We're In a Basement

47 – Intellectual Theft – Einstein’s Brain


About the Episode

Albert Einstein. One of the most respected and influential physicists of all time. But we all knew that already.

This week, Sierra plays a trick on Colin while spinning a grand tale of theft and tomfoolery. Join us as we discuss planetary transits, bad research, and play Sierra’s favorite game, Guess That Body Part!

Photos from the Episode

  • Albert Einstein

    Albert Einstein

  • Einstein playing the violin

    Einstein playing the violin

  • Einstein in a coffin, being loaded into a hearse

    Einstein in a coffin, being loaded into a hearse

  • Thomas Harvey doing an interview after conducting Einstein's autopsy

    Thomas Harvey doing an interview after conducting Einstein's autopsy

  • Harvey with Einstein's brain (picture taken in 1994)

    Harvey with Einstein's brain (picture taken in 1994)

  • Einstein's whole brain, probably after being stolen

    Einstein's whole brain, probably after being stolen

Subjects Covered

Albert Einstein • Physicist • Einstein playing the violin • Einstein as a Musician • neuroscience • brain research • einstein's brain • neurology • famous deaths • thomas harvey • brain theft • Theft of Albert Einstein's Brain • The White Stripes • Michael Paterniti • Jack White •

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