The Golden Thread (Omnibus)

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The Golden Thread by Kassia St Clair (Omnibus)

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The Golden Thread

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The story of how fabrics have changed and shaped the world we live in.

Uncovering the fascinating stories of how fabrics have shaped the world we live in. Read by Francesca Dymond.

All cloth begins with a twist.

Kassia St Clair uncovers the fascinating stories of how fabrics have shaped the world we live in.  

From the secret power of the linens covering the bodies of Egyptian pharaohs to the lab-blended materials that allow us to travel further and faster than ever before.

Abridged in five parts by Laurence Wareing.

Read by Francesca Dymond

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2018.

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