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Construction and the World’s first recorded labour strike
Buried within the history of ancient Egypt is a lesser-known, yet profoundly important milestone - the first recorded labour strike in human history. Far from a modern invention, organised worker...
Read moreDid our ancient builders use cow’s blood and beer as mortar additives?
In the long and varied history of construction, few details are as surprising - or as intriguing - as the unusual substances added to building materials. Among the most enduring legends are claims...
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Why builders turned to astrology in the Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, the science of construction often shared a surprising partnership with the stars. While today’s builders rely on lasers and structural modelling software, their medieval...
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