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Rain

9 min read 11 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A natural and cultural history of rain, exploring how this life-giving force has shaped human civilization, our myths, wars, and sense of self.

You’ll learn

  • Rain's role in shaping human history
  • The science behind the hydrologic cycle
  • The hubris of rainmaking and cloud seeding
  • How climate change is rewriting the rules of rain