This week Rob and Jairen go way back. Maybe not as far back as they've been before, or as far back as they may go later, but still pretty far back. They look at the origins of the thing that keeps you dry in the rain, and shades you from the sun. No, it's not a hat or a jacket. Imagine something greater that cannot be worn. Get ready for the story of the umbrella! Prepare your ear holes because there is a heavy chance of knowledge showers with a westerly breeze of nonsense. Have any concerns or suggestions? Email [email protected]

Sources:

https://www.onthisday.com/date/1797/october

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Camperdown

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gardner_Wilkinson#Childhood_and_education

http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/wilkinson.htm

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbrella