The Sensational Past

This audiobook explores the fascinating history of human perception over the past 300 years, highlighting how perceptions and uses of the senses have evolved and sometimes been remarkably different from today. Carolyn Purnell delves into past practices related to sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch, revealing how perceptions shaped actions and beliefs in the 18th century. The narration offers an engaging look at how our understanding of the senses has been influenced by historical attitudes and innovations, many of which still impact us today.