Who was Alexander von Humboldt? - George Mehler
Mar 26, 2026•6 min
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Have you heard of Alexander von Humboldt? Not likely. The geologist turned South American explorer was a bit of an 18th century super scientist, traveling over 24,000 miles to understand the relationship between nature and habitat. George Mehler details Humboldt's major accomplishments and why we should care about them today.
Lesson by George Mehler, animation by Flaming Medusa Studios Inc.
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