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The Lisbon Earthquake of 1755: Faith, Science, and Rebuilding
In 1755, Lisbon was the glittering capital of a global empire—then the ground shook. Over the course of a single morning, a massive earthquake, a tsunami, and a firestorm reduced much of the city to rubble and killed tens of thousands. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the disaster that shattered Portugal's confidence, sparked a theological crisis across Europe, and gave rise to the modern science of seismology. They follow the Marquis of Pombal's astonishingly modern relief and rebuilding effort—including the world's first coordinated disaster response, the…
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