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Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth try Edwardian life for a year. The team get to grips with the revolutionary technologies of the age. Peter embarks on building a trout farm and populating it by using revolutionary fish-breeding techniques that were new to Devon's Edwardian farmers. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 📺

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Title
How The Edwardians Were "Playing God With Fish"
Category
Society
Runtime
59 minutes
Language
English

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