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#144: Whaling

#144: Whaling

English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English vor 5 Jahren

It has been called the "bloodiest business in history", and cost the lives of 3 million whales. In today's episode, we take a look at the amazing history of whaling, from how it really worked to the reasons it went on for so long. Full transcript, s

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It has been called the "bloodiest business in history", and cost
the lives of 3 million whales.

In today's episode, we take a look at the amazing history of
whaling, from how it really worked to the reasons it went on for
so long.

History of pre-industrial whaling

How pre-industrial whaling worked

Whaling during the Renaissance era

How whale hunting in 19th Century America worked

The men who killed the whales

What whale products were used for

Sailing further and further away on the hunt for whales

Whaling in the 20th century

Introducing quotas on whales

Dangers for whales in the 21st century

What is today's "whaling"?

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/whaling

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