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History through the eyes of a chicken - Chris A. Kniesly

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The Ancient Egyptian king Thutmose III described the chicken as a marvelous foreign bird that “gives birth daily.” Romans brought them on their military campaigns to foretell the success of future battles. Today, this bird occupies a much less honorable position – on dinner plates. Chris Kniesly explains the evolving role of chickens throughout history.

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Sometimes major world events can lead to other, seemingly unrelated, events. What is the connection between British imperialism in China (The Opium Wars) and Charles Darwin’s development of the Theory of Evolution?

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Chris A. Kniesly
  • Director Mark Phillips
  • Narrator Addison Anderson
  • Sound Designer Sam Bair
  • Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
  • Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Fact-Checker Francisco Diez

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