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The History of the End of the World

Peter Sobol explores cultural beliefs concerning the end of the world.

Aired 02/28/2013 | Rating TV-G

University Place

The History of the End of the World

Special | 51m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

Peter Sobol explores cultural beliefs concerning the end of the world.

Peter Sobol, Historian of Science, joins University Place Presents host Norman Gilliland to discuss the different cultures’ beliefs pertaining to the end of the world. Sobol presents a history beginning with the Egyptians and continuing to present day.

Aired 02/28/2013 | Rating TV-G

University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

University Place

The History of the End of the World

Special | 51m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

Peter Sobol, Historian of Science, joins University Place Presents host Norman Gilliland to discuss the different cultures’ beliefs pertaining to the end of the world. Sobol presents a history beginning with the Egyptians and continuing to present day.

Aired 02/28/2013 | Rating TV-G

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