“Of the world’s camels, 90% are dromedaries…”So begins today’s story from Dr. Matthew Herbst.For further reading:The Camel and the Wheel by Richard W. Bulliet (Columbia University Press, 1990)

“Of the world’s camels, 90% are dromedaries…” So begins today’s story from Dr. Matthew Herbst. For further reading: The Camel and the Wheel by Richard W. Bulliet (Columbia University Press, 1990)

Connecting Distant Cities: Camels as Transportation

90 Second Narratives is a podcast featuring engaging true stories told by trained historians. Each episode includes a short story interwoven with expert analysis of the story’s historical significance. The concise length and storytelling format of the episodes make history accessible, dynamic, and entertaining. The subjects of the stories are diverse—spanning the globe and ranging from the pre-historic to the modern age. While individual stories stand alone, the episodes in each season are linked thematically and combine to offer comparative perspectives that illuminate connections from across the human experience. Every episode also includes recommendations for further reading. 90 Second Narratives provides a novel way to hear historians share the wonders of the past in their own voices.

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