Hosted by Dr. Karen Bellinger, the Working Over Time podcast examines society through the lens of work, over time and across cultures. Being human is a curious gig! Produced by LittleFire, Past Preservers, and Karen Bellinger. Visit our website at www.workingovertimepodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @WorkingOTSeries.
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Saturday Jan 30, 2021
"From Reeds to Regulators" - 18th-20thc Deep Sea Divers
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Today, we’re going to swim with some of the earliest and most intrepid explorers the world has ever known. We're talking about the brave souls who plunged to the ocean floors, beginning thousands of years ago, as free divers, collecting sponges, pearls, and the stuff to make princely dyes which could be found nowhere else on the planet. The human desire to reach the deep has never waned, but fortunately, the technology to make underwater activities easier and safer has evolved to the point that today, pretty much anyone can acquire the skills to do it, whether for work or pleasure. So take a deep breath, and join Dr. Karen Bellinger in following maritime archaeologist Ziad Morsy down this long, watery path of discovery. (recorded over zoom)
Music by rozen
Follow today's guest on social media: @ziad_morsy
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