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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2282: The Gokstad Ship

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on August 6, 2022 · Episode: 2282 In which the Gokstad Viking ship tells its story. Today, the Gokstad ship.

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Posted on October 17, 2022 · Episode: 2366 Remembering when Hell Gate in the East River really was daunting. Today, Hell Gate in the East River.

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The famous “Doll Test” and understanding racial identity

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Posted on September 28, 2022 · The "Doll Test" was a psychological study conducted to test the racial perceptions of young children that proved to be crucial for understanding segregation's effect on black children.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2335: Life in a Seaport

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Posted on September 25, 2022 · Episode: 2335 Houston’s great port: the engine behind a city. Today, life in a seaport town.

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