Threads Through Time

Indus Valley — Cotton, Seals, and the Forgotten Cities


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Long before Greece, vast cities flourished along the Indus River with grid-planned streets, indoor plumbing, and bustling markets. They left no decipherable texts, but their story survives in cotton threads, beads, and carved seals. In this episode, we explore the world’s first woven cotton, the lavish jewelry of everyday life, and the enigmatic figure known as the Priest-King. What can a civilization without kings or monuments teach us about identity, adornment, and the clothes we wear today?

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Threads Through TimeBy George Curry