A Million Years in a Day
A Curious History of Everyday Life from the Stone Age to the Phone Age
What's it about
Ever wonder how your morning routine connects you to a million years of human history? Uncover the surprising, and often hilarious, origins of your everyday habits—from brushing your teeth and drinking coffee to scrolling through your phone. This isn't just history; it's your history. You'll discover the secret stories hidden in the most mundane objects and actions. Learn why we sleep in beds, how forks revolutionized dining, and what ancient Romans used for toilet paper. Journey from the Stone Age to the Phone Age to see how innovation, accident, and pure weirdness shaped the life you live today.
Meet the author
Greg Jenner is the Historical Consultant to the BBC's Emmy and BAFTA award-winning series Horrible Histories, bringing his deep expertise in public history to millions of viewers. This unique role, combined with his work as a broadcaster and host of the hit podcast You're Dead To Me, allows him to unearth the surprising and fascinating stories hidden within our daily routines. His passion lies in making the past accessible and entertaining, revealing how millennia of human ingenuity have shaped the objects and habits we now take for granted.
What's it about
Ever wonder how your morning routine connects you to a million years of human history? Uncover the surprising, and often hilarious, origins of your everyday habits—from brushing your teeth and drinking coffee to scrolling through your phone. This isn't just history; it's your history. You'll discover the secret stories hidden in the most mundane objects and actions. Learn why we sleep in beds, how forks revolutionized dining, and what ancient Romans used for toilet paper. Journey from the Stone Age to the Phone Age to see how innovation, accident, and pure weirdness shaped the life you live today.
Meet the author
Greg Jenner is the Historical Consultant to the BBC's Emmy and BAFTA award-winning series Horrible Histories, bringing his deep expertise in public history to millions of viewers. This unique role, combined with his work as a broadcaster and host of the hit podcast You're Dead To Me, allows him to unearth the surprising and fascinating stories hidden within our daily routines. His passion lies in making the past accessible and entertaining, revealing how millennia of human ingenuity have shaped the objects and habits we now take for granted.
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