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    Curiosity WeeklyAncient Cities Can Help Us Plan Modern Cities (w/ Monica L. Smith) and Where Light Goes
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    Ancient Cities Can Help Us Plan Modern Cities (w/ Monica L. Smith) and Where Light Goes

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    Learn about how studying ancient cities can help us plan modern cities from author Monica L. Smith, an archaeologist and professor in the department of anthropology at UCLA. Plus, learn what happens to light when you turn off the light switch.

    Get your copy of “Cities: The First 6,000 Years” on Amazon: https://amazon.com

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    © Warner Bros. DiscoveryLength 8 min2 June 2019ScienceFactsEducationalCultureUSAEpisodic

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    Learn about how studying ancient cities can help us plan modern cities from author Monica L. Smith, an archaeologist and professor in the department of anthropology at UCLA. Plus, learn what happens to light when you turn off the light switch.

    Get your copy of “Cities: The First 6,000 Years” on Amazon: https://amazon.com

    Additional resources from Monica L. Smith:

    “Cities: The First 6,000 Years” — https://amazon.comUCLA Faculty Profile (Anthropology) — https://anthro.ucla.edu/faculty/monica-l-smithUCLA Faculty Profile (Archaeology) — https://ioa.ucla.edu/people/monica-l-smithResearch from Monica L. Smith — https://ucla.academia.edu/MonicaLSmithOther resources discussed:

    Light Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission | The Physics Classroom — https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/light/Lesson-2/Light-Absorption,-Reflection,-and-TransmissionWhen You Turn Off A Light, Where Does The Light Go? | Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillianscudder/2017/02/19/when-you-turn-off-a-light-where-does-the-light-go/#678694f7556cIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom

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