It is soft, common, and something most people wear almost every day. Yet behind this humble fabric lies one of the most dramatic stories in human history. 

Cotton connected ancient civilizations, built global trade networks, fueled the Industrial Revolution, enriched empires, and helped sustain slavery. 

Few plants have had a greater impact on the modern world. From fields in India and Peru to factories in Britain and plantations in America, cotton changed everything it touched. 

Learn more about the remarkable history of cotton on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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