Podcast: De-westernizing the history of science - with Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh

Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh uncovers forgotten contributions and stories from around the world, challenging the narrow view of who makes science.

Listen time: 29:37
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When we think of the biggest historical figures in science, names like Isaac Newton and Michael Faraday tend to come to mind. But the discoveries made by these individuals could never have happened without the contributions of countless others around the world, whose names and stories are often left out of the picture.  

Former Royal Institution Freer Fellow Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh spoke at the Ri to shed light on some of these untold stories, and to help us adopt a more global understanding of the history of science.  

This talk was recorded in the Theatre at the Royal Institution on Monday 14 May 2024 

Producer: Lia Hale 
Music: Joseph Sandy