The Best of DI.... A Belgian Astronomer in Texas

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Who was Jean-Charles Houzeau? Was he a light-skinned black man? An olive-skinned white man? Whoever he was, he was a polyglot and an astronomer... and a fervent abolitionist... who traveled to Texas twice in the 19th century. He was on the right side of history even as he worked hard to blend in. From ep. 84 and ep. 85 of Dream Idiots.New episodes every TUESDAY. Hosted by Morris Franklin and Bryan Treat.Get everything Dream Idiots at www.dreamidiots.com.

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