The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories Behind Everyday Household Objects, From Pillows to Forks

The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories Behind Everyday Household Objects, From Pillows to Forks

by Azzarito, Amy

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This captivating collection reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects and furnishings. With tales form the kitchen, the bedroom, and every room in between, find out:

  • How napkins got their start as lumps of dough in ancient Greece
  • Why forks were seen as immoral and unhygienic tools of the devil
  • How Plato devised one of the earliest alarm clocks using stones and water
  • Why a French king's obsession with oranges led to the popularization of glass windows
  • And so much more!
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