Accidental Discoveries: Art History - Atlas Obscura Experiences

Accidental Discoveries: Art History

1 hour
$7 per device
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What We’ll Do

Accidental Discoveries is a series of talks revealing accidents that led to major discoveries in a different field each week, including astronomy, math, biology, and more!


The history of science is riddled with stories of accidental discoveries. Join your host, Kelly Reidy, as she leads you down a rabbit hole of missed targets and unexpected consequences.


The history of the world is riddled with stories of accidental discoveries. Join your host, Kelly Reidy, as she takes you down a rabbit hole of missed targets and unexpected consequences. Get inspired to go with the flow as you learn about the characters and circumstances surrounding these discoveries, as well as the science behind each!


Will the journey end in a Nobel Prize or a melted chocolate bar? Tune in to find out!

Where We’ll Be

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About Your Host
Dr. Kelly Reidy
Dr. Kelly Reidy

Dr. Kelly Reidy is a storyteller, performer, and rogue scientist based in New York City. She is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Math & Science at Pratt Institute and has traveled the world as a creative consultant with Museum Hack. In her spare time, she writes and performs small songs about, among other things, love and mathematics. Find her on IG and Twitter: @drunkascheese!

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