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The Audio Long Read

Out of our minds: opium’s part in imperial history

The Audio Long Read

The Guardian

Society & Culture

4.32.4K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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How a mind-altering, addictive substance was used as a weapon by one empire to subdue another. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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Out of our minds,

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Opium's part in Imperial History by Louis Darnal.

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