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Decoder Ring | How Books About Things That Changed the World… Changed the World

Slow Burn

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Navigating Change: The Impact of Longitude and Cod

This chapter explores the historical challenges of navigation during the Age of Sail and highlights John Harrison's invention of the marine chronometer, which revolutionized maritime exploration. It also discusses the influence of Deva Sobel's book 'Longitude' and its unexpected popularity in reshaping the narrative around navigation. Furthermore, the chapter delves into the cultural significance of cod and the emergence of 'Thing biographies' that examine the impact of everyday commodities on global history.

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