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Episode 3 of 5

Legendary broadcaster James Burke reveals unexpected connections between his twin passions of science and classical music. Today鈥檚 essay includes Italian electricity, a German baron and his s茅ances, French carpet-making and your fridge. All on the way to the compositions of Claude Debussy.

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Wed 25 Jan 2023 22:45

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