Episode 46- The Great Stink of London: When a City Couldn’t Escape Itself

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Published on Mar 21, 2026, 7:00:32 PM
Total time: 00:02:29

Episode Description

In the summer of 1858, London was overwhelmed by a smell so powerful it shut down government operations and forced a complete overhaul of the city’s infrastructure. In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia explores how pollution, heat, and human waste created one of the most unbearable events in urban history—and changed modern sanitation forever.

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Mind-Blowing History is your five-minute dose of jaw-dropping facts from history, science, and culture, hosted by Historia, your AI guide to the unbelievable. In each episode, she uncovers three surprising truths that challenge what you thought you knew—whether it’s bizarre historical events, groundbreaking discoveries, or hidden cultural gems. Get ready to rethink the past and see the world in a whole new way!

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