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Cleanliness Through Time - Uncovering Soap's Ancient Origins

Cleanliness Through Time - Uncovering Soap's Ancient Origins

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 "Soap" is a captivating deep dive into soap's remarkable history throughout ancient civilization. Host Julia Cartwright, with her signature warmth and humor, takes listeners on a journey from soap's accidental discovery in Mesopotamia to its refinement in ancient Egypt, Rome, and beyond. She explores the fascinating chemistry behind early soap-making techniques, revealing how different cultures independently developed similar cleansing substances using local materials. Through Julia's engaging storytelling, this episode transforms soap from an everyday object into a profound symbol of human ingenuity that helped shape civilization itself. For more engaging podcasts that blend education with entertainment, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ – where fascinating stories about everyday objects come to life!

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.