Have you ever wondered how so many ancient societies appeared to develop in very similar ways, all the while being entirely unrelated to one another? Today we will examine the relationship between man and technology, beginning with one of the earliest known pieces of knowledge that truly reshaped humanity.
In a cornucopia of ancient societies, evidence of the use of primitive magnets, known as lodestones, has been found. The question becomes, as time passes, more discoveries appear to suggest these early cultures were using these magnets for extremely advanced purposes, including navigation, as well as to move much larger objects.
We will take a magnificently deep dive into the Old World ties between magnets, electricity and the growth of modern society.