From ancient beads and Roman windows to Venetian mirrors, telescopes, microscopes, skyscrapers and smartphone screens, The History of Glass traces the remarkable story of one of humanity's most versatile materials. What began as sand transformed by fire became a luxury object, a tool of science, a symbol of wealth and eventually a quiet foundation of modern life. This episode explores how glass changed homes, cities, laboratories, communication and the way we see the world itself.

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