Emily Graslie's Art Lab: Cicada Mania
In this episode, host Emily Graslie travels to Indiana to see one of the greatest natural phenomena on the planet: the emergence of the 17-year Brood X Cicadas. Along the way, she learns some surprising things about cicadas' long history as art influencers. Part of the "Emily Graslie's Art Lab" series.
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Runtime: 12 minutes 40 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Biographies, Science
- Subtopic: Arts, Biography, Insects
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: Emily Graslie
- Series: Emily Graslie's Art Lab
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