SCOUT· 63%1h 35m·2026-03-09·ScienceIn the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex -- Part 1
Whaling, it turns out, is not an easy endeavor. One ship found out the very hard way just how deadly the practice can be, covered here by Wes in part 1 of this new series by Tooth & Claw. Watch here: https://youtu.be/hyV6evjgHiI ~~ Remi: Go to https://shopremi.com/TOOTH and use code TOOTH at checkout for 50% off your…
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