{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#104 - They Starved Protecting Seeds: WWII's Unknown Heroes","description":"What would you sacrifice to protect the future of the world's food supply? In war-torn Leningrad, a group of unsung heroes faced this very question. As Hitler's forces closed in and starvation set in, these brave scientists guarded a forbidden garden\u2014the world's first seed bank. Discover the untold story of their harrowing struggle and ultimate sacrifice in this interview with Simon Parkin, author of &quot;The Forbidden Garden.&quot; Links:  &quot;The Forbidden Garden&quot; Book: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4asp8rS Simon Parkin Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.simonparkin.com\/ Watch on YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/tHozmV0R6s4  _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Find my book reviews on ViewsOnBooks.com. ","author_name":"Books &amp; Looks","author_url":"https:\/\/booksandlookspodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34933345\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/f0b931\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/183631720"}