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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Linen was a vital part of ancient Egyptian life — and death.
Chapter 3: Silk was a mainstay of ancient Chinese culture, and chiefly associated with women.
Chapter 4: The remarkable success of Viking ships was mainly thanks to wool.
Chapter 5: The human body needs the right garments for protection in extreme cold.
Chapter 6: Synthetic fabrics were both popular and perilous innovations.
Chapter 7: Walking on the moon required special clothing and inventive help from a women’s underwear company.
Chapter 8: Cutting-edge sportswear conferred huge boosts to athletes — but not always fairly so.
Description
Textiles are woven into every part of human history. Our continual reinvention of cloth is a testament to the irrepressibility of human ingenuity. The Golden Thread (2018) surveys the role of fabrics in numerous epochs and cultures, making it clear that fabric has always been more than simply clothing – it is an ever-evolving vehicle for human ingenuity and achievement.
Who Should Listen
- Lovers of fabric and textiles
- History buffs
- Fashionistas looking for inspiration