The twisted history of rope
Rope weaves together the fascinating story of one of humanity’s oldest inventions — a simple twist of fibres that literally held the world together. From hauling stones for the pyramids to anchoring ships on daring voyages, rope has been the silent hero behind some of history’s greatest achievements. GUEST Tim Queeney, Author, “Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibres Became the Backbone of Civilisation". PRODUCER: Ali Benton
Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Rope weaves together the fascinating story of one of humanity’s oldest inventions — a simple twist of fibres that literally held the world together. From hauling stones for the pyramids to anchoring ships on daring voyages, rope has been the silent hero behind some of history’s greatest achievements.
- GUEST Tim Queeney, Author, “Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibres Became the Backbone of Civilisation".
- PRODUCER: Ali Benton