# Past Scent (and Other Senses)

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Podcast: [The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-past-and-the-curious-a-history-podcast-for-kids-and-families-743179)
Published: 2026-04-30T08:06:00+00:00
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## Resource

How did an extinct flower not seen since 1881 wind up being the subject of a modern day project to recreate a scent from the past? It was a long path from Dr. Charles Short in the 1860s to Dr. Christina Agapakis in the 2010s. And it's a cool story!

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