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Feb 2020
39m 56s

The Great Flood of Paris Pt. 2

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During the last week of January 1910, the citizens of Paris fought to survive a deluge of freezing water and raw sewage that covered their city. Police and fire departments were stretched to their limits rescuing trapped and injured citizens.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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