Memories of Water Episode 6 - "Postcard Memories" - Preview

In this Season 4 Finale, "Postcard Memories" travels back to the deadly heat waves of 1896, 1911, and 1936 — pairing newspaper headlines with handwritten postcards from Queens Public Library's digital archives. Written in English, German, and Czech, these century-old messages reveal beach excursions, family traditions, and the everyday ways New Yorkers sought relief from the heat. Full episode premieres September 2 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen.

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