Aired: Feb 16, 2023During a severe heat wave in 1858, the usually tranquil River Thames transfor...
The Great Stink of 1858
In the 1800s, gallons of raw sewage were being dumped into the River Thames each year. An unusually hot summer in 1858 produced a massive odor that Dr. Xand Van Tulleken investigates as part of his examination of "The Great Stink."
