Hello!  This week's episode is about some colors that were highly symbolic in the Roman Empire (and elsewhere), we're taking a splash around the science behind white and purple pigments.  

Dr. Dimos is blinded by the white but not so much that he can't provide some cool fun facts about white pigment.  Find out about why Romans wore white togas when running for office and the very messy way lead white paint used to be made. 

Dr. Lex has a royally good time talking all about purple dyes and trying to explain about methyl groups. Find out how a scientists looking for synthetic quinine discovered a popular purple dye and how a dog discovered that snails may be good for making pigments.

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