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Oh What A Time...

CBW Productions | Wondery

Comedy, History, Education

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

This week we’re taking a look at the moments in history when things went to pot. Come with us to see Louis Napoleon’s self-coup in mid-19th century France, the frequent dynastic collapses in China, plus: how the Ottoman Empire bit the dust.

And why exactly did people look so old and knackered in the past; was everyone on a tough old paper round? Or something else? We don’t have the answers, but if you have theory, do send it on: [email protected]

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0:56.2	Why were people in the past looking so old when they were so young?
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