Books that take an everyday object and do a deep dive into its history
Science
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Jul 17, 2025
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6 min read
A life long sailor dives deep into the history of rope and explores how central it has been to human progress.
World History
Feb 27, 2025
Prolific author Simon Winchester takes us through the story of land
Anthologies
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Nov 29, 2024
5 min read
Ruminations on the meanings and importance of the cardinal directions