Ira Flatow

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1,299 appearances 24 recordings 2 series first heard Apr 2026 last heard 15 Sep

Ira Flatow’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.

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Recordings per month over the last 12 months — 24 in all, peaking in Jun 2026 with 6.

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I want to tell you about this. voice-verified

I was visiting the ancient ruins of Toprom next to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. voice-verified

And a tour guide knew that I was a science guy. voice-verified

He drew me away to show me something outstanding and astounding. voice-verified

A picture of what certainly looked like a stegosaurus etched into the 12th century temple. voice-verified

I mean, is it possible? voice-verified

I mean, this really does look like a stegosaurus, that there were ancient archaeologists and that knowledge was lost? voice-verified

You know, that brings me to the point that we think about technology as being a modern concept. voice-verified

Perhaps we need to reframe our view on this. voice-verified

What do you think? voice-verified

So what's your big takeaway in writing this book? voice-verified

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Well, Sam, as somebody who loves history, I really love this book. voice-verified

Thank you for taking time to be with us today. voice-verified

me. voice-verified

Sam Kean is the author of The Museum of Lost Things. voice-verified

Check it out. voice-verified

This episode was produced by Kathleen Davis. voice-verified

And if you've got a favorite lost thing you want to tell us about, give us a call. voice-verified

877-4-SciFry. voice-verified

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