Adventures in Research: The First Lithographer
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Uncover the serendipitous story of how a struggling actor's quest for theatrical success led to a groundbreaking discovery in printing on the latest episode of the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon. Host Adam Graham takes you back to 18th-century Munich, where Alois Senefelder's failure on stage propels him towards becoming the world's first lithographer. Tune in for a tale of determination, ingenuity, and the unforeseen paths to achievement from Adventures in Research. Original Air Date: February 2, 1954 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-old-time-radio-snack-wagon--5919985/support.
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