What happens when a political leader refuses to die? From radical science to public devotion, this episode examines the preservation of Vladimir Lenin’s body and the unsettling legacy it created.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42172445
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368. MYSTERY: Vladimir Lenin Lives On