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Charles C. Mann

History

Native Intelligence

The true story of the first Thanksgiving.

Charles C. Mann Smithsonian Dec 2005 30min Permalink

History Science World

Can Planet Earth Feed 10 Billion People?

Humanity has 30 years to find out.

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Adapted from The Wizard and the Prophet

Charles C. Mann The Atlantic Jan 2018 25min Permalink

History

1491

The Western Hemisphere before Columbus.

Charles C. Mann The Atlantic Mar 2002 40min Permalink

Science

How the Potato Changed the World

A short but comprehensive history of solanum tuberosa.

Charles C. Mann Smithsonian Nov 2011 Permalink

Science

State of the Species

The future of homo sapiens.

Charles C. Mann Orion Oct 2012 35min Permalink

Tech

The Coming Death Shortage

Many experts believe it’s inevitable that in the coming decades, humans will figure out how to live considerably longer lives. It might not be a good thing.

Charles C. Mann The Atlantic May 2005 20min Permalink