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Books that take an everyday object and do a deep dive into its history

Science

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Throw a Rope Around the Moon

Jul 17, 2025

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6 min read

Throw a Rope Around the Moon

A life long sailor dives deep into the history of rope and explores how central it has been to human progress.

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World History

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The Only Thing in the World That Lasts

Feb 27, 2025

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6 min read

The Only Thing in the World That Lasts

Prolific author Simon Winchester takes us through the story of land

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Steve's Book Stuff

Anthologies

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North, South, East and West

Nov 29, 2024

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5 min read

North, South, East and West

Ruminations on the meanings and importance of the cardinal directions

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Steve's Book Stuff

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