The Golden ThreadIn The Golden Thread, Kassia St Clair illuminates the captivating history of fabric, weaving it into the broader tapestry of human civilisation. From the discovery of ancient threads in a Georgian cave that date back 30,000 years, to the intricate linen wrappings found on Tutankhamun's mummy, this book unravels the threads that have shaped our world. Through tales of the Silk Roads that connected continents, the woollen sails that enabled Viking