

Chatter: Fabric, Dyes, Glamour, and International Affairs, with Virginia Postrel
Apr 18, 2024
Author and speaker Virginia Postrel discusses the history and impact of fabric-making, dyes, and textile trade. Topics include the value of purple in the Roman Empire, China's silk espionage, Spain's red dye monopoly, modern sneaker culture, and glamour in politics and fashion.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Global Interplay of Fabrics, Dyes, and Espionage
02:16 • 3min
Exploring the Complexity of Economic Value
04:57 • 4min
The Complexity of Fabric and Dye in History
09:19 • 27min
Textile Merchants and the Evolution of Finance
36:08 • 9min
Historical Use of Silk as Currency and online personal data protection
44:45 • 5min
The Evolution of Sneaker Culture
49:58 • 29min
Exploring Glamour in Fiction and Politics
01:19:01 • 15min
Enthralling Audiobook Narration Appreciation
01:34:10 • 2min