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Agriculture through the Ages: From Silk to Supermarkets
From the Series Technology through the Ages
"For of all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better becomes a well-bred [person] than agriculture."—Marcus Tullius Cicero,… Read More →
Ancient Agricultural Technology: From Sickles to Plows
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know . . . • Ancient Romans invented a machine to harvest grain? • Farmers in ancient China destroyed the pests that harmed crops by bringing in their natural predators? • The… Read More →
Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities
Imagine looking out from your 18th floor apartment in the middle of the city and seeing trees right in front of you. In an effort to stem climate change, reduce pollution, combat heat, and… Read More →
Technology through the Ages — Hardcover Set
From the Series Technology through the Ages
Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for… Read More →