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ancient optics
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The Surprising Origins of Glasses: When Were They Invented?
What makes the story of glasses so compelling is how deeply intertwined it is with broader cultural shifts. The rise of literacy in medieval Europe created...
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The Surprising Origins of Spectacles: When Were They Invented?
Archaeologists and historians have long debated whether the Romans, Greeks, or Chinese were the first to harness the power of lenses. Yet the most compelling...
