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Long before the days of fastfashion and chain restaurants, humans were busy hunting down whales and nearly wiping them out... The efficiency of 20thcentury whaling had a devastating impact. Join host Shane CampbellStaton as he visits Paleontologist Nick Pyenson at Smithsonian's Whale Warehouse to uncover the history of whaling and its impact on our oceans.

Human Footprint is a show that delves into the impact of humans on the planet. Join Shane as he travels from farms to restaurants, from hightech labs to street markets, and from forests to cities to uncover the consequences of our unique history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?

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