The Surprising History of the Plow

August 19
15 mins

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Episode Description

For most of human history, growing food depended on one deceptively simple piece of technology.

Over thousands of years, it evolved from little more than a sharpened stick into a machine that could transform entire landscapes, open new regions to farming, and support much larger populations.

Its development helped shape settlement patterns, economies, and even the rise of civilizations.

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


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