What's up with two shades of blue...
What's up with two shades of blue?

Roz's Random Ramblings: Language, History, and Other Adventu... by Roz Hirch

Episode notes

This episode takes a crack at answering 2 questions: How did cobalt blue get its name? and What makes Prussian blue special? Both answers do deep dives into history to uncover tales of scientific exploration, industry, art, and intrigue. Flecked with the usual fun facts and asides, enjoy an entertaining and educational look at two shades of the color blue.

Keywords
HistoryProto-Indo-EuropeanLanguageArtAncient EgyptScienceColorChemistryGermanyPoison