog of War: Fritz Haber and Chemical Warfare
from Light Your Bunsen Burner · host Mariela Rosas/Jonah Baker
During the Second Battle of Ypres, the Germans unleashed a vile weapon against Allied troops. Standing on the German side as the yellowish fog of war swept across the land killing thousands, was German scientist, Fritz Haber. Join us as we piece together the complicated legacy of this chemist who pulled bread from the sky and fed the world. We also propose ending war through diplomatic makeout sessions and figure out that a fur coat and a pair of funky glasses really make the villain.
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During the Second Battle of Ypres, the Germans unleashed a vile weapon against Allied troops. Standing on the German side as the yellowish fog of war swept across the land killing thousands, was German scientist, Fritz Haber. Join us as we piece together the complicated legacy of this chemist who pulled bread from the sky and fed the world. We also propose ending war through diplomatic makeout sessions and figure out that a fur coat and a pair of funky glasses really make the villain.
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