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It's Lit!•Season 2•Episode 9

The Fiery History of Banned Books

Sep 21, 20206 min
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Since at least 213 BCE, book burnings have been a reaction to the power of the written word. When roasting paper in a giant circle went out of style (at least in the intellectual sphere), the governments would take it upon itself to ban books.

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Episode Summary

"The Fiery History of Banned Books" is episode 9 of It's Lit! season 2. It aired on September 21, 2020.

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