Cicadapalooza
The\xa0cicadas are back for some fun in the sun, and this time, they\u2019re louder than ever! For the first time since 1803, Broods XIII and XIX will be emerging at the same time, covering the American South and Midwest with trillions of\xa0cicadas. As Smithsonian entomologist Floyd Shockley readies his nets for the biggest bug invasion in centuries, we look back at the emergence of Brood X in 2021, and explore how\xa0cicadas have captivated our human ancestors for millennia.
\n\nGuests:
\n\nFloyd Shockley, entomologist at the Smithsonian\u2019s National Museum of Natural History
\n\nGao Hong, professional pipa player, composer, and educator
\n\nJim Deutsch, curator at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
\n\nJan Stuart, Melvin R. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art at the Smithsonian\u2019s National Museum of Asian Art