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The Eclipse that Killed a King

Apr 02, 202420 minEp. 4
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Rama IV of Siam (from the “King and I” musical) used an eclipse to save his kingdom from greedy colonial powers. But it cost him his own life in the end.

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The Eclipse that Killed a King | The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean - Listen or read transcript on Metacast